Manitoba Judge Sentences Smuggler to 3 Years
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A U.S. citizen from New York was sentenced to nearly three years in prison for smuggling a man from Pakistan into Canada. The smuggler, Sahil Aziz, pleaded guilty to human smuggling and related violations. Aziz drove the man across the border near Emerson, with the smuggled individual successfully entering Canada undetected. Aziz claimed his actions were driven by sympathy, as the man feared deportation from the U.S. However, officials deemed it a clear, planned smuggling operation. Aziz also faced charges for using stolen credit card details for purchases. The judge emphasized the need for strong sentences to deter others from bypassing legal entry paths. Aziz will be deported once he finishes his sentence and will be eligible for release after serving two-thirds of his time.
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