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Laredo BP arrests 6 after smuggling attempt, vehicle chase
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Juan Puente , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This comes after a recent incident involving a vehicle chase.
People in Laredo can report suspicious activity to Border Patrol by calling 1-800-343-1994. This comes after a recent incident involving a vehicle chase. A human smuggling attempt was made, but it did not succeed.
The individuals involved fled from a vehicle before being caught. S. Border Patrol agents in Laredo.
For more information on this incident, details are available from local news sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 31, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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