DPS Troopers followed a human smuggler driving a Nissan Pathfinder on a high-speed pursuit in Laredo. The smuggler, Miguel Vasquez from Laredo, recklessly evaded throughout neighborhoods and disregarded stop signs. During the pursuit, Vasquez’s vehicle sustained damages causing it to catch on fire. After a short foot pursuit, Vasquez was arrested by DPS Troopers and charged with smuggling of persons and evading arrest. Five illegal immigrants being transported inside the vehicle, from Mexico, were referred to Border Patrol.
