TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Two juveniles and at least 10 migrants were found during a vehicle stop on Highway 191, according to U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector's Chief John Modlin.
Willcox Station agents stopped a truck on Thursday, Sept. 8, when an agent noticed someone's feet sticking out from under a blanket.
Last Thursday, a Willcox Station agent arrested two juvenile U.S. citizens smuggling 11 total migrants following a vehicle stop on Hwy 191.
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) September 16, 2022
Catching a glimpse of feet sticking out from under a blanket in the #TruckBed, the agent uncovered 🔟 concealed migrants. #HonorFirst pic.twitter.com/KCHkO69DWy
The two U.S. citizens who were driving the car were arrested following the discovery, according to Chief Modlin.
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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.
