Whereabouts of women possibly kidnapped in Nuevo Laredo still unknown
March 14, 2021
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Three women who went to see an eye doctor in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico are missing, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation,FBIShow MoreShow Less
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The three women missing in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico were last seen crossing the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge in this Toyota Corolla.Courtesy photo /FBIShow MoreShow Less
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In response to the information released about three women possibly kidnapped in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, the FBI said they have received several tips to no avail.
Blasa Guadalupe Palomo, 38, Blasa Guadalupe “Lupita” Palomo, 18, and Perla Ercia, 38, were last seen crossing into Nuevo Laredo at about 3 p.m. March 3 so Ercia could visit an eye doctor for an eye infection.
$2.5M in meth seized at International Bridge 2
March 8, 2021
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized approximately $2.5 million at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge, authorities said.
The case unfolded on Saturday, when a CBP officer referred a 2008 Volkswagen Touareg for a secondary inspection. Authorities then discovered 126.67 pounds of meth following K-9 and X-ray inspections. The contraband had an estimated street value of $2,533,526.
The driver, a 24-year-old female U.S. citizen, was arrested pending further investigation. CBP officers seized the narcotics and vehicle. Homeland Security Investigations took over the case.
“CBP is responsible for facilitating the lawful flow of goods into the United States. This seizure illustrates the enforcement efforts that our officers perform in stopping illicit drugs and other contraband from entering our country,” said Acting Port Director Eugene Crawford, Laredo Port of Entry.
Laredo PD arrests pair after reports of shots fired leads to pursuit
March 1, 2021
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Reports of shots fired led to a vehicle pursuit and the arrest of two people, according to Laredo police.Laredo PDShow MoreShow Less
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Reports of shots fired led to a vehicle pursuit and the arrest of two people, according to Laredo police.
Officers responded to a shots fired report at about 7 p.m. Saturday in the 400 block of West Plum Street. Minutes later, police received information about a silver Chevy passenger car with damage from gunshots that was located at the Juarez-Lincoln Juarez International Bridge.
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Suspected firearms smuggler arrested at Laredo bridge
Feb. 19, 2021
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Shown is .223 AR-15 ammunition and a high capacity 30-round clip on a table at the “Get Some Guns & Ammo” shooting range on Jan. 15, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah.Stringer /Getty Images
A suspected firearms smuggler who was released in April due to COVID-19 protocols was arrested over the weekend as he tried to enter the country with 636 grams of pot, states an arrest affidavit.
Leonel Avalos-Santoyo was charged with export and attempt to export firearms and ammo into Mexico.
Avalos-Santoyo, a U.S. citizen, arrived as a bus passenger at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge at about 1:30 a.m. on Feb. 13. In secondary inspection, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers said they discovered six foil wrapped bundles within a stuffed animal in Avalos-Santoyo’s luggage.