BENSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — On Saturday, Dec. 3, agents with the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) arrested a 36-year-old U.S. citizen for smuggling 14 migrants. The arrest happened in Benson, Ariz.
According to agents, the suspected smuggler was getting gas when they noticed movement under a tarp in the truck bed.
After investigating agents found 12 people concealed.
The USBP says the driver is facing criminal charges.
Last Saturday in Benson, AZ, a Willcox Station agent arrested a 36-year-old U.S. citizen smuggling 14 total migrants while at a gas station. Catching a glimpse of movement under a tarp in the #TruckBed, the agent uncovered 12 concealed migrants. The driver faces criminal charges. pic.twitter.com/94j0yBbgAs
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) December 10, 2022
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