Five Mexicans charged with human smuggling in San Diego after migrants die in capsized boat

Published May 7, 2025 3:55pm ET



The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of California announced Tuesday it is charging five Mexican nationals in connection with a boat of migrants that recently capsized in San Diego. 

At least three migrants died and one missing person is “presumed dead” after the maritime smuggling incident occurred on Monday

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