Alien Smuggling Ring Exposed in Upstate New York
In a shocking turn of events, a Pennsylvania man has pleaded guilty to alien smuggling in a New York court. Carlos Figueroa Rivas, age 58, admitted to helping an illegal alien enter the United States.
The crime took place on June 6, 2018, when Figueroa Rivas drove from Montreal to a remote spot in Quebec along the border and dropped off an illegal alien from Guatemala, Mario Navarijo Orantes. Figueroa Rivas intended to enter the United States alone while Navarijo Orantes walked across the border and avoided immigration inspection.
After dropping off Navarijo Orantes, Figueroa Rivas drove to the Champlain Port of Entry and attempted to enter the United States alone driving a car registered to a third person. CBP refused to admit the car that Figueroa Rivas was driving and he returned to Canada.
Border Patrol Agents arrested Navarijo Orantes in Rouses Point, New York, and determined that he intended to meet Figueroa Rivas.
Figueroa Rivas faces up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000 when he is sentenced by United States District Judge Mae A. D’Agostino on February 6, 2019.
This case was investigated by CBP and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Edward P. Grogan.
Navarijo Orantes, age 52, pled guilty to the felony offense of illegal re-entry of a removed alien and is scheduled to be sentenced on October 17.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Human Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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