Guatemalan Smuggler Faces Life for Hostage Ring
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Turko, a Guatemalan immigrant living in LA, pleads guilty to smuggling and hostage-taking, facing life in prison. His ring, active for over a decade, exploited immigrants with promises of entry, charging up to $18,000 per person. Tragedy struck in 2023 with a fatal crash, and Turko allegedly threatened to kill two hostages. Trials for other members are upcoming, with one key figure still at large.
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