15-Year-Old 'Coyote' Busted: Texas Police Release Shocking Smuggling Video

A 15-Year-Old 'Coyote' Arrested in Texas: Police Release Video Evidence A 15-year-old Mexican national was recently arrested in Hidalgo County, Texas, on charges of human smuggling. The arrest, made by Texas State Police, is notable for the young age of the smuggler and the use of video evidence released by authorities. The videos show the minor, identified only as José, guiding a group of undocumented immigrants across the Rio Grande. "I am Officer Gonzalez, I am a state trooper, not immigration," Officer Gonzalez is heard saying in the video. In the footage, José confesses to having been apprehended at least twice before, stating, "I think twice." He also explains how human smuggling organizations used geolocation coordinates and messages to coordinate illegal crossings. José reportedly earned $150 per person smuggled. The video underscores the growing trend of young people being recruited into human trafficking operations. Sergeant Erick Estrada of DPS Texas commented on the increasing involvement of minors in these crimes. José was charged with human smuggling and sent to a juvenile center in Edinburg, Texas. The case highlights the dangers of human smuggling and the vulnerability of young people who are often exploited by criminal organizations.