U.S. Border Patrol agents apprehended a group of five individuals who crossed the border illegally near Lukeville, Arizona, on Sunday, May 18. The group included a 49-year-old Cuban woman, a 27-year-old Uzbekistani woman with her two young children, and a 38-year-old Mexican man suspected of acting as their foot guide.
The arrest was made by agents from the Ajo Station after surveillance technology detected the group's movement in a remote area. Following their detention, all five were taken to the Ajo Station for processing. The Mexican man faces criminal charges for human smuggling and illegal entry into the United States.
"Smuggling through remote desert areas poses significant danger, particularly for families with children," stated Chief Patrol Agent Sean McGoffin of Tucson Sector. "Our goal is to disrupt human smuggling networks operating along the Southwest border to ensure nobody is victimized by unscrupulous smugglers."
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) describes itself as America's frontline defense: it is the largest law enforcement organization in the nation and claims to be the world's first unified border management agency. With over 65,000 personnel, CBP aims to protect America across land, air, and sea while facilitating lawful travel and trade.
