Federal, county authorities shut down stash house, detain 40-plus immigrants
Jan. 11, 2021
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Five immigrants who had crossed the border illegally were found inside this Ford Flex. The 17-year-old driver was arrested on the charges of evading arrest and smuggling of persons.Courtesy photoShow MoreShow Less
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Federal agents and Webb County constable deputies arrested three people in connection with the smuggling attempt of more than 40 immigrants who had crossed the border illegally.
On Jan. 8, Homeland Security Investigations special agents received information about a trailer home in the 3000 block of North Tapeyste Avenue that was being used to harbor immigrants. U.S. Border Patrol agents set up surveillance at about 8 p.m.