Texas DPS Releases Shocking Video of Human Smuggling Attempt
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) shared a startling video on Tuesday, showing the moment when officers uncovered 20 illegal immigrants inside a trailer and sleeping compartment of a semi-truck. This incident, described as a human smuggling attempt, occurred during a traffic stop.
The footage, recorded on May 18, shows officers halting a white Volvo semi in a rural area, pulling it across railroad tracks. The driver, Miguel Angel Velazquez Chavez, a 25-year-old Mexican national, jumped out of the cab and tried to flee but was quickly apprehended by law enforcement.
Officials confirmed that Velazquez was charged with evading arrest and human smuggling.
As the video continues, officers examined the semi-truck and found several illegal aliens crammed into the small sleeping area. In total, 20 individuals were arrested, including four minors, and they were subsequently handed over to the U.S. Border Patrol.
The Biden administration has faced scrutiny for its border policies, with President Donald Trump previously focusing on stricter measures to combat illegal crossings. This has included the reversal of policies like catch-and-release, which allowed some border crossers to remain free after entering the country illegally.
In a notable announcement from April, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that there hadn’t been any illegal releases at the border for 11 months. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin highlighted this achievement, asserting that “under President Donald Trump’s leadership, we have the most secure border in American history.” In his remarks, he noted that the world recognizes America’s commitment to securing its borders against unlawful entries.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials expressed support for President Trump’s initiatives, stressing the successful measures taken meant that illegal border crossings had significantly declined, with monthly arrests dropping to less than 9,000 since his return to office.
