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Illegal Aliens found Hiding in Windjammer

Release Date
Wed, 09/12/2018

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35 disrupted a smuggling attempt involving two illegal aliens hiding in the windjammer of a semi-truck. 

Border Patrol agents discovered two illegal aliens in the windjammer of a semi-tractor at the Interstate 35 checkpoint
Border Patrol agents discovered two illegal
aliens hidden in the windjammer of a semi-
tractor during an examination at the
Interstate 35 Border Patrol checkpoint.

The incident occurred on September 11, after the driver of the tractor-trailer consented to an inspection utilizing a non-intrusive imaging system.  During the scan, agents observed an anomaly appearing to be humans hiding within the windjammer.  Further inspection revealed two illegal aliens from the country of Mexico. 

The illegal aliens and the driver, a United States citizen, were arrested and 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