14 undocumented immigrants found in tractor trailer at Falfurrias checkpoint

U.S. Border Patrol agents discovered 14 people they believe to be undocumented immigrants hidden in a tractor-trailer at the Falfurrias checkpoint.

On Tuesday, a Border Patrol K9 alerted agents to a trailer in the inspection lane at the checkpoint, according to a news release.

Agents opened the tractor trailer and found 14 people hidden within the cargo. Agents arrested the driver and a passenger, who are U.S. citizens, the release states.

Agents later discovered the people in the trailer are from Mexico and Guatemala. They all declined medical attention, the release states.