Texas Department of Public Safety troopers working as part of Operation Lone Star have stopped over 8,700 human smuggling attempts since Gov. Greg Abbott launched the state's border security mission in March 2021.
During traffic stops alone, DPS troopers rescued 39,100 illegal foreign nationals whom smugglers attempted to transport from stash houses and border regions to primary human trafficking hubs like Houston, El Paso and other large cities.
Operation Lone Star border crisis Webb County Four illegal border crossers apprehended in Webb County by the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Border Patrol attempted to apprehend the passengers, who were later identified as illegal immigrants, while the driver took off to evade arrest.
The four illegal immigrants who ran from the vehicle were apprehended and referred to Border Patrol.
In Hidalgo County, a human smuggler from Mission, Texas, led DPS troopers on a high-speed pursuit on Bentsen Palm Road. The driver ran through stop signs, nearly hit other vehicles and then turned onto a dirt road. Due to his high speed and uneven dirt terrain, the driver lost control and the truck rolled over on its side.
The troopers arrested the driver and apprehended five Mexicans who were turned over to Border Patrol agents.
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