Unnamed Arrested, Human smuggling

Border Patrol Agents Apprehend 37 in Checkpoint Smuggling Attempt

LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol conducting checkpoint operations on Interstate Highway 35 apprehended 37 subjects Tuesday evening.The incident occurred on October 16, at approximately 8:30 p.m., when agents encountered a tractor-trailer at the primary inspection area. An immigration inspection of the driver determined he was U.S. citizen.

Name: Unnamed

Country: US

State: TX

Arresting Agencies: 1

Arrested: 1

Rescued: 37

Date of Announcement: October 17, 2018

Arrest End Date: October 16, 2018

Comments: Human smuggling

Source 1: https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/local-media-release/border-patrol-agents-apprehend-37-checkpoint-smuggling-attempt