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Two Arrested for Allegedly Smuggling Migrants, Including a Child, into El Paso

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Abraham Romo-Rivera, 39, and Amairani Munoz-Molinar, 29, were charged in federal court for attempting to smuggle a woman and a child into the U.S. through the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry. The duo presented themselves as the parents of the passengers and attempted to conceal their identities. Customs and Border Protection officers became suspicious when the woman's identification did not match her appearance, leading to further inspection where investigators discovered the true identities of the passengers. The pair allegedly expected a $10,000 payment for the smuggling operation. If found guilty, they could face up to 10 years in prison, with sentencing to be determined by a federal district court judge.

Key Details: • Charges filed in federal court this week. • Alleged smuggling incident occurred at Paso Del Norte Port of Entry. • Potential sentence of up to 10 years if convicted.

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