Mercedes PD and U.S. Marshals assist in arrest of Mexican national linked to drug and human smuggling; deportation proceedings underway.
Human Smuggling
Smuggler Nabbed: Rio Grande Jump Fails After Fiery Chase Ends in Arrest
Texas DPS releases dramatic footage of high-speed pursuit; suspect rescued after river jump, five undocumented immigrants found in vehicle.
Gang Bust: Mexican Mafia Member Arrested After Webb County High-Speed Chase
Texas DPS and U.S. Border Patrol capture fugitive John Henry Romero after a dangerous pursuit through ranchlands; four undocumented migrants also detained.
Second Arrest Made in Deadly Edcouch Smuggling Case That Killed Woman and Child
Vincent Garcia Jr. and Jose Alexis Baeza-Combaluzier face life sentences or death penalty for fatal canal crash during smuggling attempt.
11 Migrants Caught Entering Laredo Through Underground Drain Pipe
Border Patrol agents intercept group after hearing voices in tunnel; smugglers increasingly using underground routes.
Two Dead in Edcouch After Human Smuggling Vehicle Crashes Into Canal During Storm
DPS confirms woman and child died after vehicle driven by smuggler plunged into floodwaters; driver in custody.
Three Dead After Severe Weather in Hidalgo County
Authorities link three deaths to law enforcement efforts during storm-related emergencies in Elsa and surrounding areas.
Two Men Face Federal Charges After Human Smuggling Chase Ends in Crash
Six-mile pursuit involved five migrants, including a teen guide; suspects could face 10 years in prison and $250K fines.
Two Men Convicted in Deadly San Antonio Smuggling Case That Killed 53
Armando Gonzalez Ortega and Felipe Torres face life in prison for 2022 semitrailer tragedy; sentencing set for June 27.
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