Trunk Trap in Laredo | Laredo News

Laredo News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

A chilling human smuggling bust in Laredo exposed a terrifying new trend: migrants using apps and phones to navigate dangerous routes, while smugglers increasingly rely on tech and even migrant guides. In one case, an 18-year-old driver faced trafficking charges after authorities found someone locked in his car’s trunk — a deadly setup made worse by extreme heat. Law enforcement is scrambling as smugglers bypass traditional methods, cutting straight through private land to stash houses, showing how fast and deadly these operations are evolving. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…