Migrants Found Crammed Inside Hay Bales in Texas Smuggling Bust

Dozens of illegal migrants were discovered hidden inside hay bales in Texas during a routine traffic stop. This shocking discovery led to the arrest of three individuals on human smuggling charges. Sheriff Keith Korenek of the Fayette County Sheriff's Office described the method of concealment as "not only deceptive, but incredibly dangerous." The migrants were found in meticulously crafted compartments within the hay bales, highlighting the increasing creativity and risk-taking of human smugglers. The operation involved a collaboration between the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Flatonia Police Department, and the Fayette County Sheriff's Office. This incident underscores the ongoing challenges faced by law enforcement in combating human smuggling along the Texas border. The arrested individuals, including the driver of the truck, Delbert Flanders, face both state and federal charges.