A Mexican national jumped a fence and entered Laughlin Air Force Base in Texas on Thursday, officials confirmed.
When Del Rio Border Patrol agents attempted a traffic stop on Highway 90 East early Thursday morning, a 17-year-old male escaped from the vehicle and entered the base, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said. (CBP) A spokesperson confirmed to Fox News Digital.
The man was later taken into custody by Border Patrol agents.
The breach occurred shortly after two Jordanians attempted a breach. Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia earlier this month.
Jordanian who attempted to break into Marine Corps Base Quantico was in US illegally, sources say
A Mexican national entered Laughlin Air Force Base on Thursday while being pursued by Border Patrol agents. (Google Maps)
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Four other men in the vehicle were also detained on suspicion of illegal entry, according to CBP.
This is a developing story, check back for updates.
