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Laredo Sector Border Patrol and Law Enforcement Partners Apprehend Large Number of Individuals in a Stash House

Release Date
Mon, 04/19/2021

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol, Webb County Constable Precinct 2 (WCCP2), and Laredo Police Department (LPD) worked together to shut down a stash house with a large group of individuals.

 

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Individuals found hiding in a stash house. 

The incident occurred during the evening of April 15 when law enforcement officers responded to suspicious activity at a residence in south Laredo.  After making contact with several individuals, they conducted a search of the property.  The search revealed 87 individuals illegally present in the country.  The individuals were identified as nationals of Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

None of the individuals were wearing any personal protective equipment (PPE).  All the individuals were medically screened, taken into custody, and processed accordingly.

The smuggling and housing of large groups of individuals in stash houses has not been deterred by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.  Stash house incidents such as this pose a threat not only to the people exploited by human smuggling but also to the people and safety of our Nation.

Take a stand against these criminal organizations and other potentially dangerous acts by reporting suspicious activity in our neighborhoods.  To report suspicious activity such as human and/or drug smuggling, download the “USBP Laredo Sector” App or contact the Laredo Sector Border Patrol toll free at 1-800-343-1994.

Last Modified: Nov 19, 2021