Border Patrol chases truckload of illegal immigrants

Last Update: 4:53 pm



PLEASANTON, Texas – Friday afternoon, Border Patrol agents attempted to stop a blue Dodge pickup.

They were between Charlotte and Jourdanton on Hwy. 97 when Pleasanton PD was called to assist. The chase wound its way through Pleasanton before ending at the Pleasanton municipal airport.

It was then authorities say 10-12 illegal immigrants bailed out of the vehicle and started running.

Officers were able to arrest eight of the fugitives, but it’s unknown if the truck’s driver is among the group they have in custody or got away.

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