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Foreign Nationals Caught Smuggling in Ambulance Disguise

7/13/2025

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In a troubling trend, four foreign nationals tried to sneak into the U.S. disguised as patients in ambulances at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehended a Mexican ambulance driver for human smuggling, sparking serious concerns about public safety and the integrity of emergency medical services.

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In a troubling trend, four foreign nationals tried to sneak into the U.S. disguised as patients in ambulances at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection apprehended a Mexican ambulance driver for human smuggling, sparking serious concerns about public safety and the integrity of emergency medical services.