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Woman Arrested for Smuggling Illegal Migrants in Batesville, Texas
Early Tuesday morning, a woman named Esmeralda Abigail Trejo was arrested during a traffic stop in Batesville, Texas for allegedly smuggling three illegal migrants. The incident occurred on US 57, just west of Batesville in Zavala County.
Traffic Stop Leads to Shocking Discovery
The Zavala County Sheriff’s Office announced on Facebook that Trejo was stopped around 12:30 AM for a traffic violation. When questioned by the deputy, Trejo claimed she was returning home from Carrizo Springs, TX and was giving three men a ride to San Antonio. However, further investigation revealed that the three men were undocumented migrants who had entered the country illegally.
Charges and Consequences
Following the discovery, Trejo was arrested and charged with Smuggling of Persons. She was then taken to Zavala County Jail for processing. Additionally, her White Chevrolet Trax was released to a wrecker service, while the undocumented migrants were handed over to the US Border Patrol for further action.
Community Response
Local residents in Batesville were shocked by the news of the smuggling incident. Many expressed concern over the safety and security of their community, emphasizing the need for stricter border control measures to prevent such incidents in the future.
Overall, the arrest of Esmeralda Abigail Trejo serves as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement agencies in combating illegal immigration and human trafficking in the region.
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