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Two Charged With Human Smuggling After I-10 Traffic Stop
December 29, 2021
A traffic stop in Escambia County Tuesday led to human smuggling arrests.
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper conducted a traffic stop about 9 a.m. on I -10 near the eastbound weigh station in Escambia County.
An investigation revealed there were 11 individuals within the vehicle that were in the country illegally.
“Further investigation determined that the occupants were being transported to multiple locations along the east coast. It was discovered that the driver and front seat passenger were being paid to smuggle them into the United States for work,” FHP said in a release.
Troopers arrested 23-year old Omar Alberto Lemus-De Leon (pictured left) and 27-year old Jose Toribio Morales-Orozco. Both were charged with felony human smuggling. Lemus-De Leon was also cited for driving with no driver’s license.
One of the smuggling victims was a juvenile, and the Department of Children and Families was notified.
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14 Responses to “Two Charged With Human Smuggling After I-10 Traffic Stop”
Love our awesome Law Enforcement! You ALL are the best! God bless you and keep you safe.
This is NOT weird and laughable.
What did they do with the other 10 illegals?
Under I-110 ?
Don’t keep up with much do you bewildered
Maybe look up what our Governor has been doing for us it didn’t just start
@ Bewildered
Human trafficking has nothing to do with immigration
AND kind person, human trafficking is being done also but not excusing every nationality.
Right here living here every day in every state
Full blooded Americans are doing this heinous crime..and Americans here are not immigrants.
Does Epstein ring a bell?
Please stop…
Embarrassing yourself being uneducated concerning human trafficking .
Sincerely
@Bewildered- Your post is weird and laughable. Just because they weren’t “hassled”, doesn’t mean they are here legally.
With the border not secured like it should be because of a particular administration. I would like to see the illegals sent to Uncle Joe’s state of residence. Hes actually on vacation right now it would b perfect timing.
Bewildered, Don’t like the laws in FL? I hear NY has great property prices for peeps like you. Enjoy the move.
@chris paul you hope they never get released or get out on bond? For real dude, instead of deporting them you want the tax payers to feed and house them for the rest of forever? Cuz I dont, YOU pay for the jokers if that’s what you want
…been going on for 30 years everyday…glad they caught a couple of them…m..
..Tip of the ice berg..these people have been coming thru PNS on I-10 for 30 years…everyday…glad they finally caught a couple of them…
“Thank you” to the trooper who made this stop. We appreciate all that you do in keeping us safe.
Good work LEO
hope they wont be released on OR bonds.
This is totally weird and laughable. The federal government allows thousands to cross our borders without a hassle, but then the State of Florida all of a sudden decides to enforce the immigration law? No valid drivers license – really?