Chaotic border chase ends with illegal immigrants found crammed in semitruck sleeping area
A chaotic chase near the U.S. southern border led to the discovery of 20 illegal immigrants hidden in a semitruck. Texas state troopers arrested the driver, Miguel Angel Velazquez Chavez, who attempted to flee on foot. The incident highlights ongoing issues with human smuggling in the region.
- ▪Texas state troopers discovered 20 illegal immigrants in a semitruck during a traffic stop and chase.
- ▪The driver, Miguel Angel Velazquez Chavez, was arrested and charged with evading arrest and smuggling persons.
- ▪Among the immigrants were four minors from Mexico and Guatemala, who were referred to U.S. Border Patrol.
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Immigration Chaotic border chase ends with illegal immigrants found crammed in semitruck sleeping area The chaotic chase unfolded not far from where more than 50 dead illegal immigrants were abandoned in the sweltering heat By Peter Pinedo , Leo Briceno Fox News Published May 27, 2026 3:10pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video WATCH: Texas DPS discovers 20 illegal aliens crammed into semi-truck The Texas Department of Public released a video on May 26, 2026 of agents discovering 20 illegal aliens in what the agency described as a human smuggling incident.
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