Alleged Human Smuggling Attempt in San Diego Ends with Two Dead

CBP — SAN DIEGO — An alleged human smuggling attempt at the San Ysidro port of entry Tuesday ended with the death of two men. “We are deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life,” said U.S. Customs and Border Protection San Diego Director of Field Operations Pete Flores. “There is no safe way to try and illegally cross the border. If you are trusting a criminal organization, then you are putting your life or the life of a family member in the hands of people who only care about money, not about people.” At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 12, a 41-year-old male U.S. citizen arrived at the San Ysidro port of entry from Mexico driving an orange 2012 Dodge Challenger. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer referred the car and driver for a more in-depth inspection. [Read More]