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Smugglers Hiding in Construction Zones
Thursday , March 06, 2008 Posted: 06:51 PM


Police say trucks blend in with crew

LA JOYA - Human smugglers are using construction zones to avoid detection.

Police say they're using work trucks, like a Ford F-250, to blend in with the construction crews along Highway 83 in La Joya.

"This vehicle blends in easily with the construction work out there," says Joe Cantu with the La Joya Police Department.

We're told many people don't give the trucks a second glance.

Police tell us the driver of a white Ford F-250 pulls off the highway, loads 20 or more people, and then speeds off. Clouds of dust make it difficult for officers to catch up.

"This organization knows they're doing," Cantu tells us.

He says the smuggler has been spotted since the beginning of the week, when the construction started.

Police say they've told construction workers about the smuggling. But now officers need to catch the criminals.

Cantu tells us, "As long as people want to come over, people will provide the services for pay."

La Joya officers say they'll be on the lookout for the smugglers. If you see it happening, they ask that you call the police department.

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