Human smugglers who killed Indian family near US-Canada border captured in Minnesota sanctuary state
ST. PAUL, MN — Two men were sentenced Friday in federal court for their roles in a human smuggling conspiracy that led to the deaths of four Indian nationals, including two children,…
Human Smugglers Sentenced After Deadly Car Chase That Hit 130mph
Human Smugglers Sentenced After Deadly Car Chase That Hit 130mph Jennie Taer on August 16, 2023 Two Mexican individuals were sentenced for smuggling illegal aliens in what resulted in a fatal car…
Iraq set in ‘battle’ against dollar smugglers, central bank governor says
By Timour Azhari BAGHDAD (Reuters) – Iraq has made strides implementing U.S. dollar supply restrictions targeting Iran but faces an uphill battle with a banking system unaccustomed to strict oversight and persistent…
CBP officers thwart smugglers’ attempt to conceal $4 million worth of methamphetamine
TECATE, Calif., — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Tecate Port of Entry’s cargo facility seized $4 million worth of methamphetamine concealed in the roof of a tractor-trailer last Thursday.…
‘Time For Us To Wake Up’: Spike Of Chinese Nationals Entering US Tied To Cartel Drug Smugglers, Experts Say
‘Time For Us To Wake Up’: Spike Of Chinese Nationals Entering US Tied To Cartel Drug Smugglers, Experts Say Ailan Evans on July 13, 2023 Drug smugglers are helping Chinese illegal immigrants…
DeSantis Says Border Authorities Should Use ‘Deadly Force’ Against Drug Smugglers, ‘Drop’ Cartel Members
DeSantis Says Border Authorities Should Use ‘Deadly Force’ Against Drug Smugglers, ‘Drop’ Cartel Members Jennie Taer on June 26, 2023 Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said southern border authorities should be able…
U.N. human rights chief urges clamp-down on people smugglers after shipwreck
GENEVA (Reuters) – The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights called on Friday for countries to clamp down on people smugglers and human traffickers after at least 78 migrants were killed…
Smugglers ‘Melon-choly’ After CBP Officers Intercept Over $1.5 Million Worth of Cocaine Concealed in Watermelon Shipment
CALEXICO, Calif. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Calexico East Cargo Facility intercepted over $1.5 million worth of cocaine concealed within a shipment of watermelons. CBP officers at…
Weslaco launches “Se Busca” campaign, Targeting Smugglers
WESLACO, Texas – The Weslaco Border Patrol Station is launching a “Se Busca Información” initiative to assist in combating local human and narcotics smugglers operating their area of responsibility. “Se Busca Información”…
Human Smugglers Now Using Drones to Surveil USBP
SAN DIEGO – The U.S. Border Patrol discovered human smugglers are using small unmanned aircraft systems, common referred to as drones, to surveil agents on patrol. At approximately 11 p.m. on Jan.…
Smugglers Get More Than A Decade In Prison For Holding Illegal Immigrants Hostage
Smugglers Get More Than A Decade In Prison For Holding Illegal Immigrants Hostage Jennie Taer on February 21, 2023 Two individuals involved in a smuggling operation that held illegal immigrants hostage were…
Smugglers Are Using Their Kids As ‘Cover’ To Sneak Illegal Immigrants Into The US
Smugglers Are Using Their Kids As ‘Cover’ To Sneak Illegal Immigrants Into The US Jennie Taer on January 24, 2023 Smugglers are bringing their children when transporting illegal immigrants further into the…
Agents Reel in Human Smugglers Hauling Boat
TUCSON, Ariz. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the state Route 82 immigration checkpoint near Sonoita, Arizona, rescued seven migrants and arrested three smugglers early Thursday January 12, 2023. Around 3…
Human Smugglers Plead Guilty, Could Face Life in Federal Prison
DEL RIO, Texas – The final two in a group of 10 defendants indicted on human smuggling charges pleaded guilty last week. Lauren Michelle Malmquist, aka “Mama” and “Lala,” 33, of Round…
U.S. agent killed, two wounded in Puerto Rico gun battle with suspected drug smugglers
By Ivelisse Rivera and Ted Hesson SAN JUAN/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. federal agent was killed and two were wounded in a gun battle with suspected drug smugglers on Thursday during an…
Smugglers Use Gondola Train to Transport Migrants in the RGV
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrested 26 migrants from a northbound train, a tractor trailer, and a vehicle bailout over the weekend. On October 15, Kingsville Border…
CBP targets five human smugglers operating near Rio Grande Valley as part of ‘Se Busca Información’ campaign
RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — The United States and Mexico have announced five criminal targets operating near Rio Grande for their “Se Busca Información” initiative. Launched in 2016 as a joint effort…
CBP unveils ‘Se Busca Información’ campaign targeting five human smugglers operating in the El Paso Sector region
EL PASO, Texas — The U.S. Border Patrol in the El Paso Sector have announced five criminal targets operating in the El Paso Sector region for their ‘Se Busca Información’ initiative. El…
Smugglers Use ATV to Transport Migrants
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents arrested 11 migrants after encountering an abandoned All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV), and engaging in a vehicle pursuit over the weekend. Just before midnight…
Human Smugglers Continue to Disregard Public Safety in the RGV
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 17 arrests from three human smuggling events. On September 15, RGV agents arrested nine migrants hiding in the bed of…
Smugglers Put Migrants and Agents Lives in Danger
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents rescue 13 migrants from a refrigerated trailer and foil a smuggling event. On September 13, Kingsville Border Patrol Station agents working…
Brazen Smugglers Drive Through Fences in the RGV
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 21 arrests from four migrant smuggling events. On September 12, a McAllen Border Patrol Station (MSC) agent attempted to conduct…
CBP targets five human smugglers operating near Del Rio as part of ‘Se Busca Información’ campaign
Del Rio Sector “Se Busca” Subjects DEL RIO, Texas — The United States and Mexico have announced five criminal targets operating near Del Rio for their “Se Busca Información” initiative. Launched in…
Smugglers Continue to Endanger Migrants
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 24 arrests from three migrant smuggling events. On September 3, a McAllen Border Patrol Station (MSC) camera operator observed a…
Texas Authorities Stop Smugglers From Flying Charter Plane Of Illegal Migrants To Houston
Texas Authorities Stop Smugglers From Flying Charter Plane Of Illegal Migrants To Houston Jennie Taer on September 2, 2022 The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) stopped two suspected smugglers Wednesday from…
Smugglers Attempt to Use Airplane to Smuggle Migrants
EDINBURG, Texas – Rio Grande Valley Sector (RGV) Border Patrol agents made 30 arrests from four migrant smuggling events. Agents interdicted a smuggling event at an airport and recovered a stolen vehicle.…
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