(Seguin) — A coordinated law enforcement effort on Interstate 10 has resulted in the recovery of six stolen vehicles valued at more than $470,000 and the arrest of two men believed to be transporting them out of the country.
According to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies assigned to its Auto Theft Unit, K9 Unit and Patrol Division, working alongside the Gonzales County Sheriff’s Office, intercepted two semi-tractor trailers traveling along Interstate 10 early Monday morning.
Authorities say the trailers were found to be carrying six stolen vehicles believed to be en route to Honduras.
Two Honduran nationals were taken into custody. They were identified as Pedro Velasquez, 19, who authorities say is currently residing in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Dany Arias-Tucios,48 of Honduras. Both suspects have been charged with theft of property valued between $150,000 and $300,000.
Officials reported that the trucks, trailers and recovered vehicles remain in custody as investigators work to confirm ownership and determine whether they are subject to seizure.
The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office say the investigation into the origin of the stolen vehicles is ongoing, and additional arrests or charges may be forthcoming.
Anyone with information related to this case or other vehicle thefts in the area is encouraged to contact Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 1-877-403-TIPS (8477) or by visiting guadalupecountycrimestoppers.org. Tipsters are also invited to use the P3Tips mobile app. Officials say eligible tips that lead to an arrest may qualify for a cash reward.