SOCORRO, N.M. (KRQE) – New Mexico State Police found a van full of undocumented individuals in Soccoro on Friday. Police conducted a traffic stop on the van on I-25 near milepost 146 due to the vehicle having the registration plate displayed upside down. During the traffic stop, the officer was able to see hands holding onto bars attached to the interior side of the windows, leading the officer to believe there may be occupants inside held against their will, NMSP said. Story continues below News: NMSU researchers test rancid animal fat to use as mosquito repellent Investigation: Inside the complex system of holding child abusers accountable in New Mexico Community: New Mexico Strange: Prominent Ghost Stories in Albuquerque's Old Town The driver told police that he was paid to transport the undocumented individuals. United States Border Patrol arrived to assist NMSP and discovered 29 individuals inside the van. The driver and the undocumented individuals in the vehicle were turned over to USBP, according to NMSP.