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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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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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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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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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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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South Texas Drug Dealer Receives 30 Years in Prison Following HSI, Federal and Local Partner Investigation

LAREDO, Texas — A South Texas man was sentenced for possession with the intent to distribute meth following an investigation conducted by HSI, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol and the Laredo Police Department.

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Former Texas Police Detective Sentenced for Operating Smuggling Stash House

DEL RIO, Texas — A former police detective for the Eagle Pass Police Department was sentenced to 10 years in prison for her role in a conspiracy to harbor undocumented noncitizens for a human smuggling organization.

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Mother and Son Sentenced for Illegally Importing Endangered Wildlife Following HSI Casa Grande, Multiagency Investigation

PHOENIX, Ariz. — A mother and son have been sentenced for illegally importing endangered wildlife, following a multiagency investigation conducted by HSI Casa Grande and law enforcement partners.