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Collaborative effort shuts down stash house in Laredo

Release Date
Thu, 07/21/2022
Press Officer

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station in collaboration with local law enforcement shut down a stash house yielding the apprehension of several undocumented individuals in Laredo, Texas.

The incident occurred on July 19, when agents working together with Webb County Constable Office Precinct 2, Webb County Attorney Office, and Homeland Security Investigations conducted a visit to a residence on Ugarte Street.  After a search of the residence, agents discovered 40 undocumented individuals at the residence.  All were medically screened before being processed accordingly.

 To report suspicious activity such as human and/or drug smuggling, contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll free at 1-800-343-1994.

 

Last Modified: Aug 22, 2022