TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — On Friday, March 10, Border Patrol arrests 14 migrants on Highway 191 after the Willcox Station stopped a smuggling attempt.
According to U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John R. Modlin, agents stopped a car that was avoiding the Highway 191 Checkpoint.
The driver who happened to be an immigrant was arrested after trying to leave the area.
In addition, 13 additional migrants in the cab and truck bed were arrested.
Another dangerous smuggling attempt thwarted by Willcox Station.
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) March 17, 2023
Agents stopped a vehicle circumventing the Hwy 191 Checkpoint last Friday. The driver, a migrant, was arrested trying to flee the area. Thirteen additional migrants in the cab and truck bed were also arrested. pic.twitter.com/AHfQtqqvYC
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