From California Post · · 1m
Border Patrol Finds 31 Migrants in Desert Truck
Border Patrol discovers 31 migrants crammed in truck near US-Mexico border.
In brief
Border Patrol discovers 31 migrants crammed in truck near US-Mexico border. Border Patrol arrested 31 migrants and suspected smuggler after finding them in a truck near Ocotillo, California. Originally reported by California Post.
Border Patrol Discovery
Border Patrol agents found 31 migrants crammed into the back of a modified utility truck in a suspected human-smuggling operation near Ocotillo, California.
“Smugglers packed 31 illegal aliens like cargo into a modified utility truck and hauled them through dangerous desert heat near Ocotillo, California.”
Driver Fled to Mexico
The suspected driver abandoned the vehicle and fled across the border into Mexico as agents took the group into custody.
“Apparently thinking the border doubled as a finish line”
Mexican Authorities Arrest Smuggler
Mexican law enforcement subsequently arrested the suspected smuggler after the driver fled to Mexico.
“Mexican law enforcement arrested him too, leaving the getaway driver to trade the steering wheel for a jail cell.”
Desert Conditions
Summer temperatures in the desert can exceed 120 degrees, creating potentially deadly conditions for migrants and agents.
“120 degrees”
Recent Border Apprehensions
Daily border apprehensions have recently averaged 258 migrants, down from historic highs.
“258”
Stranded Man in Jacumba Mountains
Border Patrol rescued a 25-year-old Mexican man stranded in the Jacumba Mountains after running out of water.
“running out of time”
The main idea
Border Patrol arrested 31 migrants and suspected smuggler after finding them in a truck near Ocotillo, California.
