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Man accused of human, marijuana smuggling attempts arrested
May 7, 2021
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Texas Department of Public Safety troopers seized these two marijuana bundles from a vehicle that drove into the Rio Grande in El Cenizo. The contraband weighed about 50 pounds.Courtesy photo /Texas Department of Public SafetyShow MoreShow Less
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A man has been arrested in connection with human and drug smuggling attempts, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
On May 4, troopers patrolling east Texas 359 observed a white 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche. As authorities approached the vehicle, four passengers got out, ran north of Texas 359 and jumped a fence. A vehicle pursuit ensued when troopers activated the units’ emergency lights and sirens.
Laredo Sector Border Patrol assists Texas DPS with rollover crash
Courtesy of the U.S. Border Patrol
March 12, 2021
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The driver of this vehicle allegedly lost control and rolled over. Authorities said this was a human smuggling attempt. The driver was not located.Courtesy /U.S. Border Patrol
Laredo Sector Border Patrol assisted the Texas Department of Public Safety with a vehicle accident involving a possible human smuggler.
The incident occurred on the night of March 11 when agents assigned to the Laredo South Station responded to call for assistance from DPS with a single vehicle accident east of the intersection of Mangana-Hein Road and U.S. 83 south of Laredo.