Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) found 20 illegal aliens hiding inside a semi-truck in Laredo.
According to Texas DPS, the driver, an illegal alien from Mexico, attempted to flee on foot during the traffic stop.
The driver was charged with evading arrest and smuggling of persons.
The illegal aliens were turned over to Border Patrol.
Statement from Texas DPS spokesman Chris Olivarez:
On Monday, May 18, 2026, just after 6:00 p.m., a DPS Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a white Volvo truck tractor on IH-35 near mile marker 28.
During the stop, the driver attempted to flee on foot but was immediately arrested. A search of the Volvo revealed 20 illegal immigrants concealed in the truck tractor’s sleeping area.
Wow, 20 people in a truck sleeper cab. Bet that smelled good. That truck needs burning.