Category: human smuggling

Texas Law Enforcement Officers Thwart Human Smuggling, Arrest Convicted Criminals Near Border

Texas law enforcement officers working through Operation Lone Star continue to thwart criminal activity at the Texas-Mexico border, including interdicting human smugglers and kidnappers. Since Gov. Greg Abbott launched Texas’ border security initiative last March, state law enforcement officers have apprehended more than 308,700 illegal foreign nationals, made more than 20,200 criminal arrests, including more…


Public Safety Officials Interdict Human Smuggling Attempt at Texas Airport

Officials from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) have busted a human smuggling operation that was underway at an airport located in McAllen, a border city. “WESLACO–A @TxDPS Special Agent & Pilot stopped a human smuggling attempt at McCreery Aviation Co. in McAllen, TX. 19 illegal immigrants (12m/7f) from Central America were being smuggled…


Gates Left Open to Prevent Flooding Highlight Breaches, Weaknesses In Arizona’s Wall With Mexico

This is the fourth article in a series on illegal drug and human smuggling along Arizona’s border with Mexico. DOUGLAS, Ariz.—The Chevy pickup truck growled like a wary pitbull as it crept along the narrow dirt road parallel to Arizona’s southern border wall fence with Mexico. Sam, the owner of a private Arizona security firm,…


Lured by Drug Cartel Money, US Citizens Risk All Smuggling Illegal Aliens Across Arizona Border

This is the second article in a series on illegal drug and human smuggling along Arizona’s border with Mexico. CASA GRANDE, Ariz.—Mexican drug cartel money drives international human smuggling operations in the United States, said Sam, owner of a private investigation company in Arizona that deals with border security issues. Without it, the industry wouldn’t…


Dangerous Work Monitoring Illegals Smugglers, Drug Traffickers at Our Southern Border

ARAVACA, Ariz.—Human smugglers and drug traffickers operate in these woods, Sam my guide whispers as we trudge single file along the rocky edge of a mountain wash, searching for hidden water stashes and food. His security man Kyle, AR-15 semi-automatic rifle locked and loaded, keeps a close eye on the dense brush above us. He…


California Oak Fire Forcing Thousands to Evacuate; Haitian Migrants Die in Human Smuggling Operation | NTD Good Morning

The California Oak Fire is now one of the largest fires of the year. The blaze is forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and threatens ancient Sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park. At least 17 Haitian migrants are dead after a boat capsized in the Bahamas on Sunday. Two people are in custody over the…


BC Ends Immigration Detention Deal With Feds, Citing Pursuit of ‘Social Justice and Equity’

British Columbia says it is ending its immigration detention arrangement with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). In a press release on July 21, the B.C. government says it is ending its deal with the CBSA to hold immigration detainees in provincial correctional centres. Mike Farnworth, the province’s public safety minister and solicitor general, said…


2 Men Indicted Over Deaths of 53 Illegal Immigrants in Texas

A federal grand jury in San Antonio, Texas has indicted two men after they were charged in connection to a deadly human smuggling incident in late June that killed 53 illegal immigrants and injured 11 more. The 53 people who died, three of whom were minors, were among a group of illegal immigrants found inside…


4 Men Indicted in Connection With Deaths of 53 Illegal Immigrants in Texas

A federal grand jury in San Antonio, Texas has indicted four men in connection with a deadly human smuggling incident in late June that killed 53 illegal immigrants and injured 11 more. The 53 people who died, three of whom were minors, were among a group of illegal immigrants found inside an 18-wheeler truck on a…


UK to Send Illegal Immigrants to Rwanda to Deter Human Smuggling

People who enter the UK illegally may end up being relocated to the African country of Rwanda, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced. An initial £120 million ($157 million) is expected to be given to the Rwandan government under a trial scheme, with Home Secretary Priti Patel striking a deal during a visit to…