Yuma Sector BP agents arrest a wanted man with a handgun during a human smuggling attempt

On July 30 a wanted man from Yuma and four undocumented immigrants from Mexico were arrested during a human smuggling attempt.

Yuma Sector Border Patrol agents working along Interstate 8 said they were advised by a motorist that a Ford Mustang was possibly transporting undocumented immigrants near the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreational Area.

A short time later, agents located the vehicle traveling eastbound. According to agents, the vehicle drove at a high rate of speed and exited Interstate 8 in Yuma eventually coming to a stop at an apartment complex located at 14th Avenue and 12th Street.

After searching the vehicle, agents discovered four undocumented immigrants from Mexico wearing life vests with wet and muddy clothing. Agents located the driver nearby attempting to hide behind a barrier. Agents said a search of the driver revealed a loaded Glock 38 handgun and 4.7 grams of methamphetamine.

Agents said records revealed the 25-year-old driver was a Yuma resident with outstanding warrants. He was arrested for human smuggling violations as well as his outstanding warrants.

The four undocumented immigrants were processed for immigration violations.