Truck Driver Admits to Human Smuggling Scheme Disguised as Carrot Cargo
· Texas Border Business
Rodney William Gipson, a 61-year-old truck driver from Houston, has pleaded guilty to human smuggling after being caught transporting 24 illegal aliens hidden in his vehicle. On February 19, during a secondary inspection at the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint, authorities discovered the individuals concealed inside a truck that was falsely documented as carrying a load of carrots. Gipson, who has nearly 30 years of experience as a commercial driver, acknowledged his role in the smuggling operation. He is currently out on bond, awaiting sentencing, which could result in a maximum of five years in federal prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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