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2 arrested in El Paso in human smuggling investigation
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 17, 2026
· 2 min read
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Two undocumented migrants were arrested Monday after a stash house disruption in El Paso , according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas.
A criminal complaint alleged U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Ysleta Border Patrol Station saw Jorge Luc...
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The recent arrests in El Paso's human smuggling investigation bring attention to the ongoing issue of undocumented migration in the city. The discovery of a stash house with 14 undocumented migrants highlights the need for continued vigilance by law enforcement agencies. The fact that one of the arrested individuals, Jorge Lucero-Banda, was allegedly earning $1,000 a week as a caretaker at the stash house suggests a sophisticated and lucrative operation. The cases of Jorge Camacho-Olivas and Antonio Gomez-Raygoza, who both have histories of illegal re-entry and other convictions, demonstrate the challenges faced by authorities in preventing repeat offenders from entering the country. As the city continues to grapple with the complexities of immigration, these cases underscore the importance of cooperation between local and federal agencies in disrupting human smuggling networks and ensuring public safety in El Paso.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- Two undocumented migrants were arrested Monday after a stash house disruption in El Paso, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas.
A criminal complaint alleged U.S. Border Patrol agents at the Ysleta Border Patrol Station saw Jorge Luc...
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