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Gangs may be using rideshare apps to smuggle people into country, Border Patrol says
Summary by Flower Mound News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Aaron Barker , as published by FOX 4 News (KDFW, Dallas-Fort Worth) — News
· July 8, 2026
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Key points Further information on this matter can be found through FOX 4 News. Border Patrol officials have made an alarming discovery that gangs may be utilizing rideshare apps for illicit purposes.
Border Patrol officials have made an alarming discovery that gangs may be utilizing rideshare apps for illicit purposes. The suspected activity involves using these apps to smuggle individuals into the country.
Details of this development are limited, but it is clear that officials are aware of the potential misuse of rideshare services. Further information on this matter can be found through FOX 4 News.
For those seeking more details on this issue, the full report is available from the source, providing additional context and insights into the situation.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: FOX 4 News (KDFW, Dallas-Fort Worth) — News ·
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