Samar Kassim Amin Guilty

Samar Kassim Amin, age 31, of Deltona, Florida, has pleaded guilty to transporting an alien unlawfully present in the United States, a crime that could land him in prison for up to 5 years.

The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Richard S. Hartunian and U.S. Border Patrol Chief Patrol Agent John C. Pfeifer, who revealed that Amin had admitted to picking up a Canadian citizen who had just run into the United States from Canada.

According to the plea, on November 8, 2015, in Champlain, New York, Amin picked up the Canadian citizen and drove him until they reached Interstate 87, where Amin was stopped by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Amin admitted that he intended to transport the Canadian citizen, whom he had met at a wedding in Canada the night before, to Florida.

Amin faces up to 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of up to 3 years when he is sentenced on February 8, 2016 by Chief U.S. District Judge Glenn T. Suddaby. The sentence will be imposed based on the particular statute the defendant is charged with violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines, and other factors.

This case was investigated by the U.S. Border Patrol and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas Collyer. The guilty plea is a significant development in the case, which highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat human trafficking and other crimes related to the transportation of aliens.

The case against Amin serves as a reminder of the serious consequences of transporting aliens unlawfully present in the United States. As the U.S. Border Patrol and other law enforcement agencies continue to crack down on these crimes, individuals like Amin are being held accountable for their actions. The sentencing of Amin on February 8, 2016, will be closely watched as a reminder of the severe penalties that can be imposed on those who engage in these criminal activities.