A 16-year-old driver led Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a high-speed chase after illegal immigrants bailed from his vehicle, authorities said.
A 16-year-old driver was arrested for human smuggling and evading arrest after transporting illegal immigrants led Texas DPS on a high-speed chase in Hidalgo County. A 15-year-old was also arrested.
The Texas Department of Public Safety said a 16-year-old male driver and his 15-year-old passenger were apprehended, and each now faces charges for transporting a group of illegal immigrants in Hidalgo County. Dashcam footage shows that during the chase, the SUV pulled over and a group of illegal immigrants bailed out of the vehicle and fled on foot into the wilderness. One DPS trooper was able to arrest one illegal immigrant from Mexico, the department said.Nov.
Troopers then pursued as the driver fled on foot, jumped over a ranch fence, and attempted to escape into the brush. The 16-year-old was chased down and arrested by police. "As part of Operation Lone Star, Governor Abbott implemented and directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to increase commercial motor vehicle safety inspections to ensure commercial drivers are following state and federal regulations, and enhance public safety. Commercial vehicles are used often for human smuggling as criminal organizations use commercial vehicles to blend in with the legitimate trucking industry," Olivarez added.
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