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Truck Driver Caught Smuggling 13 Migrants in New Mexico

7/5/2025

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In New Mexico, truck driver Jarol Arroyo-Cerin was caught in a web of smuggling when U.S. Border Patrol discovered 13 migrants concealed in his truck on June 25. His suspicious behavior led to the traffic stop, and if found guilty, he could face a decade behind bars. This incident adds to a troubling trend of recent smuggling cases resulting in guilty pleas and harsh sentences.

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Story summary

In New Mexico, truck driver Jarol Arroyo-Cerin was caught in a web of smuggling when U.S. Border Patrol discovered 13 migrants concealed in his truck on June 25. His suspicious behavior led to the traffic stop, and if found guilty, he could face a decade behind bars. This incident adds to a troubling trend of recent smuggling cases resulting in guilty pleas and harsh sentences.