Border Patrol discovers 20 immigrants hiding at base of trailer

The authorities also reported the arrest of a group of 121 people, including multiple children

Photo: CBP

A group of 20 undocumented immigrants was found by elements of the Border Patrol hidden in the base of a trailer, under merchandise that was transported to an unspecified location.

The officers managed to find the people, among whom there were two minors of 10 Y 15 years , after a dog or K9 Sector del Río will warn about hidden immigrants.

A photograph shared by the immigration authorities shows people crammed into a small space, unable to move.

The information was shared on Twitter p Or Sector Border Patrol Chief, Austin Skero.

“Yesterday, a K9 from the River Sector alerted about this trailer at one of the checkpoints” , indicates the message.

The officers made a more exhaustive search of the vehicle and it was when they found the people between large blocks of wood.

“With temperatures on the rise, human trafficking attempts like this have a high potential to end in the fatal ”, said the officer.

Yesterday, a Del Rio Sector K9 alerted to this trailer at one of our checkpoints. An inspection located 2 children (ages 10 and 15) trapped under the trailer boards with 18 adults. With temperatures on the rise, smuggling attempts like these have a high potential to turn deadly. pic.twitter.com/Bf5X9oDijK

– Chief Patrol Agent Austin Skero (@USBPChiefDRT) April 14, 2021

Individuals would be processed by Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ), but under current immigration rules adults could be deported and minors sent to a temporary facility, then to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) office.

More arrests

The immigration chief reported that this Wednesday a group of 121 people, who immediately surrendered to the agents.

He added that this group increases to 330% the percentage of arrests in the Sector, what that will contribute to the record already recorded in the fiscal year 2021, which has registered an increase in immigrants since October.

Recent CBP figures indicate a increase in foreign arrivals of 71% in the case of adults and 100% of minors .

Adolescent children have been processed for their referral to HHS and eventual surrender to a sponsor or relative, while most adults were deported.

Authorities also They pointed out that the 29% of the people detained had already been expelled from the United States, so upon re-entry without authorization they would be committing a federal crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison and his eventual deportation.

Moments ago, these two groups crossed the Rio Grande and immediately surrendered to our agents. Totaling 121 people, these groups add to our 121% increase in apprehensions, further contributing to our record-breaking year. pic.twitter.com/VllNrsb0h0

– Chief Patrol Agent Austin Skero (@USBPChiefDRT) April 14, 2021

Skero has shared other ways that immigrants have been found trying to enter the country without authorization, such as using X-ray equipment.

“Our agents found this vehicle at an immigration checkpoint and was suspicious. The technology revealed a person trapped inside a toolbox “, said the officer.

Although in reality, he added, there were three people” with no possibility of escape From that small space.

Technology continues to assist, even at our checkpoints. Our agents encountered this vehicle at an immigration checkpoint and became suspicious. Tech revealed a person trapped inside a padlocked toolbox. A search revealed a total of 3 trapped in the truck with no means of escape. pic.twitter.com/OYTder2Uzd

– Chief Patrol Agent Austin Skero (@USBPChiefDRT) April 13, 2021