Border Patrol Disrupts Human Smuggling Operation
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
LAREDO (News Release) – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working together with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) disrupted a human smuggling operation at a stash house in Laredo, Texas.
Photo courtesy of US Border Patrol Laredo Sector
On Nov. 15, Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo North Station working together with DPS, arrived at a residence in central Laredo. When they entered the home, they discovered a total of 13 people that were being held inside the home.
After record checks were conducted it revealed that all the people inside the home were in the country illegally. They were from the countries of Mexico and Guatemala. They were taken into Border Patrol custody and processed accordingly.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol while remaining anonymous by calling 1-800-343-1994.