LAREDO, TEXAS – Multi agencies working together, the U.S. Border Patrol, Homeland Security Investigations, and Webb County Constables Precinct 2 deputies shut down a stash house in Laredo. 
The incident occurred during the late afternoon of November 4, when agents acted on information of suspicious activity at a home on Lyon Street. After a consensual search of the residence, a total of ten individuals were discovered inside the home.
All subjects were medically screened at the scene and were determined to be illegally in the United States from the countries of Mexico and Ecuador. Personal protective equipment was distributed to all individuals after encounter. The U.S. Border Patrol took them into custody and processed them accordingly.
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, agents from the Laredo Sector are trained and ready to respond to an array of emergencies and provide aid to anyone in need. Their commitment to Public Service is foremost in their duties. The Vision of the Laredo Sector is to enhance the Nation’s security through innovation, intelligence, collaboration, and community trust.
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. If you see something, please say something. You can also follow us on our social media platforms on Twitter and Instagram @usbpchieflrt and @usbpdepchieflrt and on Facebook at US Border Patrol Laredo Sector.