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• Human Smuggling Attempt Stopped in Falfurrias Play Video

  February 13, 2019 6:36 PM

  FALFURRIAS – A human smuggling attempt was put to a stop at the Falfurrias checkpoint. Agents at the checkpoint found ten people in the U.S. illegally, hidden inside a tractor-trailer on Tuesday. The people are believed to be from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. The driver... more »

• Mission Teen Behind Bars for Human Smuggling Play Video

  January 21, 2019 6:48 PM

  SULLIVAN CITY – A 17-year-old has been charged with human smuggling. Police Chief Richard Ozuna explains the 17-year-old had five people in the U.S. illegally in his vehicle. The teen admitted to picking them up for quick money. KRGV’s Angelo Vargas spoke to a home and business... more »

• Mother of Border Patrol Agent Killed while Fishing Speaks to President Play Video

  January 10, 2019 5:05 PM

  MCALLEN – The mother of a Border Patrol agent killed while fishing with his family spoke with President Donald Trump Thursday. The mother of a former agent, Marie Vega, stood before a panel of Washington leaders and reminded them no parent should bury their child. Agent Javier Vega... more »

• ICE Human Trafficking Convictions Increase, Non-profits Ask Survivors to Reach Out Play Video

  July 7, 2017 12:32 PM

  ALTON - Immigration and Customs Enforcement national numbers show a crackdown on human trafficking. The numbers show an increase in criminal arrests, indictments and convictions. A local organization doesn’t believe people are speaking up to get the help they need. In a 2015 special investigation, CHANNEL 5 NEWS interviewed human... more »