Laredo BP agent arrested for soliciting prostitution from undocumented immigrant

Donato Cantu, 43, was served with a warrant that charged him with prostitution. Donato Cantu, 43, was served with a warrant that charged him with prostitution. Photo: Courtesy Photo: Courtesy Image 1 of / 30 Caption Close Laredo BP agent arrested for soliciting prostitution from undocumented immigrant 1 / 30 Back to Gallery

An off-duty U.S. Border Patrol agent has been arrested for soliciting prostitution from an undocumented immigrant, according to Laredo police.

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On Friday, Donato Cantu, 43, was served with a warrant that charged him with prostitution.

Border Patrol confirmed that Cantu was one of their own.

“He has been with the service for over 13 years. As a matter of policy, U.S. Customs and Border Protection does not comment on on-going investigations. Inquiries regarding the case are best directed to the Webb County District Attorney’s Office,” the agency said in a statement.

The statements adds, “U.S. Customs and Border Protection holds its employees accountable and expects the entire workforce to adhere to the agency’s standards of conduct.”

LPD said the arrest comes after several months of investigation with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigations and the CBP Office of Professional Responsibility.

The findings revealed that an undocumented immigrant utilized social media and alternative websites to solicit clients for prostitution.

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Cantu was allegedly identified as a person to have solicited the immigrant for prostitution. Investigators presented their case to the Webb County District Attorney’s Office. An assistant district attorney determined there was enough evidence to secure the warrant for Cantu, according to police