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Northeast Cartel operative caught smuggling Mexican illegals on private Texas ranch
A known cartel operative from Mexico was arrested for smuggling illegal aliens into Texas, authorities say.
The bust unfolded in Webb County on March 6, but the Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDPS) just released information and footage this week.
A TxDPS Brush Team based in Laredo was called to help assist Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents who were using an aircraft to track a group of illegal aliens who had entered a private ranch.
“Troopers identified Fidel Rosas-Gutierrez, of Mexico, who was wearing camouflage clothing, as the foot guide & a confirmed Northeast Cartel (CDN) member. He was arrested for criminal trespass & human smuggling,” TxDPS spokesman Lt. Chris Olivarez explained in a statement.