Border Crime in California: U.S. Attorney’s Office Filed 83 Border-Related Cases This Week
In a shocking display of human trafficking, Alexis Rios, a U.S. citizen, has been arrested and charged with Bringing in Aliens for Financial Gain in San Diego, California.
According to a complaint, Customs and Border Protection officers found two unauthorized immigrants from Guatemala concealed in a non-factory compartment beneath the spare tire wheel well of the defendant’s car at the San Ysidro Port of Entry on May 1, 2026.
The defendant, Alexis Rios, is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California filed 83 border-related cases this week, including charges of bringing in aliens for financial gain, reentering the U.S. after deportation, and importation of controlled substances.
The Southern District of California is the fourth-busiest federal district, largely due to a high volume of border-related crimes. This district, encompassing San Diego and Imperial counties, shares a 140-mile border with Mexico.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: Human Trafficking|Immigration Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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