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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Arrest Multiple Subjects at Suspected Stash House

Release Date
Sun, 12/09/2018

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended over a dozen individuals after responding to a report of a suspected stash house Saturday afternoon.

The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. on December 8, when agents received information about multiple suspected illegal aliens at a residence in south Laredo.  Upon arriving at the address, agents saw several individuals attempting to hide.

Responding agents apprehended a total of 14 subjects, including four juveniles.  Immigration inspections determined all the individuals were nationals of Guatemala illegally present in the United States.  All subjects were taken into custody for processing.

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 official ports of entry. CBP is charged with securing the borders of the United States while enforcing hundreds of laws and facilitating lawful trade and travel.

Last Modified: Mar 12, 2024