Thread: 4 Illegal immigrants Found in Car Trunks

4 Illegal immigrants Found in Car Trunks

Updated: Tuesday, 14 Jun 2011, 8:30 PM MST
Published : Tuesday, 14 Jun 2011, 8:30 PM MST

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) — Border agents working in southeastern Arizona have found four illegal immigrants hiding in the trunks of vehicles in two separate incidents.

Agents assigned to the Nogales Station on Monday were alerted by a canine team about a suspicious vehicle.

The Border Patrol says agents conducted an X-ray scan of the vehicle and discovered two women from Mexico inside.

In a separate incident Monday, agents assigned to the Willcox Station referred a vehicle for a secondary inspection.

Agents opened the vehicle's trunk and discovered two men from Mexico.

Authorities say the men were provided necessary medical attention and were processed.

The identities of vehicles' drivers haven't been released but authorities say they'll be facing human smuggling charges.

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C.B.P. News Release

Ariz. Border Patrol Agents Apprehend Four Illegal Aliens

(Tuesday, June 14, 2011)

Tucson, Ariz. – In two separate smuggling attempts yesterday, Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to highway checkpoints apprehended four illegal aliens hiding in the trunks of vehicles.

Early yesterday, a Nogales Station canine team alerted to a vehicle at the Interstate 19 Checkpoint and it was referred for a secondary inspection. Subsequently, agents conducted an X-ray scan of the vehicle which indicated an anomaly inside the trunk. Further inspection led to the discovery of two Mexican female illegal aliens hiding in the trunk. One of the females appeared to be in distress and the Tubac Fire Department was contacted. All occupants were provided necessary medical attention and were cleared for transport to the Nogales Station for processing. The driver, a U.S. citizen, is being prosecuted on alien smuggling charges.

Also yesterday, Willcox Station Border Patrol agents working at the State Highway 90 Checkpoint referred a vehicle for a secondary inspection after a canine team alerted to the vehicle. Subsequently, agents opened the trunk and discovered two Mexican male illegal aliens hiding inside. Upon further inspection of the trunk, agents discovered there was no release mechanism or other means of emergency escape. The subjects stated they were inside the trunk approximately one hour without water. All occupants were provided the necessary medical attention and cleared for transport to the Willcox Station for processing. The driver faces federal prosecution for alien smuggling.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Contacts For This News Release
Tucson Sector
CBP Public Affairs
Phone: (520) 748-3210

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