The Texas Department of Public Safety (TxDS) has released dramatic aerial footage of recent human smuggling busts in desert regions of the Lone Star State.
“Today, I’m highlighting the vital work of the TxDPS Aircraft Operations Division in West Texas as part of Operation Lone Star. These videos show how our aircraft support plays a key role in border security and in assisting federal partners and troopers on the ground,” spokesman Lt. Chris Olivarez explained.
On May 20, a smuggler transporting four illegal aliens fled into the desert in El Paso County and became stuck in the sand.
All five suspects bailed out on foot and were quickly apprehended by TxDPS troopers and U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) agents.
VIDEO 2: DPS Aircraft Ops in West Texas
5/20/25: @TxDPS aircraft responded to assist in a vehicle pursuit on IH-10 in El Paso Co. The smuggler drove into the desert and got stuck—then bailed out with 4 illegal immigrants.
With support from DPS and Border Patrol, all suspects… https://t.co/Mr2qjknH4k pic.twitter.com/kEwQmoa2tM
— Chris Olivarez (@LtChrisOlivarez) May 23, 2025
Also on May 20, a smuggler attempting to outrun a Texas Rangers Special Operations Group in a Ford Mustang was rammed and boxed in on a highway in El Paso County.
Authorities arrested eight illegal aliens and the driver, all of whom were turned over to USBP for federal prosecution.
Final Video Involving Texas DPS Aircraft Operations in West Texas
5/20/25: @TxDPS aircraft assisted ground units in El Paso County as the Texas Rangers Special Operations Group boxed in a Ford Mustang involved in human smuggling. The vehicle was stopped, the driver arrested, and… https://t.co/KwgLyldWLx pic.twitter.com/QBt4Ob0bw8
— Chris Olivarez (@LtChrisOlivarez) May 23, 2025
On May 21, a smuggler driving a large ATV dumped three illegals in the desert before eventually running out of gas and being caught by USBP agents from Las Cruces, NM.
Today, I’m highlighting the vital work of the @TxDPS Aircraft Operations Division in West Texas as part of Operation Lone Star. These videos show how our aircraft support plays a key role in border security and in assisting federal partners and troopers on the ground.
In the… pic.twitter.com/KP523l9mAo
— Chris Olivarez (@LtChrisOlivarez) May 23, 2025
“This footage shows how rugged and remote West Texas can be—and how smugglers try to use that to their advantage. But this smuggler was no match for our aircrews’ and agents’ teamwork and persistence on the ground,” Lt. Olivarez explained.
This article was originally published at InfoWars.com
