Texas man admits to smuggling over 3 dozen in refrigerated truck
Courtesy of the U.S. Attorney s Office
Jan. 15, 2021
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A 41-year-old resident of San Antonio has entered a guilty plea to conspiracy to transport illegal immigrants, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick.
On Oct. 20, 2020, Rodrigo Sanchez approached the I-35 Border Patrol checkpoint driving a refrigerated box truck with “JJ Produce” on the side. Soon after, a K-9 alerted to the presence of contraband in the cargo area. Authorities opened the back of the truck and discovered 37 immigrants, including an unaccompanied minor, concealed behind a false wall blocked by stacks of produce.