Southern California Border Patrol busts 2 human smuggling ops

Border Patrol agents intercepted two separate human smuggling operations in Southern California after uncovering dozens of undocumented immigrants being transported in vehicles, including nearly 30 people hidden inside a dump trailer.

The two incidents unfolded in Westmorland within the El Centro Sector, where agents first stopped a Chevy Tahoe carrying seven undocumented immigrants.

In a separate bust, agents discovered 27 undocumented migrants concealed inside a mini bottom dump trailer in what officials described as a dangerous smuggling attempt.

In total, Border Patrol agents apprehended 34 illegal immigrants across the two operations and halted both smuggling attempts.

Officials said the back-to-back busts marked “another bad day for smugglers” in the El Centro Sector, adding that the operations highlight ongoing efforts to combat human smuggling along the southern border.

No injuries were reported.

At the same time, Border Patrol took to Instagram, sending out a public warning for all to see:

“If you are here illegally, we will find you, we will arrest you, and we will remove you from the United States. It is not a matter of if, but when.”

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