# Feds Crack Down on Border Smuggling

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Podcast: [El Paso News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/el-paso-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7476707)
Published: 2026-05-16T03:51:49+00:00
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Federal government launches major crackdown on human smuggling in Western District of Texas, filing 281 new immigration-related criminal cases between May 8th and 14th. Key cases involve Yovani Garcia-Cruz, Erik Rangel-Martinez, and Jaime Rodriguez-Corral, each facing serious federal charges. Operations target smugglers and those with histories of drug trafficking and assault, highlighting the ongoing security challenges at the border. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/d2f1431394b4cdef

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