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5 detained after search near Rio Grande in Webb County
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Alex Cano , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· August 27, 2026
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Key points Texas DPS was called in to assist, with a K9 team and the Brush Team searching a private ranch. A search near the Rio Grande resulted in five people being taken into Border Patrol custody.
A search near the Rio Grande resulted in five people being taken into Border Patrol custody. The group was initially being tracked by Border Patrol agents, but they lost sight of them after the group crossed into a nearby area. Texas DPS was called in to assist, with a K9 team and the Brush Team searching a private ranch.
The search covered about half a mile before the group was found hiding near a creek. Border Patrol then took over and is currently processing the five individuals. Further details on the incident are available from the source.
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Category: Local ·
Published: August 27, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
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