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Border Patrol Agents and Homeland Security Investigations Intercept Alien Smuggling Attempt

Release Date
Wed, 08/22/2018

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents assisted Homeland Security Investigations apprehend 34 illegal aliens during an alien smuggling attempt in Laredo, Texas.

The incident transpired on Aug. 22 when Homeland Security Investigations requested assistance from Border Patrol agents regarding a possible alien smuggling attempt utilizing a tractor-trailer in central Laredo, Texas.  Upon further inspection of the tractor-trailer, Border Patrol agents discovered 34 illegal aliens inside the trailer.  The illegal aliens, 29 males and five females, were found in good health and were identified as being from the countries of Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Nicaragua, El Salvador and Honduras.  All subjects were processed accordingly.

To report suspicious activity such as alien and/or drug smuggling, download the “USBP Laredo Sector” App or contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll-free at 1-800-343-1994. 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation's borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021