13 Arrested in I-90 Montana Commercial Vehicle Immigration Sweep

Key Details U.S. Border Patrol's Havre Sector conducted a four-day commercial vehicle inspection operation on I-90 in Billings, Montana from April 27-30, 2026. Officers from Border Patrol, Montana Highway Patrol, and Montana Motor Carrier Services inspected over 300 trucks during the enforcement detail. Operation Results The collaborative effort resulted in 13 apprehensions of individuals found to be in the country illegally. Of those arrested, 12 were removed from the U.S., while one case is proceeding under federal reentry prosecution statutes for individuals previously deported. Why It Matters As a professional driver, these enforcement operations underscore the importance of knowing who is on your truck and verifying hiring practices at your company. Multi-agency checkpoints like this are becoming more common along major corridors, and compliance helps protect both public safety and the trucking industry's reputation. The Montana Highway Patrol emphasized their commitment to supporting these efforts, indicating drivers can expect continued scrutiny on major routes.