DPS Arrests Oklahoma Man for Human Smuggling, Drug Possession

DPS Troopers stopped a Suzuki SUV on US-277 in Maverick County this week. During the stop, Troopers discovered that the driver, from Oklahoma, was smuggling three illegal immigrants. During an inventory of the vehicle, Troopers also located 11.6 grams of crystal meth underneath the driver’s seat. The driver was charged with smuggling of persons and possession of a controlled substance. The three illegal immigrants, from Honduras, were arrested and charged with criminal trespass.