Hundreds of Illegal Aliens Pour Across the Border Over the Weekend

 

LAREDO, TX – During a busy weekend, Laredo Sector Border Patrol stopped three human smuggling attempts at its checkpoints and apprehended 230 individuals.

Beginning on February 19 through February 22, human smugglers attempted to use tractor-trailers to smuggle people from the countries of Brazil, Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras through different Laredo Sector checkpoints.  In each incident, the vigilance of agents, along with Service canines, foiled these attempts.  All the concealed individuals were found to be illegally present in the U.S.

In all three events, the individuals, along with the drivers, all U.S. citizens, were placed under arrest pending further investigation.  U.S. Border Patrol seized the tractors and trailers.  

Most of the individuals were not wearing any personal protective equipment (PPE).  They were all medically screened and provided PPE.  None required medical attention.

Despite the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, smugglers continue to show little or no regard for the safety of our Nation by indiscriminately smuggling criminals and convicted felons into the country.  Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents will continue to keep our country and communities safe from dangerous criminals as they strive to uphold the agency’s Core Values of Vigilance, Service, and Integrity.

Illegal Aliens in Tractor Trailer 2021 (Contributed/CBP)

Illegal Aliens in Tractor Trailer 2021 (Contributed/CBP)

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, 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.  

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