Woman arrested for harboring illegal immigrants (Laredo Sun)

Woman arrested for harboring illegal immigrants
According to the reports, ICE officials received confidential information on human smuggling activities in a home in south Laredo.
Friday, October 22, 2010
By: The Laredo Sun

LAREDO, Texas -- Federal agents arrested a woman and a man who allegedly hid illegal immigrants inside their home. According to the reports, officials from the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) received confidential information on smuggling activities in a home in south Laredo.

ICE appropriated surveillance in the area and confirmed suspicious movements, so they decided to go to investigate. When agents arrived knocked on the door, a woman gave permission to enter the home where authorities found about 20 people who were waiting to be transported north.

The Mexican nationals testified before the law that the suspects were heading to different cities like Austin and San Antonio after paying up to $3,000. ICE agents also detained the woman who was allegedly harboring illegal immigrants in the home.