Multi-Agency Effort Leads to Arrest of Smuggler
Tafakori charged with operating a smuggling network across South and Central America, charging $30k for shelter and transport.
Conspiracy and five counts of illegal entry for financial gain, each with 10-year max.
Multi-agency effort involving Homeland Security Investigations and Joint Task Force Alpha led to arrest.
Tafakori will face justice in the U.S. (Assistant Attorney General statement).
Securing borders and stopping smuggling is a top priority (U.S. Attorney statement).
6 days ago