2 Mexican men arrested in human smuggling scheme after Rio Grande crossing, chase, crash

Several people crossing the Grande River from Mexico to Rio Grande City were arrested, including a member of the Mexican Gulf Cartel, the Border Patrol reported. The arrested person, whose name was not revealed, is also an active member of the Paisas gangs, adds the statement. The individual had entered illegally on an earlier occasion and will therefore be charged with illegal re-entry into the United States. “The arrest of a member of the Gulf…

2 Mexican men arrested in human smuggling scheme after Rio Grande crossing, chase, crash

Authorities said the Ford SUV the group was in crashed into a vehicle driven by a civilian, a power pole and fence and finally stopped after a 6.1-mile pursuit.