LAREDO, Tex.

(KGNS) - A 17-year-old Laredo resident was arrested on six counts of smuggling of persons early after an investigation found he was moving six Ecuadorian nationals through a private ranch along US 83 South in Webb County.

Kalet Alejandro Olivares was taken into custody on foot at 6 a.m. on July 14, on a private ranch property located alongside US 83 South.