10 rescued from suspected human smuggling operation in SW Houston, 2 in custody

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Photo from the scene. (Source: Houston Police Department/Twitter)

HOUSTON - Police are now investigating a case of suspected human smuggling in southwest Houston.

According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the 9000 block of McAvoy.

Authorities said a total of 10 people were rescued from a house where they were being held.

Police said indications are this is human smuggling.

Two suspects are in custody, according to police.

HPD Vice and ICE are investigating.

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