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Members of Dangerous Human Smuggling Organization Extradited from Colombia

12/19/2025 07:00 AM EST

Two Colombian nationals made their initial appearance in court in El Paso, Texas yesterday after being extradited from Colombia to face charges relating to their roles in a dangerous human smuggling conspiracy that left 40 aliens and two boat captains missing.

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