Central American Migrants Rescued After South Texas Border Crossing
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents rescued two Central American migrants who became lost on a ranch after illegally crossing the border in South Texas.
Hebbronville Station
Smuggler Packs 19 Migrants in Pickup Truck near Texas Border
Border Patrol agents in the Laredo Sector stopped a human smuggling attempt where a driver packed 19 migrants into a pickup truck. The driver managed to escape after fleeing the scene, leaving his cargo behind.
Border Patrol Arrests Two Central Americans in Texas with Gang Affiliations
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents arrested two Central Americans and identified them as members of the 18th Street gang. The arrests occurred in two separate incidents near the Texas-Mexico border.
Disrupted Human Smuggling Operations Net 59 Migrants, Stolen Vehicles
Human smugglers led Border Patrol on multiple pursuits, ending in the apprehension of several migrants and the recovery of two stolen vehicles. At least one chase resulted in a crash involving an innocent motorist.
Rancher Finds Migrant’s Remains 50 Miles from Texas-Mexico Border
A South Texas rancher notified Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents after finding the remains of a deceased migrant nearly 50 miles from the Mexican border.
Large Group of Central American Migrants Apprehended 60 Miles into Texas
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a large group of mostly Central American migrants marching through a ranch located about 60 miles north of the Texas-Mexico border. The group included an unaccompanied minor.
Border Patrol Apprehends 31 in Multiple Texas Human Smuggling Events
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended 31 illegal immigrants in four separate smuggling incidents.
Fugitive 18th Street Gang Member Arrested by Border Patrol Agents
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents arrested a member of the 18th Street gang who is also wanted for sexual battery in Tennessee.
Human Smuggler Unloads 16 Migrants on South Texas Ranch, Says Border Patrol
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents witnesses a human smuggler crash a pickup truck loaded with 16 migrants through a rancher’s gate and into a fence. Fortunately, no one was injured in the crash.
Border Patrol Rescues 3 Migrants Abandoned by Smugglers in South Texas
The heat of the South Texas summer forces Border Patrol agents to carry out an increasing number of rescues for migrants abandoned by their human smugglers. Agents in the Laredo Sector found three in distress over the weekend.
Convicted Killer, MS-13 Member Arrested in South Texas
Border Patrol agents in the Laredo Sector stopped a previously deported Mexican national who served prison time for murder and an MS-13 member from El Salvador from successfully making their way into the U.S. interior.
Migrant Deaths, Rescues Mount near Border as Texas Heat Rises
Rising temperatures near the Texas-Mexico Border are tasking Border Patrol agents with increasing numbers of rescues and body recoveries.
Border Patrol Agents Rescue Migrant Abandoned Without Water
Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo Sector rescued an illegal immigrant abandoned on a ranch without water.
