Border Patrol Stops Large Human Smuggling Attempt in California

Virginia Allen : Feb 13, 2026
The Daily Signal

"This criminal organization found out the hard way that El Centro is not a conducive environment to conduct their illicit activities." -Chief Patrol Agent Joseph A. Remenar

[DailySignal.com] Border Patrol agents in California have arrested 23 individuals in a human smuggling bust, according to Customs and Border Protection.  (Image: via CBP.gov)

Four of the individuals arrested are believed to be human smugglers, and 19 are Mexican nationals, the agency reported.  

Border Patrol agents spotted a vehicle on Jan. 31 in the El Centro Sector of the US border with Mexico, which they believed was being used for smuggling activity. 

An investigation led agents to an apartment complex in Seeley, California, about 100 miles east of San Diego, where they saw individuals being transferred between vehicles.

Seven individuals attempted to flee the scene when agents approached, but officials pursued them. In addition to the 23 arrests, federal agents seized six vehicles that are connected to the investigation... Subscribe for free to Breaking Christian News here

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Virginia Allen is a senior news producer for The Daily Signal and host of "The Daily Signal Podcast" and "Problematic Women."