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Smugglers allegedly used \u201cstash houses,\u201d instructed migrants on avoiding Border Patrol, and fled from law enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>Acting U.S. Attorney Holland Kastrin emphasized dismantling transnational networks that exploit vulnerable individuals. ICE HSI also reaffirmed its commitment to combatting human smuggling.<\/p>\n<p>These arrests follow Trump\u2019s immigration executive orders, which reversed Biden-era policies. If convicted, defendants could face up to 10 years in prison. 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