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Feds Seek Tips from Public to Identify Smugglers of 13 who Died in Crash
justice.gov ^ | March 17, 2021 | U.S. Attorney’s Office Southern District of California

Posted on 03/19/2021 10:03:35 AM PDT by ransomnote

Assistant U. S. Attorneys Tim Coughlin (619) 546- 6768, Victor White (619) 546-8439 and Blair Perez (619) 546-7963

NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – March 17, 2021

SAN DIEGO – Federal officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying the smugglers whose actions led to the deaths of 13 Mexican and Guatemalan nationals in a crash of an overloaded vehicle on March 2 near Holtville, California.

The tip line number is (760) 335-5343.

U.S. Border Patrol was notified of the crash by the California Highway Patrol at about 6:30 a.m. on March 2. In a subsequent review of border surveillance camera footage, Border Patrol agents discovered that a 10-foot section of the border fence had been cut and at least two SUVs had driven northbound through the open section.

Border Patrol agents located one of the SUVs broken down on Interstate 8 near Holtville. Agents arrested 19 undocumented migrants located beside the disabled vehicle. Shortly thereafter, agents found the second SUV at the crash scene on Norrish Road at Highway 115, a remote stretch of road used mostly by farmers. Twelve people died at the crash site; one died later.  Multiple individuals were airlifted to hospitals with significant injuries. A 23-year-old daughter died in her mother’s arms at the scene of the crash.

“This tragic case is a grim reminder that putting your faith and future in the hands of smugglers is a very dangerous gamble,” said U.S. Attorney Randy Grossman. “Smugglers are motivated by greed and care nothing for the people they put in harm’s way. We will aggressively prosecute smugglers who recklessly cause deaths.”

“Homeland Security Investigations is conducting a criminal investigation into the human smuggling networks that callously and repeatedly place human lives in danger, such as the events that resulted in death during the March 2nd smuggling incident,” said Cardell T. Morant, Special Agent in Charge for HSI in San Diego.  “HSI is asking for the public’s help in bringing the people responsible for the activity that led to the tragedy on March 2nd to justice by providing any information to the HSI Calexico tipline at (760) 335-5343.”

Federal officials wish to thank the Mexican and Guatemalan consulates for their assistance in notifying family members of those individuals who died in the crash and in identifying and contacting family members of those hospitalized as a result of this tragedy.

 

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1 posted on 03/19/2021 10:03:35 AM PDT by ransomnote
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To: ransomnote

The people responsible are the democrat party.


2 posted on 03/19/2021 10:08:19 AM PDT by SpaceBar
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To: SpaceBar

bttt


3 posted on 03/19/2021 10:08:32 AM PDT by BenLurkin (The above is not a statement of fact. It is either opinion, or satire. Or both.)
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To: ransomnote
I suggest they go to the White House. All the responsible parties can be found in one location there.
4 posted on 03/19/2021 10:10:49 AM PDT by liberalh8ter (The only difference between flash mob 'urban yutes' and U.S. politicians is the hoodies.)
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To: ransomnote
Feds Seek Tips from Public to Identify Smugglers of 13 who Died in Crash

They do have this picture of one of the smugglers making his escape after the crash:


5 posted on 03/19/2021 10:16:03 AM PDT by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: ransomnote

Check Mexico City, Amigo.


6 posted on 03/19/2021 10:54:56 AM PDT by Obadiah
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To: ransomnote

I don’t think that any person will talk to the government.

They are all too afraid, especially if they’re illegal.


7 posted on 03/19/2021 11:24:29 AM PDT by proud American in Canada (As Patrick Henry once said, "Give me Liberty or Give me Death!" Especially now.)
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To: ransomnote

Buy these people aren’t too bright, they just need to interview Pelosi and Newsome if they want to know the ringleaders.


8 posted on 03/19/2021 11:33:46 AM PDT by eyeamok (founded in cynicism, wrapped in sarcasm)
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To: Navy Patriot
This image is just one of the middle men. We want to know who is in charge.


9 posted on 03/19/2021 12:11:23 PM PDT by UnwashedPeasant (Trump is the last legally elected U.S. President.)
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To: ransomnote

If I thought you really cared, I could help you find out who they were.


10 posted on 03/19/2021 1:57:27 PM PDT by MeneMeneTekelUpharsin (Freedom is the freedom to discipline yourself so others don't have to do it for you.)
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To: ransomnote

Is this the Babylon Bee? The Feds are asking for who smuggled them in? Just call the White House for the accessories to this crime and then swing by the border and arrest thousands of others.


11 posted on 03/19/2021 2:58:47 PM PDT by T.B. Yoits
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To: ransomnote

What a joke.
I’m assuming you can camp out at these border crossing points and see invaders all night long.


12 posted on 03/19/2021 3:00:25 PM PDT by nascarnation
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To: ransomnote

Maybe an army of basement-dwelling wokesters will scour social media to identify these vile insurrectionists and perpetrators of all that is evil?


13 posted on 03/19/2021 3:47:51 PM PDT by nicollo (I said no!)
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To: ransomnote

Well, my guess would be that they would most likely be Hispanic males somewhere between the age of 25 to 40.

Of course I could be wrong. They might be white Amish males. Ya never know...


14 posted on 03/21/2021 11:16:35 PM PDT by jmacusa (The result of conformity is everyone will like you but yourself.)
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