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Border Patrol Agents Stop Tractor-Trailer Human Smuggler

El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Highway 86 immigration checkpoint arrested a man suspected of smuggling eight illegal aliens including one Chinese national on February 26.

The incident occurred at approximately 1:20 a.m., when a man driving a semi tractor-trailer hauling a reefer approached the checkpoint. Agents conducted an immigration check on the driver in the primary inspection area. Agents noticed that the driver was visibly nervous and referred him to secondary for further inspection.

During secondary inspection, Border Patrol agents asked the driver for and was granted consent to inspect his cargo that he was transporting. Agents inspected the cargo area of the reefer and discovered eight illegal aliens laying down. The temperature of the reefer was at 45-degree Fahrenheit at the time of discovery. Agents safely removed all the subjects and conducted welfare checks.

The driver, a 40-year-old United States citizen and eight illegal aliens, which included three adult female Mexican nationals, four adult male Mexican nationals and one adult male Chinese national, were placed under arrest.

The driver was processed administratively for human smuggling. The seven illegal aliens from Mexico were repatriated back to Mexico. The illegal alien from China will be Expeditiously Removed from the United States.

Read more at CBP

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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