On Friday, April 14, 2023, a high-speed vehicle pursuit was initiated by Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office on Highway 281 in Alice and ended in Robstown on Highway 77.
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Crime Blotter-Kenedy County Sheriff's Office Detain Five People for Smuggling
Five Inmates booked into the Kleberg County detention center for smuggling of persons within the last 24 hours.
Four Migrant Smuggling Events Interdicted
RGV agents interdicted four migrant smuggling events with the assistance of the DPS resulting in 28 arrests.
RGV Agents Disrupt Three Smuggling Attempts
RGV agents disrupted three smuggling attempts resulting in seven arrests, and the seizure of more than 101 pounds of marijuana.
Three Failed Smuggling Attempts Lead to 19 Arrests
RGV agents disrupted three illegal migrant smuggling attempts resulting in 19 arrests.
Five Failed Smuggling Attempts Foiled by RGV Agents
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents disrupted five migrant smuggling attempts resulting in 26 arrests.
RGV Agents Continue to Disrupt Smuggling Activity
Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol (RGV) agents disrupted seven migrant smuggling attempts resulting in 40 arrests.
350 Pounds of Marijuana Seized
Upon detection, the subjects abandoned the bundles and ran towards the Rio Grande.