The South Texas city is the latest to grapple with aging water infrastructure, which officials suggested could have been the cause for the E. coli outbreak.
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Laredo Sector BP halted a human smuggling attempt at IH-35 checkpoint
Laredo BP agents prevented a human smuggling attempt at the IH-35 checkpoint north of Laredo.
124 Pounds of Prohibited Fresh Pork, Poultry Meat Found
BP officers, agriculture specialists at Laredo Port of Entry in a single enforcement action seized over 120lbs of prohibited fresh pork and poultry meat.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents arrest criminals
In two separate events, Laredo BP agents arrested a criminal with an active warrant and a self-proclaimed gang member who had attempted to cross illegally with a group of undocumented individuals near Laredo, Texas.
CBP Officers Apprehend Man Sought for Sexual Assault of a Child
CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended a man at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge who had an outstanding warrant out of Webb County, Texas, for Sexual Assault of a Child.
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Two Fugitives Sought for Sexual Offenses
CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, detained two male subjects wanted for sexual offenses in two separate, unrelated incidents.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents arrest sex offender
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents from the Laredo South Station arrested a convicted sex offender in Laredo, Texas.
Marine Unit Stops Multiple Illegal Entries
You can help by reporting suspicious activity such as alien and/or drug smuggling by calling 1-800-343-1994.
Laredo - Human Smuggling Attempt in Box Truck
Laredo Sector stopped a human smuggling attempt involving a U-Haul rental box truck in south Laredo and apprehended 114 illegal aliens.
Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Child Sexual Assault
Laredo Port of Entry detained a wanted man with an outstanding warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child out of Houston.
Weapons Encountered by Laredo Border Patrol
Within 24 hours, three weapons were seized in three separate events involving human smuggling.
Border Patrol Officers Seize Over $2.5 Million in Hard Narcotics
“While drug trafficking organizations employ a variety of methods to smuggle their illicit product…”
U.S. Customs Reminds Public of Prohibited Agricultural Items in Texas
Certain agricultural items used in holiday festivities are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and can carry harmful pests and diseases.
Over 200 Individuals Smuggled in Commercial Trailers
The individuals along with the driver, a U.S. citizen, were taken into custody pending investigation.
Stash House Shut Down
The search led to the discovery of 17 individuals inside the home who were illegally in the United States from the country of Mexico.
Laredo Border Patrol has Increase of Arrests
“Over the past 10 days, agents in the Laredo Sector have arrested 3 aliens attempting to illegally enter the United States that have prior convictions for sexual offenses and 36 criminal aliens.”