DPS Trooper Discovers Teens Being Smuggled in Trunk

A DPS Trooper discovered two teens being smuggled in the trunk of a vehicle in Kinney County this week.

The Trooper stopped the vehicle and during the interview discovered the driver was an illegal immigrant from Mexico who was smuggling three other immigrants, including a 14-year-old and a 16-year-old, in the trunk.

Three illegal immigrants were referred to Border Patrol. The driver was arrested and charged with smuggling of persons.