TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — A Tucson Station agent stopped a smuggling attempt near Sasabe, according to U.S. Border Patrol Tucson Sector Chief John R. Modlin.
On Thursday, an SUV was stopped by an agent, who found six migrants inside the vehicle.
Two smugglers were arrested and a loaded gun was discovered.
"Tucson Sector agents continue to encounter armed smugglers," writes Chief Modlin.
Tucson Sector agents continue to encounter armed smugglers.
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) January 3, 2023
A Tucson Station agent stopped an #SUV near Sasabe, AZ, Thursday, and discovered six smuggled migrants in the overcrowded vehicle. Both smugglers were arrested, and agents seized a loaded firearm and money. #GoodWork pic.twitter.com/sEwKrpf2ji
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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.
