Stash House Shutdown by Laredo Sector Border Patrol and Partner Agency
Stash House Shutdown by Laredo Sector Border Patrol and Partner Agency
Release Date: December 17, 2020
LAREDO, TEXAS – Laredo Sector Border Patrol and Webb County Constables Precinct 2 (WCCO) shut down a stash house in south Laredo.
The incident occurred during the early evening of December 16, when agents along with WCCO deputies, responded to information of suspicious activity at a Meadow Avenue residence. A consensual search of the residence resulted in the discovery of 17 individuals.
None of the individuals were wearing any personal protective equipment (PPE). All of the individuals were medically screened and taken into custody pending investigation.
They were determined to be illegally in the United States and from the country of Mexico.
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Despite a noted increase in COVID-19 infections among detainees, the smuggling and housing of large groups of individuals in stash houses without PPE not only endangers the people being smuggled, but the safety of our Nation.
The Laredo Sector is made up of agents who partner with their law enforcement counterparts to meet the agency’s Enduring Mission Priorities of countering terrorism, combatting transnational crime, securing the border, and facilitating lawful trade and travel while protecting revenue.
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, please 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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