Texas authorities have not found steak seasonings in the bodies of 53 immigrants who died in a sultry tractor trailer. The stimulating spice was used in an obvious attempt to hide the smell ofwhile smuggling victims to the United States.
A spokesman for the Bexar County Manager's office condemned the widely repeated allegations in an email to the post on Thursday.
"So far, medical inspectors have not found evidence of such substances during the test," said spokesman Tom Peine.
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Express-News also said that smugglers often use seasonings and other substances to prevent trained dogs from detecting immigrants. I quoted an investigator.
"They sprinkle seasonings to cover the scent so they can pass the border patrol checkpoints," said former HSI Lardeo Deputy Special Agent. Timothy Tabs says.
