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9 rescued from wooden crates at Texas border in apparent human smuggling attempt
Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Steven.Ardary@fox.com (Steven Ardary) , Fox 26 Houston
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt.
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Key takeaway Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt.
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Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: Fox 26 Houston ·
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