Increase in Chinese Migrant Interceptions in Coral Gables, Florida

Fox News Digital spoke with Eric Brown, a retired Green Beret and the founder and CEO of Imperio Consulting, about the uptick in human smuggling interceptions of Chinese migrants in Coral Gables, Florida.

Social Media Platforms and Cartel Activities

TikTok removed the hashtag #CartelTok used by cartels for highlighting crimes and recruiting human smugglers. Social media platforms like Snapchat and Instagram are also targeted for human trafficking. Border Patrol Council Vice President Hector Garza praises Trump administration's efforts to secure borders.

Deadliest Human Smuggling Incident in Modern U.S. History

Two men found guilty in connection with deadliest human smuggling incident in modern U.S. history, where 53 people died in a tractor trailer in Texas, including 6 children.

Border-State Prosecutions of Immigration Violations

Border-state prosecutors charged over 855 illegal aliens and U.S. citizens with violations of immigration laws. Cases ranged from human smuggling to illegal re-entry after removal, with significant numbers in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California.

Human Smugglers Cloning Border Patrol Vehicles

Human smugglers are now cloning Border Patrol vehicles to illegally transfer migrants into the United States amid President Trump's border crackdown, leading to increased criminal activities and endangering lives.

Deportation of Dominican Man for Human Smuggling

President Donald Trump praises deportation operations at Conservative Political Action Conference. ICE deports Dominican man wanted for human smuggling that resulted in deaths of three minors for the fifth time. Man to face charges in Dominican Republic for alleged crimes.

Human Smuggling Ring Busted in Los Angeles

Two Guatemalan men were arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly operating a large human smuggling ring, moving 20,000 illegal immigrants into the U.S. They face serious charges including the death penalty if convicted.

Cross-Border Smuggling Tunnel Discovery Near El Paso

Mexican officials collaborated with U.S. Border Patrol to uncover a cross-border smuggling tunnel near El Paso. This is the second tunnel found in as many days, with additional tunnels discovered in January as well.

Human Smuggling Tragedy in Minnesota

Human smugglers convicted in Minnesota following deaths of Indian family who froze during a blizzard while attempting to illegally cross into the U.S. from Canada. Vile crime preying on vulnerable migrants, leading to tragic deaths. More than 14,000 Indian migrants arrested at the Canadian border trying to cross into the U.S. illegally.

Illegal Human Smuggling Operation Led by Mexican Nationals

Two Mexican nationals in the U.S. illegally sentenced to 20 years for leading a human smuggling organization that moved 2,500 migrants and laundered $2.9 million in profits. They used various businesses to launder money and kidnapped migrants for ransom.

Human Smuggling in California Desert

Human smugglers abandoned a ten-year-old girl and her mother in the California desert, leading to the mother's death but the daughter was rescued by Border Patrol agents. This incident highlights the dangers migrants face due to callous smugglers. Border Patrol agents have seen a significant increase in the number of deceased migrants recovered in recent years.

High-speed chases and human smuggling in Texas

A man in Laredo, Texas, faces charges of human smuggling after leading DPS troopers on a high-speed chase. Another pursuit led to the arrest of an alleged illegal immigrant smuggler and a migrant wanted in Wisconsin.

Reinstatement of Entry Visa Requirements for Chinese Nationals in Ecuador

Ecuador will reinstate entry visa requirements for Chinese nationals due to an increase in illegal immigration, many of whom leave for other countries, including the United States. Chinese citizens have been using Ecuador's visa waiver agreement to reach South America and ultimately seek asylum in the U.S. via the dangerous Darién Gap jungle trail.

Illegal Immigration

During a traffic stop near McAllen, Texas, 27 illegal immigrants were found inside a horse trailer, with three individuals severely dehydrated due to extreme heat and no ventilation. The driver, Jose Guadalupe Salinas, is facing federal charges for human smuggling.

Human Smuggling Incident in Texas

A suspected human smuggler led Texas DPS troopers on a chase that ended with a crash where 6 migrants escaped from a stolen truck. The driver, Carlos Lombardich-Villabos, faces multiple charges.

Turf War at Ciudad Juarez Airport

A recent shooting at Ciudad Juarez Airport resulted in the deaths of two men, linked to a turf war between human smuggling organizations vying for control of migrant arrivals at the Texas border. Cartel-connected human smugglers are reported to control the flow of migrants and operate without interference from Mexican federal authorities.

International Human Smuggling Gang Raid in Germany

German authorities conducted a large raid against an international human smuggling gang, resulting in the detention of 10 suspects, including two lawyers. The suspects are accused of illegally obtaining residency permits for Chinese nationals through special immigration rules for skilled foreign workers in exchange for money.

Illegal Immigration and Human Smuggling in Carlsbad, California

A boat loaded with more than 20 migrants illegally drove onto a beach in Carlsbad, California, to unload human smuggling cargo. Authorities apprehended nearly 7,000 migrants in the San Diego Sector in one week.

Illegal migrants arrested for child pornography possession in Texas

10 suspected illegal migrants arrested in Texas for allegedly possessing child pornography at a house used for human smuggling activities. Investigation ongoing.

Migrant Apprehension at Canadian Border

Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended a group of nine migrants from the United Kingdom after they illegally crossed the Canadian Border into Vermont. The arrest adds to the record-shattering pace of migrant apprehensions in the Swanton Sector this fiscal year.

Human Smuggling Tragedy at U.S.-Canadian Border

Sen. Marco Rubio accuses President Biden of not addressing the border crisis, predicts up to 15 million migrants will enter the U.S. if Biden is re-elected. Man accused of human smuggling across U.S.-Canadian border; Indian family freezes to death. Two men, including 'Dirty Harry,' face charges. Victims paid $87,000 to be smuggled into the U.S. Four Indian family members froze to death near the border.

Human Smuggling Arrest in Texas

Two Venezuelan nationals living in Texas illegally were arrested for human smuggling after leading Texas DPS troopers on a high-speed chase in Kinney County. The car caught fire during the pursuit.

Florida Coast Human Smuggling Attempt

Two boat captains were apprehended off the Florida Coast for attempting to smuggle 24 undocumented Haitian migrants, including women and children, into the United States. The Indian River County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Coast Guard were involved in stopping the human smuggling attempt.

Illegal Immigration Crisis at U.S. Southern Border

CBP officers arrested multiple individuals at the southern border for immigration law violations, including human smuggling attempts and presenting fake entry documents. The incidents occurred at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in Laredo, Texas.