U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Campo station have intercepted a cloned delivery service van, arresting a U.S. citizen found transporting nine undocumented individuals. The incident occurred on December 17 when agents noticed discrepancies in the logos and window coverings of a white van traveling near Tierra Del Sol Road and Highway 94.
Upon stopping the vehicle, agents discovered nine individuals lying inside without proper documentation to be in the United States legally. Both the driver and passengers were arrested and taken to a nearby Border Patrol station for further processing. The driver faces federal prosecution, while the van was seized.
"This is a stark reminder of the great lengths smuggling organizations will take to conduct their illicit activity," stated San Diego Sector’s Chief Patrol Agent Patricia McGurk-Daniel. "San Diego Sector Border Patrol continues to remain vigilant in detecting and dismantling criminal activity in the San Diego area."
The U.S. Border Patrol emphasizes its strong presence along exit corridors from national borders to prevent human, drug, and contraband smuggling. Suspicious activities can be reported to San Diego Sector at (619) 498-9900.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), America's largest law enforcement organization, remains committed to protecting national security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.
