Laredo Sector Border Patrol stops a human smuggling attempt at checkpoint, recovers stolen vehicle
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo North Station stops a human smuggling attempt and recovered a stolen tractor-trailer at the I-35 checkpoint. The incident occurred on…
Laredo CBP Officers Seize Methamphetamine Worth Over $4.3 Million
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized methamphetamine in one enforcement action that totaled over $4,300,000 in street value. “This drug bust exemplifies our ongoing…
Laredo CBP Officers Seize Hard Narcotics Worth Over $690K
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized hard narcotics in one enforcement action that totaled over $690,000 in street value. “Attempts to smuggle contraband through…
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Sex-related Offense Against a Minor
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officers at the Laredo Port of Entry, detained one male subject wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a minor.…
Laredo residents sent to prison for extortion scheme
LAREDO, Texas – Two individuals have been ordered to federal prison for aiding and abetting in the transmission of messages threatening to extort money from another, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.…
Laredo residents sent to prison for extortion scheme
LAREDO, Texas – Two individuals have been ordered to federal prison for aiding and abetting in the transmission of messages threatening to extort money from another, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.…
Two charged for smuggling over 100 people through Laredo checkpoints
LAREDO, Texas – A Laredo federal grand jury has returned two separate and unrelated indictments which involve transporting and/or smuggling of large groups of undocumented aliens via tractor trailers, announced U.S. Attorney…
Laredo CBP Officers Seize Methamphetamine Worth Over $18 Million at World Trade Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized methamphetamine in one enforcement action that totaled over $18,000,000 in street value. “Officers assigned to CBP cargo facilities…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents shut down stash house
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo South Station shut down a stash house yielding the apprehension of several undocumented individuals in south Laredo. The incident occurred on…
Carl E. Landrum Assumes Command of Laredo Sector Border Patrol
LAREDO, Texas – On Friday, April 29, Laredo Sector Border Patrol welcomed its newest Chief Patrol Agent, Carl E. Landrum. A Change of Command ceremony was held at Texas A&M International University…
“Captain” of Mexican Mafia in Laredo convicted
LAREDO, Texas – A 49-year-old Laredo resident has entered a guilty plea to possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and by an unlawful user or addict of narcotics, announced U.S.…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol halts a human smuggling attempt involving a tractor-trailer
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate Highway 35 checkpoint stopped a human smuggling attempt involving a tractor-trailer north of Laredo, Texas. The incident occurred on the…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents arrest sex offender
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents from the Laredo North Station arrested a convicted sex offender at the Interstate Highway 35 checkpoint north of Laredo, Texas. The arrest occurred on…
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitive Sought for Sexual Offense
LAREDO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Laredo Port of Entry apprehended one male subject wanted on outstanding felony warrant for a sexual offense involving a minor.…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Culminates the Youth of the Month Program, Proudly Presents April and May Youth of the Month Honorees
Laredo, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol culminated the Youth of the Month Program by announcing the April and May 2022 honorees with a virtual ceremony. Laredo Sector held the ceremony on April…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol K9s lead to the success of halting several human smuggling attempts
LAREDO, Texas – Over the course of two days, Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents utilizing Service canines halted three human smuggling attempts at the Interstate Highway 35 checkpoint north of Laredo, Texas. …
Puertos de Entrada de la Oficina Regional de Laredo Preparar, Implementar Medidas de Facilitación a la Luz del Aumento del Tráfico de Vacaciones
LAREDO, Texas— A medida que la nación comienza la Semana Santa, la Oficina de Operaciones Aduaneras (OFO) de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza (CBP) de los EE. UU. está comenzando…
Laredo Field Office Ports of Entry Prepare, Implement Facilitation Measures in Light of Increased Holiday Traffic
LAREDO, Texas — As the nation begins Holy Week, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) is starting to process larger volumes of international travelers to the United States…
Laredo man sentenced for attempting to smuggle assault rifles into Mexico
LAREDO, Texas – A 29-year-old local man has been sent to prison following his conviction of being a felon in possession of a firearm, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Manual Dominquez,…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol stops human smuggling attempt
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped a human smuggling attempt at the Interstate Highway 35 checkpoint north of Laredo, Texas, involving a tractor-trailer. The incident occurred during the early…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol stops a human smuggling attempt at Checkpoint
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Interstate Highway 35 checkpoint stopped a human smuggling attempt involving a tractor-trailer. The incident occurred on the evening of March 30,…
Laredo Field Office Set To Reopen and Resume Normal Operating Hours at the Amistad Dam International Bridge in Del Rio
DEL RIO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Field Operations (OFO) Laredo Field Office will reopen the Amistad Dam International Bridge after an extended closure due to a maintenance…
Laredo CBP Officers Seize Methamphetamine Worth Over $4 Million at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized methamphetamine in one enforcement action that totaled over $4,000,000 in street value. “Officers assigned to our cargo facilities…
Laredo Sector Border Patrol Proudly Presents the March Youth of the Month Honorees
Laredo, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol recognized the Youth of the Month honorees for March 2022 with a virtual ceremony on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Laredo Sector along with community partners,…
Laredo CBP Officers Apprehend Fugitives Wanted for Sex-Related Charges
LAREDO, Texas—U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at Laredo Port of Entry this weekend apprehended two men wanted in connection with outstanding felony arrest warrants for alleged crimes…
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