Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents stopped more than 800 migrants from illegally crossing the Rio Grande into Texas last week, according to the sector chief. In addition, the agents apprehended 2,000 more who crossed the border into South Texas between ports of entry.
Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent Carl E. Landrum tweeted images of migrants being smuggled into the U.S. from Mexico. The images also show some migrants being stopped from crossing the border river and sending them back to Mexico.
This past week, #USBP Laredo Sector agents apprehended over 2,000 undocumented individuals illegally in the U.S. and deterred over 800 subjects from entering illegally.
Laredo Sector agents remain vigilant in their work to protect our nation and our community from all threats. pic.twitter.com/7WoLFmdCzf
— Acting Chief Patrol Agent Carl E. Landrum (@USBPChiefLRT) February 4, 2022
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