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Smuggling Ring Uncovered in Webb County | Laredo News
A Texas trooper stop turned into a major human smuggling bust when a black Dodge Avenger was pulled over in Webb County and found carrying four undocumented immigrants from Honduras and Mexico. The driver, 31-year-old Raul DeLuna, faces four counts of smuggling after the passengers said they paid between $7,000 and $12,000 each for their risky journey — covering transport, a stash house, and onward travel. DeLuna was booked but quickly released after posting $10,000 bonds. This arrest underscores the dangerous, high-stakes world of human trafficking, where desperation drives people to pay…
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