A traffic stop ttwarted a human smuggling attempt.

On Wednesday, U.S. Border Patrol agents stopped a pick up truck on eastbound Interstate 8 near Jacumba Hot Springs. Agents found a human smuggling incident involving two suspected smugglers and two illegal aliens from Mexico.Inspection of the truck led to the discovery of three loaded firearms, two handguns and one "ghost gun" style rifle. The rifle had no serial number. Agents also seized 23 rounds of 5.56 mm rifle ammunition, 69 rounds of 9 mm ammunition, and 6 magazines. The suspected smugglers are facing felony charges.