On December 22, 1965, the party drove across the International Bridge between the United States and Mexico at Laredo, Texas. They stopped at the Mexican customs station and, after apparently being denied entry, drove back across the bridge. They halted at the American secondary inspection area, explained the situation to a customs inspector, and stated that they had nothing from Mexico to declare.
On December 22, 1965, the group crossed the U.S.-Mexico border via the International Bridge in Laredo, Texas. They pulled over at the Mexican customs stop and, after being apparently denied entry, drove back across the bridge. They came to a halt at the American secondary inspection point, explained their situation to a customs official, and stated they had no goods from Mexico to report.