Leader of Major Human Smuggling Network Arrested and Indicted

Abdul Karim Conteh faces charges for smuggling thousands of migrants into the U.S.; U.S. and Mexican authorities collaborate on arrest and sanctions.

Abdul Karim Conteh, alleged leader of a human smuggling organization, was arrested in Mexico and faces U.S. charges.
The organization allegedly smuggled thousands of migrants from various countries into the United States.
Conteh's wife, Veronica Roblero Pivaral, is still at large.
U.S. Treasury has imposed financial sanctions on Conteh and his organization.
Joint Task Force Alpha's efforts have led to over 310 arrests and significant convictions in human smuggling cases.