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Chihuahua police rescue 12 migrants, arrest 3 suspected smugglers

Chihuahua state police rescued 12 migrants and arrested three suspected human smugglers after intercepting two vehicles on Sept. 30 near Juárez. The operation was part of Mirror Operations, coordinated patrols between Mexican and U.S. authorities along the border.

Where
Near Doctor Porfirio Parra, municipality of Juárez, Chihuahua; El Paso area (across from Fort Hancock, Texas)
When
Sept. 30, 2026
Sources
One outlet

Counties: El Paso

Taxes and money

The sources don't state an effect on taxes. They do state these figures.

  • U.S. currency seized during Mirror Operations$52,8601 3
  • Mexican pesos seized during Mirror Operations128,0001 3

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Who's involved

  • Chihuahua Public Safety Department (SSPE)Conducted police operation
  • Gilberto LoyaChihuahua Public Safety Secretary
  • Fredinson Miguel P.P.Arrested on suspicion of human smuggling
  • Leonardo C.L.Arrested on suspicion of human smuggling
  • Ailyn Karina R.O.Arrested on suspicion of human smuggling

The facts

  • Chihuahua police intercepted two vehicles on Sept. 30 near Doctor Porfirio Parra.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Officers rescued 12 migrants and arrested 3 suspected smugglers.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • The group included eight Mexican nationals, three Guatemalan nationals, and one Ecuadorian national.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • The operation was part of Mirror Operations, coordinated patrols between U.S. and Mexican authorities.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Chihuahua has conducted 213 Mirror Operations since September 2021, rescuing or assisting 1,768 migrants.1 3 Stated by 2 sources
  • Those operations resulted in 204 arrests for human smuggling, kidnapping, unlawful detention, extortion, and drug-related crimes.1 3 Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

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  • Chihuahua Public Safety Department The 12 migrants intended to cross into the United States through Praxedis G. Guerrero area.1 3
  • Chihuahua Public Safety Department It will continue coordinating with Mexican and U.S. authorities to prevent crimes against migrants.1 3

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  1. Chihuahua police rescue 12 migrants, arrest 3 suspected smugglers near Juárez ABC27 Not rated, October 5, 2026
  2. Chihuahua police rescue 12 migrants, arrest 3 suspected smugglers near Juárez BorderReport Not rated, October 5, 2026
  3. Chihuahua police rescue 12 migrants, arrest 3 suspected smugglers near Juárez FOX 5 San Diego & KUSI News Not rated, October 6, 2026

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