A Cuban national, found guilty in 2024 for human trafficking, has been deported from the United States following his re-arrest by immigration authorities. This was announced on Tuesday by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
The individual was convicted last year for attempting to smuggle 29 people, including several minors, in the back of a tractor-trailer. This act was described by authorities as "reckless and dangerous." Details about the man's identity remain undisclosed. He was taken into custody by the Miami Sector of the Border Patrol and subsequently handed over to the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation.
"We will not tolerate human smugglers," stated CBP in a message on social media platform X, emphasizing that such crimes endanger innocent lives and pose a threat to U.S. border security. The deportation aligns with Washington's "zero tolerance" policy against human trafficking networks, especially in border states and Florida, where authorities have ramped up operations against these illegal activities.
The CBP did not disclose the destination country for the deported immigrant. Numerous Cubans with criminal records have been detained and deported during this period. However, there are also documented cases of Cuban immigrants, without criminal history or final deportation orders, who have been detained in ICE facilities and are facing deportation proceedings.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), by the end of 2024, there were over 42,000 Cubans with final deportation orders in the United States.
Questions About Cuban Deportations and Human Trafficking
What was the Cuban man convicted of?
He was convicted of attempting to smuggle 29 people, including minors, in a tractor-trailer.
How does CBP view human smuggling activities?
CBP considers human smuggling a reckless and dangerous crime that threatens innocent lives and national security.
What policy is being enforced against human trafficking?
The U.S. enforces a "zero tolerance" policy against human trafficking networks, especially in border regions and Florida.