‘Prolific’ human smuggler from Mexico sentenced for role in global crime ring

Published June 16, 2026 1:06pm ET | Updated June 16, 2026 1:06pm ET



A Mexican man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a “prolific” human smuggling ring that helped people from Asia, Africa, and the Middle East illegally enter the United States at through Mexico.

Raul Saucedo-Huipio of Mexicali, Mexico, received 87 months, or just over seven years, for facilitating the travel of more than 200 migrants to the U.S. between 2018 and 2022, the Justice Department announced Monday evening.

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