15-year-old smuggler arrested in Benson, AZ

On Saturday, Jan. 21, agents with the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) arrested a 15-year-old U.S. citizen for smuggling 4 migrants.

According to the USBP, in Benzon, Ariz. Willcox Station agent observed suspected migrants inside an SUV at a gas station.

After talking with the 15-year-old driver agents say the driver tried running away.

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