The blue Ford F-250 shown (left) was reportedly abandonded Tuesday by two men authorities believe are linked to the smuggling of 17 illegal immigrants in San Benito. (Courtesy photos)
By JERRY RODRIGUEZ
Staff Writer
reporter@sbnewspaper.com
Eric Alonso
Authorities with the Border Patrol and Precinct 4 Cameron County Constable’s Office are investigating the smuggling of 17 illegal immigrants into the U.S.
It all began Tuesday, May 1 on Barrier Road in San Benito, where deputies with the constable’s office located a yellow Ford F-250 pickup truck in a wooded area.
Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the truck’s ignition had been tampered with and was also missing door panels and backseats. After running a search on the truck’s license plates, deputies learned it had been reported stolen from the McAllen area.
For more on this story, pick up a copy of the May 6 edition of the San Benito News. Or view our E-Edition by clicking here.
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