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Border Patrol Apprehends 10 Subjects at a Stash House

Release Date
Thu, 01/30/2020

LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol and local law enforcement joined efforts to make several arrests at a stash house in El Cenizo, Texas.

On Jan. 30, U.S. Border Patrol acted on information regarding an abandoned trailer being used as a possible stash house. Border Patrol Agents and Webb County Deputy Constables conducted a joint enforcement action at a residence on Rodriguez Street, which led to the apprehension of 10 subjects. All individuals were from the country of Guatemala and illegally present in the United States.

The individuals were taken into custody by Border Patrol pending investigation.

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.

Stash House yields 10 people

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Last Modified: Mar 08, 2024