Thread: Border Patrol finds 78 illegal immigrants in refrigerated trailer on I-35

On and on it goes....
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Group was found to be in good health

By Keith Dunlap
Posted: 4:53 PM, August 11, 2018
Updated: 4:53 PM, August 11, 2018



LAREDO, Texas - Laredo Border Patrol agents on Saturday found 78 illegal immigrants inside a locked refrigerated tractor-trailer along Interstate 35.

The 78 illegal immigrants were found in good health and identified as being from the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Brazil, Ecuador, India and the Dominican Republic.

The driver and passenger, both United States citizens, were arrested and the tractor-trailer was seized by Border Patrol. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the lead investigative agency in this case.

“These criminal organizations continue to use tractor-trailers and view these individuals as mere commodities without regard for their safety," said Laredo Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Jason D. Owens. "The blatant disregard for human life will not be tolerated. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to disrupt and dismantle these organizations and prosecute those responsible.”

After being encountered at the checkpoint on I-35 north of Laredo, the driver and passenger of the trailer were questioned regarding their immigration status and referred to secondary screening after a Border Patrol canine alerted agents to the presence of concealed humans and/or narcotics.

Agents instructed the driver to go to secondary inspection, but the truck failed to stop and continued north on I-35. An agent attempted a vehicle stop and the tractor-trailer came to a stop near mile maker 30 on I-35.

To report suspicious activity such as alien and/or drug smuggling, download the “USBP Laredo Sector” app or contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll-free at 1-800-343-1994.

https://www.ksat.com/news/border-pat...iler-on-i-35-1

Originally Posted by Jean

“These criminal organizations continue to use tractor-trailers and view these individuals as mere commodities without regard for their safety," said Laredo Sector Acting Chief Patrol Agent Jason D. Owens. "The blatant disregard for human life will not be tolerated. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to disrupt and dismantle these organizations and prosecute those responsible.”

Once again Border Control appears their major concern is for the safety of the illegals, never a mention of the concern for what they are doing to this country.

Unless these people were marched into the truck at gunpoint, this was their choice, and I have no sympathy.

this was on befor

This is the incident that Trump was thanking Border Control for saving the lives of.

Trump failed to mention---this needs to Stop---This must be Stopped

The message being sent is ---we will rescue you.

Originally Posted by southBronx

this was on befor

Yes, I remember commenting on another thread about this story. However, it's not a duplicate article because I remember the other story commenting on the actual temperature inside the trailer.