
Feds bust massive alleged Guatemalan human smuggling ring operating out of California
Fox News
Federal agents said four Guatemalan men have been charged in connection with an alleged human smuggling ring in Los Angeles. Two of the men were arrested; one is already in jail, and one is on the run.
Eduardo Domingo Renoj-Matul and Cristobal Mejia-Chaj each appeared in federal court hours after their arrests, and a judge ordered each held without bond. If convicted, they could each face the death penalty.
"These smuggling organizations have no regard for human life and their conduct kills," said acting U.S. Attorney Joseph McNally. "The indictment and arrests here have dismantled one of the country’s largest and most dangerous smuggling organizations. This work saves lives, and the members of the organization will now face significant consequences."