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Laredo Sector Border Patrol shuts down stash house

Release Date
Thu, 02/23/2023

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South and Hebbronville Station in cooperation with local law enforcement shut down a stash house in Laredo, Texas.

On Feb. 22, collaborative efforts between multiple law enforcement agencies closed a stash house in central Laredo. Border Patrol agents were able to get a total of 46 individuals from the residence.

Border Patrol agents transported the individuals to the Laredo South Station where record checks revealed they were illegally present in the U.S. The undocumented individuals were from the countries of Mexico and Guatemala. All subjects were taken into Border Patrol custody and processed accordingly.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection welcomes assistance from the community. Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity to the U.S. Border Patrol while remaining anonymous by calling 1-800-343-1994.

 

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the comprehensive management, control, and protection of our nation’s borders, combining customs, immigration, border security, and agricultural protection at and between official ports of entry.

Last Modified: May 22, 2023