Federal officials announced significant developments in a deadly South Texas human smuggling investigation.

U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons and Department of Homeland Security Special Agent John A. Pasciucco discussed the updates during a news conference late Friday morning.

The bodies of six immigrants were found just after 3:30 p.m. on May 10, 2026, at a rail yard in the 12000 block of Jim Young Way, which is located approximately 15 miles north of downtown Laredo.