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3 men arrested in connection with kidnapping, human smuggling scheme in Fort Bend County
Read full article: 3 men arrested in connection with kidnapping, human smuggling scheme in Fort Bend CountyThree men in connection with a kidnapping and human smuggling case were arrested on Aug. 30, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
7 Guatemalans found tied up, possibly being held for ransom by ‘coyotes’ at NW Harris County home
Read full article: 7 Guatemalans found tied up, possibly being held for ransom by ‘coyotes’ at NW Harris County homeSeveral immigrants were found tied up and being held against their will inside a northwest Harris County home, according to deputies with Pct. 1 Constable Rosen’s Office.
2 human smuggling victims rescued, suspect arrested at southwest Houston gas station, HPD says
Read full article: 2 human smuggling victims rescued, suspect arrested at southwest Houston gas station, HPD saysA suspect has been arrested and charged after police said he kidnapped and attempted to smuggle two men at a gas station in southwest Houston over the weekend.
10 rescued, 2 detained in possible human smuggling situation in SW Houston, HPD says
Read full article: 10 rescued, 2 detained in possible human smuggling situation in SW Houston, HPD saysThe Houston Police Department is investigating a humans smuggling situation Wednesday in southwest Houston, according to authorities.
5 people test positive for COVID after being found in suspected human smuggling operation in SW Houston, police say
Read full article: 5 people test positive for COVID after being found in suspected human smuggling operation in SW Houston, police sayMore than 90 people were found inside a home in southwest Houston, and Houston police say they suspect human smuggling.
Human smuggling suspect released on $5,000 bond; Police fear he will flee
Read full article: Human smuggling suspect released on $5,000 bond; Police fear he will fleeHOUSTON – Homeland Security agents and Houston police rescued six naked men from a human trafficking operation Monday at an apartment in southwest Houston. READ: Man accused of smuggling after 6 people found inside southwest Houston apartmentAt his probable cause hearing this morning, the prosecutors asked for a high bond of $25,000. So I’m going to set your bond in the amount of $5,000 and grant you a personal bond on this charge,” Castro said in court. District Attorney Johna Stallings said a high bond was is needed in the case to ensure Chavez doesn’t flee and to ensure the victims are protected. “As a prosecutor of smuggling, trafficking and violent offenses, I don’t think it’s appropriate that a personal bond be granted in this case,” Stallings said.
Woman’s cousin among 30 people rescued in human smuggling operation in Houston
Read full article: Woman’s cousin among 30 people rescued in human smuggling operation in HoustonA woman says authorities found her cousin stripped down to his underwear, but alive when police busted a possible human smuggling operation. On Thursday night, Houston police said a man escaped from a home and ran nearly naked through a southwest Houston neighborhood, screaming he’d been kidnapped. Thursday night, Baquedano left the southwest Houston neighborhood with hope, but also uncertainty … was her cousin among the rescued victims. “I don’t care about the money, I just care that he’s alive,” Baquedano said. Three persons of interests have been detained in relation to the possible human smuggling operation.