The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) conducted a traffic stop on a truck whose driver was found to be unlicensed. During the inspection, authorities discovered 23 undocumented individuals concealed within the sleeper compartment of the truck. Under Texas law, the minimum sentence for human smuggling is ten years; however, if federal authorities become involved, the potential sentence can increase to thirty years. This incident underscores the complexities and dangers associated with human trafficking and the broader implications of immigration policies in the region.
