Suspect identified in alleged human smuggling attempt near Laredo Community College

Authorities inspect a vehicle that was allegedly loaded with immigrants who had crossed the border illegally. Authorities inspect a vehicle that was allegedly loaded with immigrants who had crossed the border illegally. Photo: Cesar Rodriguez/Laredo Morning Times Photo: Cesar Rodriguez/Laredo Morning Times Image 1 of / 51 Caption Close Suspect identified in alleged human smuggling attempt near Laredo Community College 1 / 51 Back to Gallery

A man arrested in a suspected human smuggling attempt near Laredo Community College has been identified, authorities said.

U.S. Border Patrol identified him as Nestor Montes. He is facing an illegal entry charge.

Montes was the driver of a blue Infinity G35 that was allegedly loaded with three people who had entered the country illegally, according to authorities.

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The case unfolded June 1 by the Laredo Community College South Campus.

An agent spotted the vehicle driving off-road near a construction site. Four men abandoned the vehicle when the agent tried pulling it over. All four were detained following a brief foot pursuit.

U.S. Border Patrol, Webb County Precinct 2 constable deputies and LCC police worked on the case together. Constable Deputy Mario Landa caught up to the driver, who was identified as Montes.

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Border Patrol took custody of the three other people detained in the area.