Man with Cartel Ties Sentenced for Smuggling Migrants Using Fake Union Pacific Trucks
The investigation uncovered an intricate smuggling ring with stash houses and cartel connections aiding illegal border crossings.
Mexican Army Seizes Truck With Hundreds of Migrants Headed for U.S. as Officials Fear Rush Before Trump Takes Office
"It doesn't happen too often in our state that (smugglers) transport people in a trailer box as if they were cargo" said Chihuahua's Public Safety Secretary
Two Colombian Migrants Killed, Four Injured in Shootout with Mexican National Guard near U.S. Border
Smugglers were transporting the migrants across a city known for such activity.
Human-smuggling Networks are Estimated to Make Between $4 Billion to $12 Billion a Year, a New Report Says
Authorities say at least 80% of all undocumented immigrants making their way to the U.S. hire smugglers to help them cross into the U.S.
Former Texas Detective Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison For Role in Human Smuggling Operation
A federal investigation revealed that almost 200 migrants were smuggled by the human smuggling organization the former police detective worked for
People With 'Terrorist Ties' To Continue Exploiting Border Vulnerabilities Next Year, DHS Report Warns
In addition to human smuggling challenges at the border, the report mentions other persistent threats to the U.S., including drug trafficking and cyberattacks
Surveillance Cameras Are Detected on Border Palm Trees; Officials Believe they Belong to Cartels
Authorities believe the 24 cameras were used by drug cartels keeping tabs on the movements of soldiers and police at the border
Laredo Woman Pleads Guilty to Drugging and Smuggling Toddler as Part of Border Criminal Ring
The woman admitted to sedating young children and using fraudulent documents to transport them across the U.S.-Mexico border.
Former National Guard member pleads guilty to human smuggling in Texas
The soldier from Alabama admitted to driving migrants from the border up north during his deployment
U.S. Attorney's Office and Monroe Sheriff Office clash over migrant smuggling operation in Florida Keys
"If they won't do their jobs, we'll do ours", said the county's Sheriff upon the U.S. Attorney's Office refusal to file alleged smugglers with charges
Migrants found wandering in highway near the border after being tortured and held for ransom
Mexican police took 10 people to shelters after finding them in Juárez
11 migrants hospitalized after dozens found in Texas house used for smuggling operations
Seven people were arrested after the law enforcement sting near San Antonio
How Criminal Networks Control Human Trafficking in the Darién Gap, a Main Migration Route to U.S.
The Darién is a treacherous pathway, riddled with human trafficking, that many migrants use to reach the U.S.
Here's How Criminals Are Using TikTok To Smuggle Humans At US Border
Title 42 rumors and ads on TikTok about "American Dream" are fueling human smuggling at the U.S. border.
Mexican Cartels Controlling Southern Border Endangering Americans, Official Says
Mexican cartels now pose more of a threat to Americans as they smuggle violent criminals hidden among illegal migrants.
CBP Agents Encounter Suspected Illegal Immigrants, Including Armed Ones
The Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents recently encountered five human smuggling attempts that resulted in the apprehension of over 63 undocumented people at the I-35 Border Patrol checkpoint.
Texas State Police Foil Human Smuggling Attempt As They Stop Plane Carrying Illegal Immigrants
Six illegal immigrants were apprehended by Texas state police on Sunday upon their arrival at the Mid Valley Airport.