Horizon City teen sentenced to 18 years in smuggling chase death of innocent woman<\/a><\/p>\nAgents later saw the vehicle driving near an area associated with suspected illegal entries. <\/p>\n
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers stopped it on westbound I-10 near mile marker 72 after observing erratic driving and passengers who were not wearing seat belts, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Border Patrol agents determined that four passengers were in the country without legal documents allowing them to enter or remain in the United States, the complaint alleges. Alhussni told agents he was born in Lebanon and had a legal permanent resident card, then was arrested on suspicion of smuggling, according to the document. <\/p>\n
In a statement to investigators after being advised of his rights, Alhussni said he worked as an Uber driver and joined a Facebook group to find better-paying work, according to the complaint. <\/p>\n
He said he then communicated on WhatsApp with a person identified as \u201cMiguel,\u201d who gave him pickup locations around Fort Hancock.<\/p>\n
Alhussni allegedly told investigators he was paid about $150 per trip through Cash App and cash, with additional money to cover damage to his vehicle\u2019s interior, the document stated. <\/p>\n
He said Miguel told him the passengers were ranch workers with legal documents, according to the complaint. <\/p>\n
The filing also alleges the pickups took place in outdoor lots, the passengers wore camouflage clothing and changed clothes inside Alhussni\u2019s vehicle. On Oct. 13, Miguel allegedly instructed him not to let the passengers use their phones.<\/p>\n
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