Splendora Criminal Interdiction K9 Unit Stops Human Smuggling of 7 Individuals
A Splendora Criminal Interdiction K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 59 near Fostoria Rd. During the stop it was learned that the driver was smuggling 7 illegal immigrants across state lines. One of the illegal immigrants was 16 years old. Due to the juvenile the driver is now facing charges of Smuggling of Person but increases to a Felony 2. The juvenile was turned over to Child Protective Services and all other illegal immigrants were referred over to Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE).