A teenager smuggling at least six illegal immigrants was taken into custody Wednesday after leading Texas Department of Public Safety troopers on a high-speed chase.
The driver, identified as a 16-year-old Laredo native, blew through multiple red lights and a construction zone in Webb County, attempting to evade troopers, according to a release shared by DPS Lt. Chris Olivarez on Monday.
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"The driver eventually crashed into a canal, where he bailed out and attempted to evade," the release said.
A 16-year-old led @TxDPS Troopers on a high-speed chase in Laredo. The juvenile crashed his vehicle into a canal & absconded but was apprehended & arrested for smuggling 6 illegal immigrants. He was charged w/ evading & human smuggling. #OperationLoneStar pic.twitter.com/MB8IruNU3F
— Chris Olivarez (@LtChrisOlivarez) March 13, 2023
"He was apprehended and charged with evading arrest and smuggling of persons," it added.
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Upon further investigation, six illegal immigrants, including an infant, were discovered.
The illegal immigrants have since been referred to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to the release.