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Hameed Mohammed Nagi, a 21-year-old citizen of the United Kingdom, crossed into the US without inspection on April 3, 2026, by walking through the heavily wooded border between Quebec and Somerset County, Maine, with three other men. They were spotted by passersby on the Golden Road and taken into custody by US Border Patrol and Customs agents. Nagi claimed he accidentally entered the US while hiking in Canada, but investigators found he intended to work in the US without a visa.
Nagi pleaded guilty on June 8, 2026, and was sentenced to time served by US Magistrate Judge John C. Nivison. The investigation involved the FBI, US Border Patrol, and Homeland Security Investigations, and found no evidence of plans for violent acts.
The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a federal effort to combat illegal border crossings. Nagi’s sentence reflects the seriousness of violating US immigration laws, while also considering the lack of evidence for more severe crimes.
The US Attorney’s Office in Maine handled the prosecution, which resulted in a relatively light sentence due to Nagi’s guilty plea and lack of prior offenses. The case highlights the ongoing challenges of securing the US-Canada border, particularly in rural areas like Somerset County.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Organized Crime
- Defendant: Maine
- Location: ME
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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