18 illegal immigrants found inside sleeper cab at U.S.-Mexico border in Laredo, Texas

The Laredo Sector U.S. Border Patrol agents in Laredo, Texas recently came across 18 illegal immigrants inside the sleeper cabin of a tractor-trailer during an immigration inspection at the Interstate Highway 35 Border Patrol checkpoint.

The discovery was made on Aug. 21 after a tractor-trailer approached the main inspection lane of the Border Patrol Checkpoint on Interstate Highway 35.  Agents referred the driver to secondary inspection following a canine alert.

The 18 illegal aliens were found in good health and identified as being from the countries of Mexico and Guatemala.  The driver, a U.S. citizen, was arrested and the tractor-trailer was seized by Border Patrol.  Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the lead investigative agency in this case.

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.