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8 Injured in Brooks County Smuggling Attempt

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Posted 12:25 PM 10/5/2012 : Eight Injured In Brooks County Smuggling Attempt

FALFURRIAS - A human smuggling attempt goes terribly wrong and lands eight people in the hospital.

It happened this morning around 5am on US Highway 281 about nine miles of Falfurrias.

The Department of Public Safety says an alleged smuggler was speeding to pick up about 15 illegal

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