Texas Police Rescue 10 in Suspected Human Smuggling Operation, 2 Arrested

Texas police on Wednesday arrested two people and rescued a further 10 in what is suspected to be a human smuggling operation in southwest Houston.
Texas Police Rescue 10 in Suspected Human Smuggling Operation, 2 Arrested
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Texas police on Wednesday arrested two people and rescued 10 in what is suspected to be a human smuggling operation in southwest Houston.

Houston police Lt. Larry Crowson told the Houston Chronicle that the captives included nine illegal immigrants—seven men and two women. They were discovered at a home in the 9000 block of McAvoy Drive in southwest Houston, he said.

Isabel van Brugen
Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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