Laredo Sector Border Patrol

On US Highway 83, near Rio Bravo, TX, Laredo South Station Border Patrol agents intercepted a smuggling attempt, arresting a U.S. citizen driver and five individuals illegally present in the U.S. who attempted to flee into the brush. The vehicle was seized, and charges were filed

During a welfare check on a pickup truck on Mines Road in Laredo, Texas, Laredo West Border Patrol agents discovered individuals hiding under clothing in a human smuggling attempt. The U.S. citizen driver and five illegal aliens were arrested. #LaredoSector #WeAreNotDone

Border Patrol agents detected a group of individuals attempting to enter the United States illegally. The group was turned back! Our agents remain vigilant in securing the border and ensuring public safety.
#BorderSecurity #PublicSafety

Border Fact of the Day: Easy Money isn't Easy Time!

Drug smuggling is a federal felony with harsh penalties—5 to 40 years in prison, massive fines, asset forfeiture, and deportation. Fast cash ends in hard time. Don't risk what's truly valuable.

Cotulla Station Border Patrol agents intercepted a human smuggling attempt on Highway 83 near Asherton, Texas. Agents safely took four undocumented Mexican citizens into custody, arrested the U.S. driver and seized the vehicle that was utilized in the smuggling attempt.

Cruising through history with U.S. Border Patrol classics! #ThrowbackThursday #BorderPatrol

Border Patrol Agents stopped a human smuggling attempt involving 2 human smugglers and 8 illegal aliens at the Laredo North checkpoint. The smugglers will face prosecution under 8 USC 1324 and the illegal aliens will be deported to their home country.

This exceptional K-9 proves once again why they’re an invaluable partner in securing our borders. #K9Unit #MissionComplete #BorderSecurity

Protecting our community is our top priority. Securing the border is where we begin. Throughout Laredo Sector, we are deploying concertina wire to deter illegal border crossings. #WeAreNotDone #TheBorderIsClosed #LaredoSector

🚨Border Security outpaces illegal activity yet again🚔 Border Patrol agents from the Laredo South Station successfully disrupted an alien smuggling operation, apprehending five individuals, including the driver, who were all found to be illegally present in the U.S.

Border Patrol agents and local law enforcement in Cotulla, TX, intercepted a stolen vehicle attempting to evade a checkpoint. After a brief pursuit, two subjects were apprehended, and the driver—a U.S. citizen—will be charged with human smuggling and vehicle-related offenses.

Bad choices upstream become consequential disasters downstream. Sorry folks, the border is closed! 🚧🚤 #LaredoSector #TurnBackTuesday #BorderPatrol

Crossing the border illegally puts your freedom, safety, and future at risk. Don’t trust smugglers—federal penalties are real and permanent.

As of Dec. 15, 2025, all social media posts on this account can be attributed to Laredo Sector Chief Patrol Agent Desi D. DeLeon.

Operation Success! Laredo Sector Border Patrol, in coordination with TX DPS conducted an operation at a residence in Laredo, TX, uncovering 17 individuals illegally present in the U.S. and arresting a suspected caretaker facing charges under 8 U.S.C.1324 for human smuggling.

Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo North Station successfully intercepted a smuggling attempt, apprehending the driver and seven individuals after a pursuit. This operation highlights the dedication and vigilance of our agents.

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Teamwork in Action! Border Patrol Agents partnered with the Texas Department of Public Safety during a vehicle stop along Interstate Highway 35, north of Encinal, Texas. A total of 23 illegal aliens and the smuggler (a United States citizen) were taken into custody.

Those who seek to enter the US must do it the LEGAL way. There are NO exceptions. All those who cross illegally will be detained and subject to removal proceeding per U.S. law. Bottom line: The border remains closed to ALL illegal entry.