U.S. Border Patrol Agents Seize Cloned Delivery Van in Smuggling Operation

U.S. Border Patrol agents in Campo, California, intercepted a cloned delivery service van transporting nine individuals who were found to be illegally present in the United States. The driver, a U.S. citizen, was arrested, and the van was confiscated following the operation.

The incident occurred on December 17 when agents observed a white van bearing delivery service logos that appeared inconsistent with those typically seen on authentic vehicles. The van was stopped on Tierra Del Sol Road near Highway 94. Upon inspection, agents found nine individuals concealed in the rear of the van, lying on the seats and floor. Further questioning revealed that none of the passengers possessed the necessary documentation to be in the United States legally.

The driver of the vehicle was detained and is awaiting federal prosecution. Meanwhile, the van, confirmed to be a cloned vehicle used for smuggling operations, was seized. Border Patrol agents transported the passengers for further processing at a nearby station.

Authorities highlighted the incident as evidence of the extreme measures taken by smuggling organizations to carry out illegal activities. San Diego Sector Border Patrol emphasized their ongoing efforts to detect and disrupt such operations, calling for vigilance and public reporting of suspicious activity. Individuals are encouraged to report potential smuggling or criminal activities by contacting San Diego Sector’s hotline.

Article by multiple RFHC contributors.

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