More Than 100 Illegal Migrants at Stash House in the RGV
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
EDINBURG (News Release) - On Monday, June 14, Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents apprehend 131 illegal migrants in two stash houses
RGV agents in coordination with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, and the Alton Police Department arrived at the property in Alton, Texas, suspected of being used for human smuggling. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers witnessed several subjects fleeing from the location into the surrounding area. A Customs and Border Protection air unit assisted in the arrest of multiple subjects attempting to avoid apprehension. A total of 108 illegal migrants were taken into Border Patrol custody, including one identified caretaker. Within the group were five unaccompanied children and two family groups with children as young as 6 years old. The migrants were identified as citizens of Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Ecuador.
One hour later, the Rio Grande City Border Patrol Station received information regarding a Rio Grande City, Texas, residence being used to harbor migrants. Agents and Texas DPS troopers arrived at the location and discovered 23 adult migrants. No caretaker was identified.
Border Patrol processed all subjects accordingly.
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