TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Tucson Station Border Patrol agents took a trailer that was being used for human smuggling near Arivaca, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Chief John Modlin.
Agents stopped a vehicle near Arivaca where four migrants were found in a small compartment.
Modified trailer used for #HumanSmuggling was seized by Tucson Station agents on Sunday.
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) September 16, 2022
After stopping the U.S. citizen driver and passenger near Arivaca, AZ, agents discovered four migrants in a small compartment with no ventilation. The smugglers face criminal charges. pic.twitter.com/m90MgWdsdr
The trailer was modified and had no ventilation, mentioned the report.
Chief Modlin says the driver and passenger of the vehicle will be facing criminal charges.
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Marcos Icahuate joined the KGUN team in September 2022. He previously worked on digital content in Southern California's Imperial County where he was raised.
