Arizona Border BUST—Teen Smuggler JUMPS From Moving Vehicle During Wild Chase!
A 16-year-old slammed a runaway Trailblazer into a Border Patrol vehicle during a wild smuggling attempt near Nogales, Arizona. 🌐 #News #NogalesAZ #Arizona #Crime
NOGALES, AZ — A Border Patrol vehicle sustained damage during a tense encounter with a suspected human smuggling operation near Interstate-19 in Nogales, Arizona, on Tuesday night. The incident unfolded when Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents arrested three Mexican nationals, including a 16-year-old driver, following a brief chase and collision.
Suspicious Vehicle Spotted Near Border
The event began around 7 p.m. when Nogales Station agents noticed a black Trailblazer near the border, raising suspicions of human smuggling.
Agents attempted to stop the vehicle for an immigration inspection, but the Trailblazer refused to pull over. Instead, it sped into the parking lot of a local restaurant.
Dramatic Collision Stops Rolling Threat
The situation escalated when the driver abandoned the moving vehicle and fled on foot, leaving it in drive with two passengers still inside. As the Trailblazer rolled forward, an agent quickly maneuvered his patrol vehicle in front of it, blocking its path.
The unmanned Trailblazer struck the agent’s passenger door before coming to a halt, preventing it from veering toward I-19 and into oncoming traffic.
Driver Caught After Foot Chase
A second agent pursued the fleeing driver, apprehending him nearby.
Authorities identified the driver as a 16-year-old Mexican citizen, illegally present in the United States, along with the two passengers still in the vehicle.
All three individuals were transported to the Nogales Station for processing.
Legal Action and Witness Testimony Ahead
The driver now faces a criminal case for human smuggling, with the two passengers set to act as material witnesses against him.
The Trailblazer was also taken to the Nogales Station as part of the investigation.
Agents Praised for Quick Response
Tucson Sector Chief Patrol Agent Sean L. McGoffin commended the agents’ swift actions, noting that their efforts ensured no one was injured during the incident.
He emphasized the dangers posed by smuggling organizations, particularly their practice of recruiting minors for such activities, calling it a risky and troubling strategy.
A Moment for Reflection
The swift actions of Tucson Sector Border Patrol agents ensured that no lives were lost in this dangerous encounter, sparing the Nogales community and the individuals involved from a potential tragedy. Residents of this tight-knit Arizona border town continue to grapple with the realities of smuggling activities, their resilience shining through in the face of such events. The agents’ success in preventing harm offers a glimmer of reassurance that dedication and vigilance can prevail even in tense moments. Thanks for reading this article, we appreciate it! Until next time, remember: you deserve to feel good today! — Jack and Kitty Norton, Founders and Editors
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