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HSI Laredo Arrests 3 More in Human Smuggling Conspiracy Linked to July Death of an Undocumented Noncitizen

LAREDO, Texas — Three more individuals are in custody for a human smuggling conspiracy that resulted in the July death of an undocumented noncitizen following an investigation by HSI Laredo.

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HSI Sells, Multiagency Case Sends Phoenix Man to 12 Years in Prison for a Deadly Human Smuggling-Related Crash on the Tohono O'odham Nation

SELLS, Ariz. — A Phoenix man was sentenced last week to 144 months in prison stemming from a deadly crash last March on the Tohono O’odham Nation.

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Chinese Chemical Company, Senior Leaders Indicted for Suspected Fentanyl Manufacturing, Distribution

LOS ANGELES — A joint investigation resulted in charges for Hubei Aoks Bio-Tech Co. Ltd., its director and three senior employees in U.S. federal court Nov. 7, for allegedly selling fentanyl precursor chemicals and xylazine — known as “tranq” — globally.

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Joint Investigation Results in 8 Men Charged for Connection With Interstate High-End Car Theft Ring

NEWARK N.J. — HSI Newark partnered in a joint investigation that resulted in eight men charged for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to steal luxury cars in New Jersey, New York, and elsewhere, and transport them across state lines.

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48 Defendants Charged in Imperial Valley Takedown of Drug Trafficking Network Linked to Sinaloa Cartel

EL CENTRO — Five indictments were unsealed in federal court today charging 48 alleged members of an Imperial Valley-based, Sinaloa Cartel-linked drug trafficking organization accused of distributing methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin and bulk cash smuggling.

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CBP Officer Sent to Prison for Receiving Bribes to Allow Drug-Laden Vehicles and Unauthorized Immigrants to Enter the US

SAN DIEGO — A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was sentenced to 23 years in prison for accepting bribes to allow unauthorized migrants and vehicles containing methamphetamine and other illicit drugs to pass through the border into the U.S.

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HSI Seattle Operation Leads to 12 Indictments in Connection With Violent Drug Trafficking Organization

SEATTLE — A coordinated law enforcement operation led by HSI Seattle Oct. 31 resulted in eleven arrests of members of a drug trafficking ring which set up shop in the University District of Seattle.

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Cartel Del Noreste Members Sent to Prison for Roles in Cartel-Linked Human Smuggling Scheme

LAREDO, Texas — Two high ranking cartel members were sentenced to prison for their roles in an extensive human smuggling conspiracy involving Cartel del Noreste following an investigation by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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HSI Arrests Vermont Man Charged With Enticing Minors to Produce Child Sexual Abuse Materials

BURLINGTON, Vt. — A South Burlington man was arrested Oct. 28 by HSI special agents after an HSI investigation uncovered his alleged participation in child sexual exploitation.

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United States Files Suit Against Former Corporation President for Unpaid Duties, Penalties

WASHINGTON — A former corporation president received a civil lawsuit from the U.S. government following an investigation led by HSI Newark with support from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.