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Man caught carrying reptiles in clothing pleads guilty to smuggling

Thursday, August 25 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- A California man has pleaded guilty to importing wild animals into the country, federal prosecutors in Los Angeles announced Wednesday. Prosecutors said Jose Manuel Perez, 30, smuggled more than 1,700 wild animals, including 60 reptiles, worth $739,000 into the U.S. and was... Read More.

Illegal weapons smuggling from US to Haiti surges: Officials

Monday, August 22 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- U.S. authorities in South Florida are stepping up efforts to crackdown on a recent surge in weapons smuggling to Haiti and the Caribbean, according to Homeland Security officials. An unusual uptick in the number of high-caliber weapons coming out of the U.S. is... Read More.

Illegal weapons smuggling from U.S. to Haiti surges: Officials

Saturday, August 20 by ABC News

(MIAMI) -- U.S. authorities in South Florida are stepping up efforts to crackdown on a recent surge in weapons smuggling to Haiti and the Caribbean, according to Homeland Security officials. An unusual uptick in the number of high-caliber weapons coming out of the U.S. is believed... Read More.

73 migrants — including 13 kids — found in D.C. ‘stash houses,’ official says; smuggling suspected

Thursday, July 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday found 73 migrants -- including 13 children -- in multiple Washington, D.C., homes believed to be operated by human smugglers, according to an ICE official. The "stash houses," as they are known to investigators, were found in... Read More.

Officials identify 19 of 53 killed in migrant smuggling case, victim released from hospital

Saturday, July 2 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A 23-year-old victim onboard a tractor-trailer involved in an alleged smuggling incident in San Antonio was released from the hospital, according to University Health Hospital. Another adolescent male remains in critical condition, according to the hospital. The smuggling incident left 53 people... Read More.

Suspect to appear in court in San Antonio migrant smuggling case that killed 53

Thursday, June 30 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- One of four men facing federal charges in connection with an alleged smuggling incident that left 53 people dead after they were trapped in a tractor-trailer is due in court Thursday. Homero Zamorano Jr., 45, of Pasadena, Texas is charged with one count... Read More.

Four dead, three injured in Texas car crash involving smuggling operation: Police

Thursday, June 30 by ABC News

(ENCINAL, Texas) -- Four people were killed and three others are in critical condition Thursday following a car crash involving an alleged migrant smuggling operation in Texas, police said. The incident took place on Interstate 35 in Encinal, Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public... Read More.

Officials ‘horrified’ after finding 53 dead in suspected human smuggling incident in Texas

Wednesday, June 29 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- At least 53 people are dead after dozens were found inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio on Monday evening in a suspected case of human smuggling, authorities said. Of the 53 bodies in the custody of the medical examiner's office, 40 are... Read More.

Officials ‘horrified’ after finding 51 dead in suspected human smuggling incident in Texas

Wednesday, June 29 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- At least 51 people are dead after dozens were found inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, in a suspected case of human smuggling, local officials said Tuesday. Of the 51 bodies in the custody of the medical examiner's office, 39 are... Read More.

Officials ‘horrified’ after finding 50 dead in suspected human smuggling incident in Texas

Tuesday, June 28 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- The death toll rose to 50 on Tuesday in a suspected case of human smuggling, after dozens were found inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio, Texas, according to U.S. authorities. Homeland Security Investigations said initially they found more than 40 people dead... Read More.

Officials ‘horrified’ after finding 46 dead in suspected human smuggling incident in Texas

Tuesday, June 28 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- Dozens of people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio on Monday evening in a suspected case of human smuggling, authorities said. Mexican Foreign Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, citing information provided by U.S. authorities, said the death toll was at least... Read More.

At least 46 found dead in tractor-trailer after suspected smuggling incident in Texas: Officials

Tuesday, June 28 by ABC News

(SAN ANTONIO) -- At least 46 people were found dead inside a tractor-trailer in San Antonio on Monday in a suspected case of human smuggling, authorities said. An additional 16 people -- 12 adults and four children -- were transported to area hospitals after what... Read More.

Stories tagged with: smuggling

Man caught carrying reptiles in clothing pleads guilty to smuggling

Illegal weapons smuggling from US to Haiti surges: Officials

Illegal weapons smuggling from U.S. to Haiti surges: Officials

73 migrants — including 13 kids — found in D.C. ‘stash houses,’ official says; smuggling suspected

Officials identify 19 of 53 killed in migrant smuggling case, victim released from hospital

Suspect to appear in court in San Antonio migrant smuggling case that killed 53

Four dead, three injured in Texas car crash involving smuggling operation: Police

Officials ‘horrified’ after finding 53 dead in suspected human smuggling incident in Texas

Officials ‘horrified’ after finding 51 dead in suspected human smuggling incident in Texas

Officials ‘horrified’ after finding 50 dead in suspected human smuggling incident in Texas

Officials ‘horrified’ after finding 46 dead in suspected human smuggling incident in Texas

At least 46 found dead in tractor-trailer after suspected smuggling incident in Texas: Officials

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