U.S. Border Patrol's Laredo team arrested a man. They say he belongs to the Paisas gang. Agents said so on Monday, Aug 10, 2026.
Border Patrol did not give his name. Agents also did not say where or when they made the arrest. They gave no facts about his past or his tie to the gang.
The man faces a federal charge. It falls under a law called 8 U.S.C. 1326. This law covers illegal reentry. That means coming back into the U.S. after being sent out before. It also covers being caught here with no legal papers.
The charge can bring up to 2 years in jail. But the term can grow. If the man has a bad record, the top term can jump to 10 years. In some cases it can hit 20 years.
Border Patrol gave a short statement. "Agents continue to keep communities safe, one arrest at a time," the agency said.
The Paisas is a gang tied to crime in parts of Mexico and South Texas. This name has come up in past border cases. Border Patrol did not explain his tie to the gang. Agents did not say how they knew he was a member.
This arrest comes as Border Patrol keeps a strong watch on Laredo. The Laredo team covers a long stretch of the Texas border. Agents there make many arrests each month.
Border Patrol asked for help from the public. They want calls if you see anything odd. That line is 1-800-343-1994.
It is not clear what comes next for the man. Border Patrol did not say if he is still in jail. They did not say when he goes to court. El Tejano will update this story if more facts come out.
