The driver of a dump truck attempted to smuggle 30 illegal immigrants southwest of Freer, according to U.S. Border Patrol.

Agents said the case unfolded Thursday morning when a white-and-blue dump truck approached the federal checkpoint on U.S. 59 near Freer.

But the truck suddenly turned onto FM 2050 in an apparent attempt to avoid inspection, according to Border Patrol.

Agents said they followed the vehicle and attempted to pull it over. The dump truck then veered off and went through a fence into a nearby ranch, authorities said.

Multiple people then tried to abscond into the brush. Agents said they caught up to 30 people who had entered the country illegally. They were from the countries of Mexico and Ecuador.

"Human smugglers continue to show brazen disregard for human life by using increasingly dangerous methods in their smuggling attempts," Border Patrol said in a statement.

To report suspicious activity such as human or drug smuggling, download the “USBP Laredo Sector” app or contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll free at 1-800-343-1994.