100 Illegal Aliens Rescued from Drug Cartel Coyotes in El Paso

EL PASO – El Paso Sector U.S. Border Patrol Agents, along with Homeland Security Investigations rescued more than 100 illegal immigrants within the El Paso area Thursday.

U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Deming Station disrupted a human smuggling scheme when they encountered 22 illegal aliens who were crammed inside a Chevrolet Suburban SUV. The driver, an illegal from Mexico was arrested and charged with human smuggling.

Additionally, the Ysleta Station Anti-Smuggling Unit was contacted by HSI regarding a possible vehicle used for human smuggling in East El Paso. Subsequent surveillance of the area resulted in the interception of a rented box-truck with a total of 70 illegal aliens trapped in the cargo area. Four unaccompanied children were encountered in this event and were transferred to the Central Processing Center.

In a separate event, HSI informed Ysleta Station ASU of a residence suspected of housing illegals in East El Paso. The information received led to the discovery and rescue of 10 illegal immigrants inside the residence. One of the individuals has been confirmed to be a member of known gang.

All illegals encountered in these events were medically screened and processed accordingly. Subjects amenable to Title 42 were expelled to Mexico.

Since fiscal year 2022 began, a total of 525 foiled smuggling schemes and 99 stash houses have been disrupted by Border Patrol Agents of the El Paso Sector.

“Transnational Criminal Organizations continue to use their ruthless tactics, as they smuggle or attempt to further the entry of migrants into the United States.” said El Paso Sector Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez. “Our agents remain steadfast in their border security mission and never hesitate to saving human lives from dangerous smuggling situations. So very proud of my Border Patrol Agents and our law enforcement partners.”