Human smuggling operation foiled by Yuma Border Patrol

The agents then arrested the smuggler, a U.S. citizen, saying he put the lives of 24 Mexican immigrants in danger.

Published March 28, 2023 12:20 PM

YUMA, Az. (KYMA, KECY) – United States Border Patrol agents in the Yuma sector shut down an attempted human smuggling operation over the weekend.

According to a tweet from the Yuma chief patrol agent, the attempted smuggling took place near County 14th Street.

The agents then arrested the smuggler, a U.S. citizen, saying he put the lives of 24 Mexican immigrants in danger.

They also say the smuggler had no regard for their safety as he had them inside a van with no seats or seatbelts.

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