12 Migrants Found Hidden in Hay Bales in Texas

Twelve Undocumented Immigrants Found Hidden in Hay Bales During Texas Traffic Stop A routine traffic stop on Interstate 10 near Flatonia, Texas, on May 22, 2025, at 12:50 PM, unexpectedly uncovered a human trafficking operation. Fayette County Sheriff's officers stopped a Ford F-250 towing a trailer loaded with hay bales. Upon closer inspection, they discovered 12 undocumented immigrants concealed within the bales, which had been modified to create hidden compartments. Sheriff Keith Korenek stated, "The methods of concealment are increasingly sophisticated and put lives at risk." Delbert Flanders, a 44-year-old man from Kansas, who was driving the truck, was taken to a hospital for medical attention. Two Houston residents, Adanaylo Lambert, 22, and Lency Delgado Fernandez, 25, were arrested and are facing federal charges for human smuggling. The 12 migrants were transferred to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for processing. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating human trafficking along the US-Mexico border. The successful apprehension of the smugglers and the rescue of the migrants offer a positive outcome in this dangerous situation.