Man Detained After He Unknowingly Nearly Smuggled Migrants

A man is worried he may very shortly been deported for driving into the United States from Tijuana, Mexico, with twp people who he said snuck into his van that were undocumented.

Man Unidentified Fears for His Life

He is not the only one, according to some accounts. “I really do fear for my life. What else could they do to me, I don’t know,” said the San Diego man who has asked not to be identified by his name. He believes that what happened to him last Friday at San Ysidro Border Crossing is a cautionary tale. “I believe it is a scam,” he exclaimed.

Man Unidentified: Looking to Make Extra Money

After losing his job as a driver during the pandemic, he hoped to earn some extra money. Therefore, the father of four just hopped into his van. Then he headed to Tijuana after responding to an online post seeking a clothing delivery from an American store.

Hoping to earn some extra money after losing his job as a driver during the pandemic, the father of four hopped into his van and headed to Tijuana after responding to an online post seeking a clothing delivery from an American store.

In fact it is a not-so-uncommon request in these times, some say, since the COVID-19 pandemic has curtailed border crossing and access to goods.

The List

“I thought everything was legit because they sent me a list of what they wanted. In fact, that is why I tell you everything was legit. Therefore, sometimes trying to do good things for people can bring misery,” the man explained.

Detained at the Border

The misery has kicked into high gear for the San Diego man in his 50s. They documented his moves to let his family know therefore know he’s safe. Then soon after taking a picture at the border crossing, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers detained him for hours.

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