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Two men were arrested after 55 undocumented immigrants were found hidden in a produce trailer.

The immigrants, who included three minors, were from nine different countries.

The suspects face up to 10 years in prison and a possible $250,000 fine.

MCALLEN, Texas - A recent Border Patrol stop found a hidden compartment in a produce trailer full of undocumented immigrants, US Customs and Border Protection announced Wednesday.

Two men were taken into custody after the trailer was stopped in Zapata County, Texas. One of the alleged smugglers is also an undocumented immigrant, the CBP release says.

55 immigrants in produce trailer

What we know:

The incident happened on Sept. 19 near San Ygnacio. The driver, Brandon Lajohn Hargrove, 43, of Houston, is said to have claimed he w

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