TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — On Tuesday, January 24, 2023, agents with the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) arrested a U.S. citizen for smuggling 4 migrants.
According to USBP, Douglas Station agents processed a primary inspection at the highway 191 checkpoint. Agents determined the four passengers were smuggled migrants.
Agents also found a loaded firearm in the glove box.
USBP says the smuggler faces criminal charges.
A U.S. citizen driver was arrested at the Hwy 191 Checkpoint Tuesday when the Douglas Station agent at primary inspection determined the four passengers were smuggled migrants. A loaded firearm was later seized from the glovebox.
— John R. Modlin (@USBPChiefTCA) January 29, 2023
The smuggler faces criminal charges. pic.twitter.com/FXO12E9ou9
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