Two Migrants Disguised as Workers Arrested After Border Crossing in El Paso

On January 9, a video surfaced showing two migrants, one from Mexico and one from Ecuador, crossing the Rio Grande while disguised as construction workers, accompanied by three suspected human smugglers. After crossing the river, they approached a border wall gate in the Old Fort Bliss area of West El Paso, where they were apprehended by the El Paso Sector Border Patrol. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding border security and human smuggling tactics in the region.

Key Details: • Incident occurred on January 9, 2023. • Migrants were arrested at a border wall gate in the Old Fort Bliss area. • Video of the crossing is circulating on social media.