LAREDO, Texas – A deadly smuggling incident has left one person dead after a Honda national pleaded guilty to transporting undocumented aliens. Darwuin Sai Kabrera-Garsia, a 26-year-old Honduran man, admitted to smuggling three non-U.S. citizens into the United States.
On November 9, 2021, Kabrera-Garsia acted as a brush guide to smuggle the three non-U.S. citizens from Mexico into the United States. The group crossed Texas Highway 83, but their journey took a deadly turn when an oncoming SUV struck one of the individuals. She died at the scene.
Kabrera-Garsia has been charged with transporting undocumented aliens resulting in death. If convicted, he faces up to life in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
Kabrera-Garsia has been in custody since his arrest and will remain there pending sentencing. U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana will impose the sentence at a future date.
The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations with the assistance of Border Patrol and the Laredo Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew Isaac and Anthony G. Brown are prosecuting the case.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of human smuggling. The Laredo community is still reeling from the loss of life, and residents are left to wonder about the consequences of such reckless actions.
The case is a stark reminder that human smuggling is a serious crime with severe consequences. Darwuin Sai Kabrera-Garsia’s actions have left a family in mourning, and his sentence will serve as a warning to others who would engage in similar activities.
Kabrera-Garsia’s real full name is Darwuin Sai Kabrera-Garsia. The exact criminal charge is transporting undocumented aliens resulting in death. The city and state are Laredo, Texas. The crime date was November 9, 2021. If convicted, Kabrera-Garsia faces up to life in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Human Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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