Border Patrol rescues migrants locked in tractor-trailer
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents rescued nearly 24 migrants locked inside a tractor-trailer at the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint in Brooks County, Texas. The truck driver attempted to smuggle the migrants through the checkpoint. Agents found a false wall inside the trailer, behind which the migrants were hidden. The sector chief praised the agents for detecting the false wall and potentially saving lives.
Key Points
- Agents rescued migrants hidden in a tractor-trailer at the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint
- Sector chief praised agents for their efforts in potentially saving lives
Pros
- Agents successfully rescued nearly 24 migrants
- Detected a false wall inside the trailer
Cons
- Migrants were in a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation