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Laredo Sector Border Patrol Assists in the Rescue of 44 Illegal Aliens in a Trailer

Release Date
Thu, 06/22/2017

LAREDO, Texas – The incident occurred on June 19, 2017, when Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assisted the Laredo Police Department on a traffic stop near Conley Road in Laredo, Texas.

Border Patrol agents arrived and assisted the Laredo Police Department in the rescue of 44 illegal aliens that were locked inside of a trailer.   The 44 illegal aliens were determined to be from the countries of Mexico, and Guatemala.  The driver, a United States Citizen was arrested.

“These criminal organizations view these individuals as mere commodities without regard for their safety.  The blatant disregard for human life will not be tolerated. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to disrupt and dismantle these organizations and prosecute those responsible,” said Laredo Sector Assistant Chief Patrol Agent Gabriel Acosta.

The Laredo Sector Border Patrol will continue to warn against the dangers of people crossing illegally into the United States through dangerous environmental conditions.  Our Border Safety Initiative (BSI) is a humanitarian, bi-national strategy designed to reduce illegal alien deaths, educate and inform potential illegal aliens of the dangers and hazards of crossing the border illegally, and to respond to those who are in life-threatening situations. 

To report suspicious activity, call 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