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Border Patrol Agents Arrest 8 Illegal Aliens at Stash House

Release Date
Sun, 08/19/2018

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station in partnership with the Laredo Police Department discovered eight illegal aliens at a stash house. 

The incident transpired shortly after 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 18 after both agencies received information of illegal activity at an apartment complex located on Alicante Drive. Upon arriving at the scene, agents and officers discovered eight illegal aliens and arrested a United States citizen for harboring the illegal aliens.  All individuals were placed under arrest and the illegal aliens were determined to be from the Dominican Republic.  All individuals were found to be in good health and 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.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021