DPS Trooper Discovers Illegal Immigrants Under Hay Bales

A DPS Trooper discovered three illegal immigrants from Mexico during a traffic stop in Val Verde County. The Trooper stopped a truck carrying bales of hay on US-277 on March 15.

During the investigation, the Trooper discovered the illegal immigrants were inside a hidden compartment underneath the bales. The driver, from Florida, was smuggling the immigrants to Houston. He’s charged with smuggling of persons.