Four Mexican nationals charged by U.S. for smuggling operation that led to deaths of over 50 people

U.S. authorities have announced the arrest of four individuals in connection with a human smuggling operation that resulted in the tragic deaths of 53 migrants, including eight children, who were left in a sweltering tractor-trailer in Texas last year. The arrests were made on the anniversary of the incident, highlighting the ongoing efforts to bring those responsible to justice. The four Mexican nationals played a planning role in the smuggling operation and were aware of …

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Human smuggler sentenced to 21 years after deadly trafficking attempt

A federal judge in South Texas sentenced a 24-year-old man to more than 21 years in prison for his role in a human smuggling operation that resulted in three deaths. Abraham J. Ahumada, of Laredo, was also ordered to pay $4,077 in restitution and will face five years of supervised release after serving his sentence. The sentence followed an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Texas Department of …

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