An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

  1. Home
  2. Newsroom
  3. Local Media Release
  4. Laredo Sector Agents Discover Eight Illegal Aliens Inside Freight Train

Laredo Sector Agents Discover Eight Illegal Aliens Inside Freight Train

Release Date
Thu, 08/01/2019

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents discover eight illegal aliens hiding inside a grain hopper railcar of a freight train traveling into the interior of the country near Hebbronville, Texas.

The incident occurred on July 30, when an agent conducting train check duties observed several cut seals on several grain hoppers. Upon further inspection of the grain hoppers, agents found eight individuals hiding inside an empty hopper railcar. Agents also found a makeshift ladder inside the railcar. Laredo Sector Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue (BORSTAR) unit assisted the illegal aliens in exiting the railcar, evaluated the subjects and determined the subjects did not require medical attention.

The subjects were determined to be illegal aliens from the countries of Mexico, Guatemala and Ecuador. The 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.

Agents Discover Eight Illegal Aliens Inside Freight Train

Last Modified: Mar 28, 2024