Six Men Held After 11 Migrants In Suspected Human Trafficking Ring, Texas Police Say

Six men in Texas are facing several charges after police found 11 migrants being held at a home on the West Side of San Antonio earlier this month, Radar has learned.

Deputies from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office received a call reporting possible human trafficking on Nov. 4 at a home in the 3000 block of Perez Street. As police arrived, a vehicle sped away and led officers on a chase. Not long into the chase, the vehicle suffered a flat tire, and police were able to detain the passengers.

When officers returned to the residence, they found 11 migrants being held in a back apartment at the back of the property.

The following suspects were arrested:

—Neurri Samuel, 45, charged with out of county warrant, engaging in organized criminal (first-degree felony) and smuggling of persons (third-degree felony).

—Jaime Mendez, 42, charged with smuggling of persons (third-degree felony) and engaging in organized criminal (first-degree felony).

—Paul Huron, 21, charged with smuggling of persons (third-degree felony) and engaging in organized criminal (first-degree felony).

—Jesus Rodriguez, 28, charged with engaging in organized criminal (first-degree felony), smuggling of persons (third-degree felony) and illegal entry.

—Manuel de Jesus Yanez Flores, 39, charged with smuggling of persons (third-degree felony), engaging in organized criminal (first-degree felony) and illegal entry.

—Marquez Sylvester, 24, charged with smuggling of persons (third-degree felony) and engaging in organized criminal (first-degree felony).