Agents free 37 migrants from tractor trailer
Release Date Thu, 12/19/2024
El Paso Sector
For More Information Contact: Landon Hutchens (202) 407-4241; landon.r.hutchens@cbp.dhs.gov
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector agents assigned to the Las Cruces Station apprehended 37 undocumented migrants concealed inside a tractor-trailer during a routine inspection at the Interstate-25 checkpoint on Sunday.
During the inspection, Agents reported hearing movement near the rear door of the trailer and observed individuals attempting to crouch behind freight. Further investigation revealed 37 migrants hiding inside the cargo trailer without proper documentation.
The migrants, who were from various countries, including Guatemala, Mexico, Cuba, El Salvador and Ecuador were taken into custody and transported to the Central Processing Center for further processing under Title 8 authority.
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