Skip to main content

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. Border Patrol agents rescue migrants stowed away in a locked train compartment at Laredo Sector

Border Patrol agents rescue migrants stowed away in a locked train compartment at Laredo Sector

Release Date
Fri, 07/12/2024

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to Cotulla Station discovered and rescued another 20 migrants stowed away in a locked train compartment. 

On July 12 at approximately 6:30 a.m., Border Patrol agents while working their assigned duties in Cotulla, Texas, conducted a train check and discovered undocumented non-citizens in a train compartment. The compartment was locked, and all subjects had no means of escape.

After unlocking the train compartment, agents discovered the migrants. The migrants were provided medical assistance and found all 20 migrants to be in good health despite the 100 plus degree temperatures.

The migrants were from the countries of Mexico and Guatemala. All subjects were processed according to their individual immigration status.

""Cotulla Station discovered and rescued another 20 migrants

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is America's frontline: the nation's largest law enforcement organization and the world's first unified border management agency. The 65,000+ men and women of CBP protect America on the ground, in the air, and on the seas. We facilitate safe, lawful travel and trade and ensure our country's economic prosperity. We enhance the nation's security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and trust.

Last Modified: Jul 12, 2024