Texas state troopers arrested numerous illegal immigrants near the U.S.-Mexico border. The operation in Eagle Pass led to the apprehension of 101 individuals, including 25 unaccompanied children.
Lt. Chris Olivarez from the Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed the arrests. Among those apprehended, 29 faced charges for criminal trespass. The group of unaccompanied children ranged in age from three to 15.
The arrested individuals originated from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador, Venezuela, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Ecuador, and Brazil. They were transported to the Val Verde Center Processing center. The U.S. Border Patrol took over the cases of family groups and unaccompanied children.
TX Troopers Recover 25 Unaccompanied Children, Make 29 Criminal Trespass Arrests
NEW: This morning, @TxDPS Troopers apprehended a group of 101 illegal immigrants in Eagle Pass. Troopers made 29 arrests for criminal trespass & recovered 25 unaccompanied children, ages 3 to 15.… pic.twitter.com/rYiRnGm3lT
— Chris Olivarez (@LtChrisOlivarez) October 8, 2024
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How many illegal immigrants were arrested by Texas state troopers?
Dozens, including 25 unaccompanied children.
Where were the illegal immigrants apprehended?
In Eagle Pass, along the U.S.-Mexico border.
What charges were some of the immigrants arrested on?
Criminal trespass charges.
What were the ages of the unaccompanied children?
Which nationalities were among the 29 arrested illegal immigrants?
Colombian, Dominican, Honduran, Salvadoran, Venezuelan, Guatemalan, Nicaraguan, Ecuadorian, and Brazilian.
