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Human Smuggling

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HSI Tucson, AZDPS Case on Texas Man Results in Indictment for Transportation of Noncitizen Resulting in Death

TUCSON, Ariz. — A Texas man was indicted Oct. 30 by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to transport noncitizens and four counts of transportation of noncitizens.

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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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HSI Investigation Leads to Guilty Pleas for Woburn Men for Migrant Smuggling Conspiracy

BOSTON — Father and son owners of two Woburn restaurants pleaded guilty to conspiring to smuggle migrants into the United States from Brazil following an investigation by HSI. One defendant has also pleaded guilty to money laundering conspiracy.

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HSI El Paso, US Border Patrol Arrest Alleged Smuggler, Rescue 4-Year-Old Girl, Infant

EL PASO, Texas — Special agents from HSI El Paso and U.S. Border Patrol agents rescued a 4-year-old girl from Guatemala and an infant Nov. 8 who smugglers separated from their parents.

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Siblings Sent to Prison for Roles in Human Smuggling Following HSI Laredo, Federal Partner Investigation

LAREDO, Texas — Two individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Laredo human smuggling conspiracy, following an investigation by HSI, the Laredo Police Department, and the U.S. Border Patrol, who conducted the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force investigation.

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Human Smuggler With Ties to Criminal Organization Responsible for Smuggling Over 50,000 Noncitizens Into US Sentenced

VICTORIA, Texas — A Mexican national with ties to a human smuggling organization responsible for smuggling more than 50,000 noncitizens into the United States was sentenced Nov. 4 to 42 months in federal prison for conspiring to smuggle noncitizens into the country.

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Human Smuggling Organizer Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison for Human Smuggling and Money Laundering

DEL RIO, Texas — The leader of a human smuggling organization was sentenced in a federal court to 30 years for human smuggling and money following an investigation conducted by HSI and law enforcement partners.

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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 Newark Investigation Garners Sentence for New Jersey Doctor for Harboring Undocumented Indian Workers

TRENTON, N.J. — An investigation led by HSI Newark resulted in the sentencing of a New Jersey woman for harboring two undocumented women from India and for failing to pay taxes on their wages.