What started as a routine early-morning traffic stop on Interstate 10 in Guadalupe County turned into a high-dollar bust on Wednesday, after deputies uncovered six stolen vehicles hidden inside two tractor-trailers. Officials estimate the recovered vehicles are worth more than $470,000. The trucks, trailers and cars were all seized while investigators work to determine where the vehicles were taken from. Authorities said the shipment may have been bound for Honduras.
Traffic Stop Uncovers High-Value Cargo
According to KSAT, deputies pulled over two semi-tractor trailers on I-10 early Wednesday and found six stolen vehicles concealed inside. The outlet reported the vehicles were valued at more than $470,000 and that investigators believe the shipment was headed to Honduras.
KSAT identified the two men arrested as 19-year-old Pedro Velasquez and 48-year-old Dany Arias-Tucios. Both are described as Honduran nationals and are charged with theft of property valued between $150,000 and $300,000. The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office took custody of the trucks, trailers and vehicles while investigators sort through the details, and officials noted that additional charges or arrests could still be on the table.
How To Share Information With Investigators
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 1-877-403-TIPS (8477), using the P3Tips app or visiting the organization’s website. Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers says callers can stay anonymous and may be eligible for cash rewards if their information leads to arrests. Officials also encouraged the public to share any video or photos that might help trace where the stolen vehicles originated.
Investigators Still Tracking The Trail
The case remains active as officials continue working to identify the original owners and where the vehicles were stolen, according to KSAT. Local law enforcement agencies are coordinating as detectives follow leads and review evidence collected from the trailers and their high-priced cargo.
