A Mexican woman helped Russians and Uzbeks cross the US border: she was arrested and extradited to the States

A smuggler who allegedly operated for several years in the city of Mexicali on the US-Mexico border as part of an international human smuggling conspiracy has been extradited to the United States from Mexico. Writes about this US Department of Justice.

Photo: IStock

Ofelia Hernandez-Salas, 61, was arrested in Mexico in March under a U.S. extradition request and turned over to U.S. authorities on Sept. 5 to face charges previously filed in Arizona.

On the subject: Mexico will deport migrants from border cities to their homeland: this is how the US hopes to reduce the influx of refugees

Hernandez-Salas allegedly conspired with other smugglers to facilitate the movement of large numbers of migrants into the United States from Uzbekistan, Russia, Bangladesh, Yemen, Pakistan, Eritrea, India, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Mexico.

Hernandez-Salas and her co-defendant, Raul Saucedo-Juipio, 48, allegedly charged migrants tens of thousands of dollars for passage and directed them where to illegally cross into the U.S., including providing them with a ladder to climb over the border fence. In addition, Hernandez-Salas and her accomplices, armed with pistols and knives, allegedly robbed migrants of money and personal belongings.

You may be interested in: top New York news, stories of our immigrants and helpful tips about life in the Big Apple - read it all on ForumDaily New York

Saucedo-Juipio remains in custody in Mexico.

“This extradition is further evidence of our global commitment to investigating, combating and dismantling human smuggling networks,” said Assistant Director Katrina Berger of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). “HSI is committed to its partnership with law enforcement and its mission to eliminate these crimes and bring to justice those who spread them.”

Read also on ForumDaily:

Deceive scammers: a man earned $1782 by defrauding scammers

Batteries, paint, phones: how to get rid of 'hazardous' waste in the USA

From finding housing to naturalization: USCIS has released a Russian-language guide for immigrants

Costco members can get online doctor consultations for just $29

You can check your credit score weekly for free: how to do it

From October 1, changing your status in the United States will become cheaper: USCIS will cancel the fee for biometrics

Ten Best Online Game Sites for Learning English

Do you want more important and interesting news about life in the USA and immigration to America? - support us donate! Also subscribe to our page Facebook. Choose the "Display Priority" option and read us first. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our РєР ° РЅР ° Р »РІ Telegram  and Instagram- there are many interesting things. And join thousands of readers ForumDaily New York – there you will find a lot of interesting and positive information about life in the metropolis.