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smuggling

NOUN
bootlegging
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“Immediately after we recognized this was a human smuggling situation, we contacted our partners through Homeland Security Investigations and our partners in border patrol,” Rodriguez said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

Kardo Ranya is believed to operate a smuggling operation with routes stretching from Afghanistan to the UK.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Two San Diego men have been sentenced for smuggling vulnerable birds into the United States, with one heading to prison and the other getting hit with thousands in fines.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Nvidia did not respond to a request for comment but told The Information that they had not seen any evidence of this and that "such smuggling seems farfetched".

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

Breniz knew that people charged with smuggling can spend years in jail.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario




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