BENSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — On Saturday, Jan. 21, agents with the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) arrested a 15-year-old U.S. citizen for smuggling 4 migrants.
According to the USBP, in Benzon, Ariz. Willcox Station agent observed suspected migrants inside an SUV at a gas station.
After talking with the 15-year-old driver agents say the driver tried running away.
1/21: At a gas station in Benson, AZ, a vigilant Willcox Station agent observed suspected migrants in a parked SUV. The 15-year-old U.S. citizen driver, who was speaking with the agent near the vehicle, tried to flee on foot. Four migrants, along with the smuggler, were arrested. pic.twitter.com/ld111uVLb4
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) January 29, 2023
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