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US Arrests Iranian Smuggler in Colombia Over $30K Fees

4/25/2026

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U.S. authorities arrested Iranian smuggler Jafar Tafakori in Colombia after a joint request.
Jafar Tafakori faces a Texas indictment for bringing illegal aliens and allegedly charging up to $30,000 per person.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said stopping alien smuggling is a top DOJ priority.
U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons warned open-border policies left the gate open, a risk the Trump administration seeks to curb with a 2025 executive order.

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U.S. authorities arrested Iranian smuggler Jafar Tafakori in Colombia after a joint request.
Jafar Tafakori faces a Texas indictment for bringing illegal aliens and allegedly charging up to $30,000 per person.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said stopping alien smuggling is a top DOJ priority.
U.S. Attorney Justin Simmons warned open-border policies left the gate open, a risk the Trump administration seeks to curb with a 2025 executive order.