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Border Patrol Agents Stop Box Truck Smuggling Attempt

Release Date
Fri, 09/21/2018

LAREDO, Texas – Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate Highway 35 Border Patrol Checkpoint prevented a human smuggling attempt of 15 illegal aliens. 

Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered 15 aliens hidden in a box truck at the Interstate 35 checkpoint
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents
discovered 15 illegal aliens hidden in a
box truck at the  Interstate 35 Border
Patrol checkpoint.

On September 20, the event emerged after the driver of box truck consented to a non-intrusive scan utilizing an x-ray machine.  During the non-intrusive scan, a Border Patrol agent observed anomalies within the cargo area of the box truck.  Upon further inspection, Border Patrol agents discovered 15 individuals under a plastic cover. 

The 15 male subjects were found in good health and determined to be illegally present in the United States.  The individuals were from the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Brazil.  The driver, a United States citizen, and 15 illegal aliens was arrested and processed accordingly.

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 the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.

Last Modified: Feb 03, 2021