Man charged with smuggling 10 people apprehended in Lubbock County

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LUBBOCK, Texas — Jesus Alberto Martinez-Hernandez, 24, was arrested and charged on Saturday with smuggling minors after attempting to transport 10 individuals in his vehicle.

According to an affidavit obtained by EverythingLubbock.com, on Saturday, September 19, at approximately 10:29 a.m., an agent for the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was traveling eastbound on US Highway 62. While driving, the agent noticed a vehicle bearing a paper tag that was unreadable and conducted a traffic stop…

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