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Tractor-Trailer Driver in Deadly 2022 Smuggling Event Pleads Guilty

SAN ANTONIO — The driver of the tractor-trailer used to smuggle undocumented individuals resulting in the deaths of 47 adults and six children in 2022 pleaded guilty to multiple counts arising from the fatal incident.

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Lead Defendants in Prolific Human Smuggling and Money Laundering Network Sentenced Following HSI Laredo, Multiagency Investigation

LAREDO, Texas — A Texas woman and her fiancé have been sentenced for their roles as leaders of a human smuggling organization.

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HSI El Paso, Federal Partners Discover Major Cross-Border Tunnel in South of El Paso

EL PASO, Texas — Special agents with HSI El Paso along with U.S. Border Patrol uncovered a sophisticated cross-border tunnel Jan. 8. HSI El Paso is leading the investigation to prosecute those responsible.

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Texas Man Indicted for Smuggling People Following HSI Laredo Investigation

LAREDO, Texas - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment for transporting and/or smuggling a large group of noncitizens via tractor trailer, following an investigation led by HSI.

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Former Leader of the Gulf Cartel Removed After Being Released From Prison

HARLINGEN, Texas — The former head of the notorious Gulf Cartel was turned over Dec. 16 to Mexican law enforcement officials by U.S. ICE ERO officers at the San Ysidro Port of Entry.

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HSI Investigation Leads to Charges for 5 Guatemalan Human Smugglers for 2021 Mass Casualty Event in Chiapas, Mexico

WASHINGTON — An investigation conducted by HSI special agents in Washington, D.C., Houston, Mexico City, and Guatemala resulted in the arrests of five alleged human smugglers Dec. 9, in both El Boquerón, Guatemala and Houston, Texas.

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HSI Casa Grande, Multiagency Investigation Sends Long-Time Human Smuggler to 33 Months in Prison

PHOENIX, Ariz. — A local area man was sentenced Nov. 14 to 33 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for his involvement in human smuggling.

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3 U.S. Army Soldiers Arrested on Human Smuggling Conspiracy Charges

ALPINE, Texas — Three Fort Cavazos soldiers were arrested on criminal charges related to their alleged involvement in a conspiracy to smuggle undocumented noncitizens following an investigation by HSI special agents.

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HSI San Juan investigation Leads to Dominican National Sentenced for Human Smuggling

Puerto Rico – HSI San Juan investigated a deadly human smuggling conspiracy in Puerto Rico that led to the sentence of a Dominican national to nine years in prison and three years of supervised release.

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HSI Casa Grande, Border Patrol Case Results in Columbian-Based Human Smuggling Coordinator Indicted

PHOENIX, Ariz. – A Colombian national was indicted Nov. 6, by federal grand jury on charges related to human smuggling. HSI and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s United States Border Patrol conducted the investigation in this case.