Collaborative effort shuts down stash house in Laredo

Collaborative effort shuts down stash house in Laredo

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.

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.

 

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.

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