CBP hosts media briefing on border crossing dangers in Laredo sector

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Laredo Sector Border Patrol hosted a media event on Friday, June 21 to discuss the risks of illegal border crossings. Chief Patrol Agent Jesse D. Munoz led the event at Tres Laredos Park at 9:00 a.m. Officials talked about trends in smuggling and showed how they use drones to rescue migrants. The event included teams from the Laredo Sector’s BORSTAR (Border Patrol Search, Trauma, and Rescue), Marine Unit, Horse Patrol Unit, Canine team, and EMTs. Consulate officials were also there. We’ll...