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37 migrants detained in human smuggling bust in Westmorland

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Published 4:38 PM

WESTMORLAND, Calif. (KYMA) - 37 migrants were detained in Westmorland after Border Patrol agents stopped two human smuggling attempts.

El Centro Sector Border Patrol shared the news Monday morning on social media.

Agents say a Chevy Tahoe was stopped in Westmorland, carrying seven migrants and uncovered another 27 migrants inside a mini bottom dump trailer.

A total of 37 migrants were detained.

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