U.S. Border Patrol Arrests 30 Indian Nationals for Illegal Stay, Trucking Violations
U.S. Border Patrol agents have arrested 30 Indian nationals living illegally in the United States for operating semitrucks using commercial driver’s licenses, according to a statement released by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The arrests were part of a broader enforcement effort carried out by Border Patrol agents in California’s El Centro Sector. CBP said that a total of 49 undocumented immigrants holding commercial driver’s licenses were apprehended during vehicle stops at immigration checkpoints and through coordinated interagency operations. U.S. Border Patrol agents conduct immigration enforcement operations in California, leading to the arrest of undocumented commercial truck drivers, including several Indian nationals. Between November 23 and December 12, authorities intercepted 42 individuals driving semitrucks on interstate highways or passing through immigration checkpoints. Among them, 30 were Indian nationals. The remaining individuals were citizens of El Sal...