U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement intercepted a smuggling attempt in coordination with U.S. Border Patrol, Air and Marine Operations, an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Dimmit County Sheriff’s Office.
During the enhanced operation, ICE Homeland Security Investigation special agents from Laredo and Eagle Pass arrested eight illegal aliens on February 19 near a ranch in Dimmit, Texas.
The smuggled aliens were discovered inside locked compartments within the bed of a stolen utility truck.
“The Laredo Sector Border Patrol will continue to work with our law enforcement partners in dismantling human smuggling operations,” said Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent Jesse D. Muñoz. “Partnerships are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to the continued strengthening of collaboration with federal, state, and local agencies, as well as our international partners.”
The aliens arrested, who are from Mexico, have been transferred to the custody of the Border Patrol.
The public can report immigration crimes or suspicious activity by dialling the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or completing the online tip form.
