LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol Agents assigned to the Freer Border Patrol Station arrested four illegal aliens and recovered a stolen vehicle east of Encinal, Texas.
The incident occurred during the evening of July 31, when agents received information of a suspicious white pickup truck exiting a ranch off Highway 44 east of Encinal, Texas. Responding agents encountered the vehicle on the highway and attempted to catch up to it. The vehicle proceeded to drive off the highway and through a ranch fence in an attempt to evade apprehension. Agents searched for the vehicle and found it abandoned in the brush. An extensive search of the surrounding area ensued. Agents tracked and were able to apprehend four individuals.
The subject were determined to be Mexican nationals illegally present in the United States.
Record checks revealed the vehicle was reported stolen from Burleson, Texas and turned over to DPS.
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.
