Suspected human smugglers lead cops on 100-mph chase before bailing and allegedly committing armed carjacking
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Video Suspected human smugglers lead authorities on 100-mph chase before bailing out in Texas Aerial video shows authorities pursuing suspected human smugglers in Texas before the vehicle was disabled and the occupants fled, with officials saying one suspect later carjacked a civilian at gunpoint. (@CBPCommissioner via X)
Two suspected human smugglers led authorities on a 100-mph chase in Texas on Thursday before bailing out of their vehicle, with one allegedly carjacking a civilian at gunpoint, authorities said.
Helicopter video from U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations shows the high-speed pursuit unfolding along Interstate 10 in Fabens.
Authorities are seen pursuing the suspected human smugglers before their vehicle was disabled and both occupants fled on foot.
Two suspected human smugglers bailed out of their vehicle after a high-speed pursuit in Texas, authorities said. (CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott via X)
An official can be heard over radio communications saying the vehicle's front right tire may have been damaged by a spike strip.
Moments later, the vehicle slows down and two occupants jump out and run.
"Bail out, bail out, bail out!" someone is heard shouting in the video.
The two men are then seen running across the highway , with one quickly apprehended by a member of the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Helicopter video shows authorities pursuing suspected human smugglers during a high-speed chase along Interstate 10 in Fabens, Texas. (CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott via X.)
The other suspect allegedly carjacked a civilian at gunpoint before he was also later taken into custody, authorities said.
Authorities have not released information about how many people were allegedly being smuggled or their nationalities.
"Outstanding coordination by Border Patrol, AMO, HSI and Texas DPS," CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott posted on X alongside video of the pursuit.
"Suspected human smugglers hit 100+ mph and bailed out when their vehicle was disabled," Scott continued. "One then carjacked a civilian at gunpoint. Smugglers risk lives for profit. We will keep taking them down."
The incident took place near a Speedway gas station at around 9:16 a.m., according to KFOX14.
The suspects are expected to face human smuggling and evading arrest or detention charges, the station reported.
One suspect allegedly carjacked a civilian at gunpoint after fleeing a vehicle during a high-speed pursuit in Texas, authorities said. (CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott via X)
Fox News Digital has reached out to U.S. Customs and Border Protection for additional information.
Michael Sinkewicz is a writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to michael.sinkewicz@fox.com
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