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Laredo Sector Border Patrol arrest a wanted fugitive

Release Date
Mon, 01/09/2023

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a wanted fugitive at the I-35 checkpoint.

 On Jan. 7, as Border Patrol agents while working at the I-35 checkpoint, encountered a motorcyclist at the primary inspection lane. After agents conducted record checks, the rider identified as Matthew Joshua Laureano, a 36-year-old male U.S. citizen was wanted by Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). Record checks also revealed he is a member of the Bandido Motorcycle gang.

Matthew Joshua Laureano was turned over to DPS. The matter remains under investigation.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol while remaining anonymous by calling 1-800-343-1994.

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.

Last Modified: May 22, 2023