Texas Border Business
RIO GRANDE CITY, Texas – U.S. Border Patrol and Starr County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) work together to dismantle a stash operation in rural South Texas.
Late last night, agents received information regarding several illegal aliens being held at a residence against their will. Agents contacted the SCSO and responded to the home. Agents and deputies made contact with occupants of the residence and discovered 22 illegal aliens from the countries of Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras. Additionally, two hunting rifles and an airsoft gun were located inside.
SCSO arrested a 49-year-old man found at the residence who will face state charges.
The public is encouraged to take a stand against crime in their communities and report suspicious activity at 800-863-9382.
Even with the spread of the COVID-19 virus, human smugglers continue to try these brazen attempts with zero regard for the lives they endanger nor to the health of the citizens of our great nation. The U.S. Border Patrol agents of the Rio Grande Valley Sector will continue to safeguard the nation and community against these criminal elements.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection is the unified border agency within the Department of Homeland Security charged with the management, control and protection of our nation’s borders at and between the official ports of entry. CBP is charged with keeping terrorists and terrorist weapons out of the country while enforcing hundreds of U.S. laws.
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