Multiple Smuggling Attempts Shutdown by Laredo Border Patrol
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
LAREDO (News Release) – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped multiple smuggling attempts throughout the week.
On April 26, Laredo North agents apprehended three smuggling cases at the I-35 checkpoint. Agents apprehended a total of 17 individuals concealed inside tractor cabs. The undocumented individuals were processed accordingly. The drivers of all three tractor-trailers will be prosecuted for human smuggling.
The second incident, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents along with ATF served a search warrant in Laredo that resulted in the seizure of marijuana, two firearms, and one arrest. ATF is currently investigating the case.
On April 25, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents along with Texas DPS and Webb County Attorney’s office shut down a suspected stash house in south Laredo. Six subjects were taken into custody. One subject was found to have an active warrant and turned over to Webb County Sheriff's Office. The other five subjects were found to undocumented individuals and processed accordingly.
On April 24, Cotulla agents recovered two stolen vehicles. Both vehicles caused property damage in an attempt to evade capture. All occupants absconded from the vehicles and were not found. Both stolen vehicles were turned over to Medina and La Salle County Sheriff’s office for further investigation.
