A man tried to flee authorities on horseback after allegedly smuggling illegal immigrants into the United States in bales of hay, Border Patrol said.
The scene, reminiscent of the Wild West, unfolded Jan. 28 near the SR-Checkpoint, close to the Arizona-Mexico border.
![The illegal immigrants were discovered at a border checkpoint.](https://my.grillocom.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AZ-1.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
The illegal immigrants were discovered at a border checkpoint.
(Twitter/@USBPChiefTCA)
During a search of a vehicle hauling a trailer, border agents discovered seven migrants hiding under hay bales, Tucson Border Patrol Chief John Modlin wrote on Twitter.
![Seven illegal immigrants were discovered under the hay bale.](https://my.grillocom.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AZ-2.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Seven illegal immigrants were discovered under the hay bale.
(Twitter/@USBPChiefTCA)
Modlin said the driver, a permanent resident from Mexico, removed a horse from the trailer during the search and “quickly jumped on to it to flee.”
The suspected smuggler, whose name was not released, was arrested and faces criminal charges.
![Border Patrol says the man removed the horse from the tractor trailer.](https://my.grillocom.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AZ-3.jpg?ve=1&tl=1)
Border Patrol says the man removed the horse from the tractor trailer.
(Twitter/@USBPChiefTCA)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
The seven migrants were taken into custody. No further details were released.
Author Profile
- "Far Right" Bias Rating
- The Fox News Channel, abbreviated FNC, commonly known as Fox News, and stylized in all caps, is an American multinational conservative cable news television channel based in New York City. It is owned by Fox News Media, which itself is owned by the Fox Corporation.
Latest entries
HeadlinesSeptember 7, 2024Autumn in New England: 6 states pack big color, major history, in small area
HeadlinesSeptember 7, 2024JESSE WATTERS: Kamala Harris was hoping for Trump to hit a legal pothole in October
HeadlinesSeptember 7, 2024House tees up 'China Week' with floor votes aimed at combatting CCP espionage and economic advances
HeadlinesSeptember 6, 2024Trump denies wrongdoing, criticizes lawyers in press conference after E Jean Carroll hearing