14 Indicted in Texas Human Smuggling Ring That Killed 7 People

A federal grand jury in the Western District of Texas has charged 14 people in connection with a long-running human smuggling operation that authorities say culminated in the deaths of seven people sealed inside an unventilated shipping container on a freight train. The post 14 Indicted in Texas Human Smuggling Ring That Killed 7 People appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.
14 Indicted in Texas Human Smuggling Ring That Killed 7 People

Fourteen individuals have been charged by a federal grand jury in Texas for their involvement in a human smuggling operation that resulted in the deaths of seven people. The victims were sealed inside an unventilated shipping container on a freight train, with outside temperatures reaching the high 80s to low 90s. The smuggling network operated from April 2023 to May 2026, charging fees ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 to transport individuals across the border and inland.

  • A federal grand jury in Texas has charged 14 people in a human smuggling operation.
  • Seven migrants, including a 14-year-old from Honduras, died after being sealed in an unventilated shipping container on a train.
  • The smuggling operation charged between $1,500 and $10,000 per person.
  • 12 defendants face life in prison for conspiracy charges.
  • The group included U.S. citizens, non-citizens, and individuals in the country illegally.
  • Named defendants include Karina Garcia, Edson Alejandro Perez, and Eric Hernandez.
  • The case is being handled by Homeland Security Investigations, Border Patrol, and local agencies under the Homeland Security Task Force.
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