Laredo Sector Border Patrol Agents Rescue 76 Illegal Aliens in a Tractor-Trailer

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LAREDO, Texas – On January 26, 2018, agents at the Border Patrol Checkpoint on north Highway 83 encountered a tractor-trailer at the primary lane.  The driver was questioned regarding his immigration status and was referred to secondary for further inspection.  Upon further inspection, Border Patrol agents discovered 76 illegal aliens inside the trailer.  The 76 illegal aliens were found in good health.  The 76 subjects were determined to be from the countries of Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala.  Thirteen unaccompanied alien children were among those rescued in this event.  The driver, a United States Citizen, was arrested and the tractor-trailer was seized by Border Patrol.