Sierra Vista, Arizona (KGUN) — For Cochise County law enforcement, traffic stops are turning into high-speed chases. Some people in the diver’s seat aren’t even old enough to get a driver’s license.

“Social media has become a popular recruitment tool for cartels. Mark Danells said.

Surprising Fact: According to Dannells, nearly 99% of underage smugglers arrested in Cochise County were found on the app.

He says he has been promised a large sum of money for catching and taking anyone who crosses the border north.

“I had two high school students in Phoenix, and they both admitted that word was circulating that they were coming to Cochise County and smuggling. has not seen the big picture, what they are involved in. And it is an international crime, a criminal cartel that shows no respect for them or anyone.”

A recent visit by the U.S. Border Patrol and Cochise County Sheriff’s Deputy showed a trend involving more teenagers as human smugglers.

Some are as young as 14-15 years old and far from home.

Minors who are captured are released to their guardians rather than being returned to the streets. Locals consider it a very important duty for the safety of children and the community.

“If mom, dad, or their guardian knows they are smuggling here, yes, I will prosecute. I like the slogan, where your kids are at 10 at night.” You know, check the bedroom at 1 or 2 in the morning Call law enforcement Let’s find your kids I’m putting them in this situation because they’re putting themselves at risk I don’t want to get involved in county smuggling.”

The Cochise County Sheriff’s Department is doing what it can to address the increased activity from the border.

They are awaiting guidance from the federal government and are following the High Court’s decision. Extend title stay 42.