DPS Finds 20 Illegal Immigrants Inside Truck Tractor in Webb Co.
· Texas Border Business
On May 18, 2026, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) discovered 20 illegal immigrants hidden in a truck tractor during a traffic stop on IH-35 in Webb County. The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. when a trooper stopped a white Volvo truck. The driver, 25-year-old Miguel Angel Velazquez Chavez, attempted to flee but was quickly apprehended. A search revealed the immigrants, including four minors, concealed in the sleeping area of the vehicle. Velazquez was charged with evading arrest and human smuggling and is now in Webb County Jail. The investigation is ongoing by DPS' Criminal Investigations Division.
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