5 Illegal Immigrants Facing Federal Charges After 97 People Found Packed in Houston Residence

5 Illegal Immigrants Facing Federal Charges After 97 People Found Packed in Houston Residence
Houston police officers respond to a human smuggling case in Houston, Texas, on April 30, 2021. Houston Police Department
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After the shocking discovery of nearly 100 illegal aliens a residence in Houston, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed charges against five people residing in the United States illegally following their arrest.

The criminal complaint filed on May 1 accuses two Mexican nationals, two Honduran nationals, and one person from El Salvador, all between 21 and 31 years old, of harboring, concealing, and shielding illegal aliens with the intention to gain commercial advantage or financial gain.