08/21/2024
On August 19, 2024, Encinal PD Officers assisted Border Patrol Agents from the Laredo North Station with a traffic stop on I-35 northbound at Mile Marker 40.
During the field interview, the driver was identified as Joseph Bridges of Laredo, Texas.
Shortly, a Border Patrol K9 unit arrived on scene. The K9 conducted an open air sniff around the vehicle and exhibited a positive alert.
Based on the K9's positive alert, Border Patrol Agents established probable cause to conduct a search of the vehicle.
During the search, Agents and Encinal PD Officers discovered multiple individuals inside the cab of the truck.
A total of 23 undocumented individuals from Mexico were found in the cab of the truck. Without further incident, all 23 undocumented subjects were turned over to Border Patrol including the driver.
Encinal PD took possession of the vehicle and later discovered that it was reported stolen by Laredo Police Department.
US Border Patrol Laredo Sector. Encinal police Department
