Thread: Smuggler's Stolen Water Truck Had 49 People Inside

Officials: Smuggler's Stolen Water Truck Had 49 People Inside
Authorities: Vehicle Detected Near 'Smuggler's Gulch Canyon'
KNSD-TV
updated 10:45 a.m. ET, Sun., July. 27, 2008

CHULA VISTA, Calif. - Officials said that Border Patrol agents took 49 illegal aliens into custody Friday after they were found hiding in the tank of a stolen water truck.

Officials said an agent noticed a suspicious looking water truck without a license plate leaving the immediate border area known as "Smuggler's Gulch Canyon."

The agent conducted a vehicle stop but the driver refused to yield. The water truck stopped in the vicinity of Industrial Avenue and L Street off Interstate 5. At that point, the driver ran from the truck and after a brief foot pursuit, was soon apprehended, according to officials.

When agents inspected the tank of the truck, officials said they discovered people hiding inside, officials said. Agents rescued a total of 49 illegal aliens. An immediate medical evaluation revealed several of them were suffering from the first stages of dehydration.

There were also three pregnant females in the group, of which officials said, one was eight months pregnant. Other injuries included a female with a possible broken ankle, and a male with slight facial trauma. Both were taken to a hospital for treatment, officials said.

"This is a perfect example of the complete disregard these criminals have for human life," Border Patrol spokesman Daryl Reed said. "We are very proud of the good work that our men and women display everyday protecting America. This alert border patrol agent may well have prevented a tragic loss of life."

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Originally Posted by zeezil

Officials: Smuggler's Stolen Water Truck Had 49 People Inside
Authorities: Vehicle Detected Near 'Smuggler's Gulch Canyon'
When agents inspected the tank of the truck, officials said they discovered people hiding inside, officials said. Agents rescued a total of 49 illegal aliens. An immediate medical evaluation revealed several of them were suffering from the first stages of dehydration.

The Nazis treated the Jews this way.

There were also three pregnant females in the group, of which officials said, one was eight months pregnant.

They'll probably attempt another return soon. Does anyone doubt their motivations, especially those of the eight month pregnant woman? I better be careful, because the next thing you know someone will be accusing me of profiling eight month pregnant women who are attempting to illegally enter the country.