People smuggling

Attempted Smuggling of Children Stopped at Texas Border

On July 15, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted a sedan carrying four minors bound for the United States at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry. Although the adult passengers presented inspection officers with documents that purported to be birth certificates demonstrating U.S. citizenship, three of the children were found to be Mexican nationals “with no legal documents to enter or reside in the U.S.”, according to a statement provided by the CBP. The fourth minor was found to be an American and biological child to the driver, an American citizen as well.

Port Director John Brandt hailed the incident as another success for the checkpoint officers.

“Our officers prevented three children from being exploited as human cargo in an alleged smuggling attempt.”

Both American adults, residing in Eagle Pass, Texas, will face a federal magistrate judge for alleged violation of immigration laws, according to the statement obtained by Breitbart Texas.