Unnamed Arrested, Human smuggling

Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Rescue 76 Illegal Aliens in a Tractor-Trailer

LAREDO, Texas – On January 26, 2018, agents at the Border Patrol Checkpoint on north Highway 83 encountered a tractor-trailer at the primary lane. The driver was questioned regarding his immigration status and was referred to secondary for further inspection. Upon further inspection, Border Patrol agents discovered 76 illegal aliens inside the trailer.

Name: Unnamed

Country: US

State: TX

Arresting Agencies: 1

Arrested: 1

Rescued: 76

Date of Announcement: January 29, 2018

Arrest End Date: January 26, 2018

Comments: Human smuggling

Source 1: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/laredo-sector-border-patrol-agents-rescue-76-illegal-aliens-tractor