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Rio Bravo man charged with human smuggling after I-35 pursuit
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Kobe Arriaga , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· June 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway This comes after an incident on Interstate 35.
A man from Rio Bravo is facing charges related to human smuggling and evading arrest. This comes after an incident on Interstate 35. The Texas Department of Public Safety was involved in the case.
The incident occurred on a Friday, with Border Patrol contacting DPS for assistance. m. Further details about the incident, including the events that led to the charges, are available from the Texas Department of Public Safety and local news sources, such as KGNS.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 28, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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