Tag: smuggling

NTD News Today Full Broadcast (May 3)

A smuggling boat capsizes off the coast of San Diego, causing a massive rescue effort. Three people were found dead and 27 were found injured. Senator Mitt Romney (R-Utah) was booed at his home state’s Republican convention. That’s after he criticized former President Donald Trump. But has Utah’s GOP censured him over his votes to…


Captain of Suspected Human Smuggling Boat in Custody After Boat Overturns

The man who is suspected to have operated a suspected human smuggling vessel that overturned off the coast of San Diego was taken into custody. Authorities said that at least four people have died and more than 20 were hospitalized when the boat overturned Sunday. “Every indication from our perspective is that this was a…


3 Dead, 27 Injured After Suspected Human ‘Smuggling’ Boat Capsizes Near San Diego: Officials

At least three people died and 27 more were injured after a suspected smuggling boat capsized off Point Loma in San Diego on Sunday, authorities confirmed. Crew members pulled 25 people from the water, said the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department on Twitter earlier on Sunday. Officials said that 23 were injured and two died. Later, Jose…


More Than 90 People Found Packed Inside Texas Home, Some Have COVID Symptoms: Police

Houston police discovered a house with more than 90 people packed inside in what appears to be an alleged human smuggling case, according to authorities on Friday. At a press conference, Houston Police Assistant Chief Daryn Edwards said the Houston Police Department responded to a kidnapping call at a separate location on Thursday night. They…


More Than 90 People Found Packed Inside Texas Home in Possible ‘Human Smuggling’ Operation

Houston police discovered a house with more than 90 people packed inside in what appears to be an alleged human smuggling case, according to authorities on Friday. At a press conference, Houston Police Assistant Chief Daryn Edwards said the Houston Police Department responded to a kidnapping call at a separate location on Thursday night. They…


US Targeting Human Smuggling Groups With New Operation

The United States on Tuesday announced a new operation focused on combating human smuggling, with an emphasis on taking down criminal organizations that smuggle kids, women, and men into the United States from Mexico and Canada. “We know all too well that these organizations put profit over human life with devastating consequences. With the help…


DHS Secretary Condemns Human Smugglers, Says Migrant Children Face ‘Grave Risk’

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security chief on Wednesday condemned human smugglers after a series of incidents that left one immigrant girl dead and three others in perilous situations. “The inhumane way smugglers abuse children while profiting off parents’ desperation is criminal and morally reprehensible,” Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas said in a statement. “Just this month,…


China Insider: Defense Bill Orders U.S. Treasury to Probe Chinese Money Laundering

The U.S. Treasury Department will investigate the risks posed by China’s money laundering and develop a strategy to defend against it, as required by the National Defense Authorization Act of 2021.