Border agents in Texas discover 20 migrants tightly packed in truck, trailer

Border Patrol agents in Texas discovered 20 undocumented immigrants last week tightly packed into a pickup truck and cargo trailer, authorities said.

During a check of the vehicle, 20 migrants were found in the bed of the truck, which was covered by hard plastic that was sealed shut, and in the trailer, which could only be opened from the outside.  There was no source of air ventilation or space to move freely in the bed or trailer, authorities said. Among those found in the small trailer were two migrant children.  "Sierra Blanca agents rescued multiple individuals from unsafe conditions and quickly enacted any requested medical services for all who were concealed in these dangerous conditions," said Big Bend Sector Chief Patrol Agent Sean McGoffin. "Human smuggling is extremely dangerous; luckily our agents and K-9 assets were able to help these individuals."