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Joint Task Force Alpha Tackles Rising Human Smuggling

9/5/2025

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On September 4, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi held a press conference in Tampa, Florida, addressing human smuggling.
She was joined by Vermont's federal prosecutor, Michael Drescher, and law enforcement from Texas and Florida.
They highlighted the success of Joint Task Force Alpha, targeting trafficking from Mexico and Central America.
Bondi reported increased smuggling at the northern U.S.-Canada border, indicating shifting cartel activities.
Recent arrests included Norma Linda Lozano, charged with multiple counts of alien smuggling.

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Story summary

On September 4, 2025, Attorney General Pam Bondi held a press conference in Tampa, Florida, addressing human smuggling.
She was joined by Vermont's federal prosecutor, Michael Drescher, and law enforcement from Texas and Florida.
They highlighted the success of Joint Task Force Alpha, targeting trafficking from Mexico and Central America.
Bondi reported increased smuggling at the northern U.S.-Canada border, indicating shifting cartel activities.
Recent arrests included Norma Linda Lozano, charged with multiple counts of alien smuggling.