Laredo, TX

Agents Stop Smuggling Attempt
By Ray Gomez

Story Created: Apr 20, 2009

Agents stopped two human smuggling attempts and seized four loads of drugs in several cases that occurred throughout the sector over the weekend.

Tthe cases occurred within a few minutes of each other on Saturday at the I- 35 checkpoint.

A Border Patrol Canine alerted agents towards the back of a tractor trailer where 33 undocumented immigrants were found inside.

The second smuggling case occurred a few minutes later when agents performed inspections of the two occupants of a rented moving truck.

A canine alerted towards the rear of the vehicle where agents found two undocumented aliens inside.

All of the subjects in both of these cases were processed for prosecution or removal.

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