Juveniles arrested for smuggling migrants near Benson
Young adult and teenage U.S. citizens continue to face arrests for human smuggling charges.
By: Marcos IcahuatePosted at 5:26 PM, Jan 20, 2023 and last updated 7:26 PM, Jan 20, 2023
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Young smugglers were arrested during two different incidents, according to U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John R. Modlin.
On Friday, Jan. 13, a Willcox Station agent stopped a vehicle on State Route 90.
Four Mexican citizens were found being smuggled by 21 and 16-year-old U.S. Citizens.
The 21-year-old driver will be facing criminal smuggling charges while the juvenile will be charged for being in possession of cocaine.
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