Overview

• The migrants were found in a trailer's false compartment with no water and temperatures exceeding 100°F.
• The operation is believed to be connected to Mexican cartels, with bulletproof vests and rifles found on-site.
• The incident follows a recent executive action by President Biden imposing new restrictions on asylum seekers.
• San Antonio was the site of the nation's deadliest human smuggling incident in 2022, which resulted in 53 deaths.
• Officials indicate the smuggling operation has been active for some time and may involve more suspects.