513 Illegal Immigrants Found Packed Into 2 Truck Trailers In Mexico

Metanews: Mexican authorities found and detained 513 illegal immigrants from Central America and Asia who were crammed inside two tractor-trailers heading toward the United States. Each of them had paid $7,000 to travel in inhumane conditions. Officials said the group was offered food, shelter and medical assistance while Mexican federal immigration authorities reached out to consulates and embassies to arrange their return to their home countries.

• 2011-05-18T21:05:32+00:00
• Duration: 01:43

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