Report: NJ Migrant Gang Seeks $6K Per Person to Smuggle Immigrants from Canada to U.S
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
3:00 PM – Sunday, February 4, 2024
A Migrant Gang in New Jersey is Smuggling Undocumented Immigrants into the US
A recent report reveals that a migrant gang based in New Jersey is paying $6,000 per person to smuggle large numbers of undocumented immigrants into the United States through the Canadian border.
According to a report published by Daily Mail, a well-known people-smuggling organization led by undocumented migrants who entered the country illegally in 2019 is now charging $6,000 per person to bring others into the United States.
After being released by ICE, many of these migrants settled in New Jersey, where they now operate the gang.
The report states that the gang’s leaders, who are migrants from Guatemala and Colombia, crossed the Mexican border to establish themselves in New Jersey. From there, they have been running this profitable scheme while evading authorities.
The Jersey-based gang is responsible for a surge in border crossings, flying under the radar while US Border Patrol agents struggle with a high influx of asylum seekers from Mexico, as reported by the outlet.
“With the huge asylum-seeker concentrations and with all of those people crossing the border and with the huge increase in the amount of enforcement that is going on on the southern border, it is probably, if you have an option, a lot easier to try to get in without inspection across the Canadian border,” said Philip Kasinitz, a CUNY Graduate Center immigration studies professor stated.
Furthermore, the Daily Mail reported that the migrant smugglers are taking advantage of the situation by offering a significant reward for smuggling people out of Quebec and into Vermont, where surveillance is less intense.
Elmer Bran-Galvez, a driver for one of the alleged smugglers, was stopped by border guards in Franklin, Vermont, in June while transporting four illegal immigrants. He admitted to authorities that he was paid around $1,800 for each illegal passenger, but he was not charged, according to the outlet.
Last year, over 10,000 migrants were arrested while attempting to enter the United States illegally from Canada, which is nearly five times the expected number for 2022, indicating a significant influx across the northern border.
Although federal authorities managed to apprehend two leaders of the New Jersey gang, Jhon Reina-Perez, 34, and Victor Lopez-Padilla, 35, the flow of migration has not slowed down.
In order to enter the United States more easily, migrants may choose to travel to Mexico, as it is listed as a “visa-exempt” country by Canada, if they have the means to do so.
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What is the role of the migrant gang based in New Jersey in smuggling undocumented immigrants into the United States from Canada?
A Migrant Gang in New Jersey is Smuggling Undocumented Immigrants into the US
A recent report reveals that a migrant gang based in New Jersey is paying $6,000 per person to smuggle large numbers of undocumented immigrants into the United States through the Canadian border.
According to a report published by Daily Mail, a well-known people-smuggling organization led by undocumented migrants who entered the country illegally in 2019 is now charging $6,000 per person to bring others into the United States. After being released by ICE, many of these migrants settled in New Jersey, where they now operate the gang.
The report states that the gang’s leaders, who are migrants from Guatemala and Colombia, crossed the Mexican border to establish themselves in New Jersey. From there, they have been running this profitable scheme while evading authorities.
The Jersey-based gang is responsible for a surge in border crossings, flying under the radar while US Border Patrol agents struggle with a high influx of asylum seekers from Mexico, as reported by the outlet.
“With the huge asylum-seeker concentrations and with all of those people crossing the border and with the huge increase in the amount of enforcement that is going on on the southern border, it is probably, if you have an option, a lot easier to try to get in without inspection across the Canadian border,” said Philip Kasinitz, a CUNY Graduate Center immigration studies professor stated.
Furthermore, the Daily Mail reported that the migrant smugglers are taking advantage of the situation by offering a significant reward for smuggling people out of Quebec and into Vermont, where surveillance is less intense.
Elmer Bran-Galvez, a driver for one of the alleged smugglers, was stopped by border guards in Franklin, Vermont, in June while transporting four illegal immigrants. He admitted to authorities that he was paid around $1,800 for each illegal passenger, but he was not charged, according to the outlet.
Last year, over 10,000 migrants were arrested while attempting to enter the United States illegally from Canada, which is nearly five times the expected number for 2022, indicating a significant influx across the northern border.
Although federal authorities managed to apprehend two leaders of the New Jersey gang, Jhon Reina-Perez, 34, and Victor Lopez-Padilla, 35, the flow of migration has not slowed down.
The issue of undocumented immigration continues to pose challenges for border control enforcement agencies. The presence of organized smuggling groups exacerbates the problem, as they capitalize on vulnerabilities and exploit the desperation of individuals seeking a better life in another country.
Efforts to disrupt and dismantle these organizations are essential to ensure the safety and security of both the migrants involved and the host country. Increased cooperation and intelligence sharing between law enforcement agencies, as well as improved border surveillance technology, are necessary to combat the activities of these smuggling networks effectively.
Additionally, addressing the root causes of migration, such as economic disparities, political instability, and violence in migrants’ home countries, is crucial in reducing the demand for illicit smuggling and providing more opportunities for legal migration pathways.
It is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires a comprehensive approach involving government cooperation, international collaboration, and social policies that prioritize human rights and the well-being of all individuals involved.
In conclusion, the presence of a migrant gang smuggling undocumented immigrants into the United States from Canada highlights the challenges faced by border control enforcement agencies. It underscores the need for proactive measures, both domestically and internationally, to disrupt and dismantle these criminal organizations and address the underlying factors driving migration. Only through collective efforts can we hope to find lasting solutions to this pressing issue.
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