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Border Patrol Agents Prevent Human Smuggling Attempt, Apprehend 11 Illegal Aliens

Release Date
Tue, 08/28/2018

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Freer Border Patrol Station recently disrupted a human smuggling attempt involving a vehicle traveling on Farm Market Road 2050, arresting 11 illegal aliens in the enforcement action.

On August 28, Border Patrol agents received a citizen’s report about a suspicious vehicle traveling on Farm Market Road 2050 near the Cedro Hills Wind Farm.  Agents encountered the vehicle, a maroon Chevrolet pickup truck, at the main gate of the wind farm. Upon encounter, agents witnessed several subjects absconding to the brush.  After a search of the area, agents arrested a total of 11 illegal aliens.

All of the individuals were processed accordingly and the vehicle used in the smuggling attempt was seized by the United States Border Patrol. 

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