{"id":18959,"date":"2025-07-02T14:47:20","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T14:47:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=18959"},"modified":"2025-07-02T14:47:20","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T14:47:20","slug":"two-arrested-in-los-angeles-after-iranian-human-smuggling-hub-in-california-discovered-raided","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=18959","title":{"rendered":"Two Arrested in Los Angeles after Iranian \u201cHuman Smuggling Hub\u201d in California Discovered, Raided"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apprehended two individuals in Los Angeles associated with an Iranian human smuggling network, which officials have identified as a center for illegal immigrants connected to terror threats. This significant operation was backed by various federal agencies and followed the earlier arrest of seven Iranian nationals listed on the FBI\u2019s Terror Watchlist.<\/p><div class=\"jypuf69f62940e1e86\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.jypuf69f62940e1e86 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.jypuf69f62940e1e86 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.jypuf69f62940e1e86 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.jypuf69f62940e1e86 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.jypuf69f62940e1e86 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>In this context, CBP officials highlighted the crime ring\u2019s potential threat to national security and referenced intelligence regarding trafficking activities from hostile regimes such as Iran. The Trump administration\u2019s emphasis on border security was acknowledged as a key factor that facilitated the decisive action to dismantle the smuggling operation.<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-1\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_4_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_4\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-9221018705729438&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=1566954572&amp;adk=2347157138&amp;adf=2467842642&amp;pi=t.ma~as.1566954572&amp;w=820&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1751415680&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebys.com%2Ftwo-arrested-in-los-angeles-after-iranian-human-smuggling-hub-in-california-discovered-raided%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawLSJWFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHtr_G8g3qzCjGI0JP9UL_ZeQ8ZjciBsTpbBjCPZ4moAbbGNlTLkTvZ7bdrSP_aem_3xljukzbBhP6dLCLzHv5qA&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTAuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM3LjAuNzE1MS4xMjAiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjEzNy4wLjcxNTEuMTIwIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzNy4wLjcxNTEuMTIwIl0sWyJOb3QvQSlCcmFuZCIsIjI0LjAuMC4wIl1dLDBd&amp;dt=1751467539055&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=276&amp;idt=1&amp;shv=r20250630&amp;mjsv=m202506260101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D98814dcb89616220%3AT%3D1751372125%3ART%3D1751466621%3AS%3DALNI_Ma7Ag6i-vwZ7Aw00-lpdCpON0rhDw&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D91f369a420568912%3AT%3D1751372125%3ART%3D1751466621%3AS%3DAA-AfjZVlG3sXCOWzQqKfT_Myat9&amp;prev_fmts=0x0&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=657184342417&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=900&amp;u_w=1440&amp;u_ah=860&amp;u_aw=1440&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.6&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=481&amp;ady=1961&amp;biw=1781&amp;bih=966&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95353386%2C95362656%2C95363435%2C95365226%2C31093246%2C42533293%2C95365109%2C95359266%2C95365117%2C95340252%2C95340254&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=4581658008498508&amp;tmod=1071909649&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1440%2C0%2C1440%2C860%2C1800%2C966&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.8&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sImxhYmVsX29ubHlfMyIsMV0.&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4x~CAA.~CAA.&amp;ifi=5&amp;uci=a!5&amp;btvi=1&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=8\" name=\"aswift_4\" width=\"820\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!5\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CNqA64O1no4DFUpwHgId5fAK9w\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>On June 27, 2025, CBP announced the raid through a social media post, stating, \u201cCBP executed a federal search warrant today at a human smuggling hub in Los Angeles linked to national security threats. Two individuals were arrested during the operation, which was conducted by CBP\u2019s Special Response Team with assistance from Border Patrol tactical units and Air and Marine Operations.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"code-block code-block-5\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_5_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_5\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?client=ca-pub-9221018705729438&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;slotname=6216113503&amp;adk=3335774931&amp;adf=639181568&amp;pi=t.ma~as.6216113503&amp;w=820&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1751415680&amp;rafmt=1&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebys.com%2Ftwo-arrested-in-los-angeles-after-iranian-human-smuggling-hub-in-california-discovered-raided%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawLSJWFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHtr_G8g3qzCjGI0JP9UL_ZeQ8ZjciBsTpbBjCPZ4moAbbGNlTLkTvZ7bdrSP_aem_3xljukzbBhP6dLCLzHv5qA&amp;fwr=0&amp;fwrattr=true&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTAuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM3LjAuNzE1MS4xMjAiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjEzNy4wLjcxNTEuMTIwIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzNy4wLjcxNTEuMTIwIl0sWyJOb3QvQSlCcmFuZCIsIjI0LjAuMC4wIl1dLDBd&amp;dt=1751467539111&amp;bpp=2&amp;bdt=333&amp;idt=2&amp;shv=r20250630&amp;mjsv=m202506260101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D98814dcb89616220%3AT%3D1751372125%3ART%3D1751466621%3AS%3DALNI_Ma7Ag6i-vwZ7Aw00-lpdCpON0rhDw&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D91f369a420568912%3AT%3D1751372125%3ART%3D1751466621%3AS%3DAA-AfjZVlG3sXCOWzQqKfT_Myat9&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C820x280%2C1200x280&amp;nras=1&amp;correlator=657184342417&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=900&amp;u_w=1440&amp;u_ah=860&amp;u_aw=1440&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.6&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=481&amp;ady=2402&amp;biw=1781&amp;bih=966&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95353386%2C95362656%2C95363435%2C95365226%2C31093246%2C42533293%2C95365109%2C95359266%2C95365117%2C95340252%2C95340254&amp;oid=2&amp;pvsid=4581658008498508&amp;tmod=1071909649&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1920&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1440%2C0%2C1440%2C860%2C1800%2C966&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7CeEbr%7C&amp;abl=CS&amp;pfx=0&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.8&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sImxhYmVsX29ubHlfMyIsMV0.&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4x~CAA.~CAA.&amp;ifi=6&amp;uci=a!6&amp;btvi=2&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=6\" name=\"aswift_5\" width=\"820\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!6\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CL-Q64O1no4DFQBTpAQdTnEc9A\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, the CBP elaborated, \u201cThe site has been consistently utilized to shelter illegal entrants associated with terrorism. Under @POTUS, CBP is undertaking vigorous measures to eliminate smuggling networks and mitigate national security threats before they can inflict harm.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Providing additional context, CBP Assistant Commissioner Hilton Beckham remarked, \u201cIntelligence suggests that the smuggling network has trafficked individuals from adversarial regimes, including Iran\u2014posing direct risks to U.S. national security. President Trump is unequivocal: the safety of the American populace is paramount.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In response to the situation on social media, a well-known conservative remarked, \u201cNEW INFORMATION: Two Iranian nationals have been apprehended in Van Nuys following the execution of a search warrant by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which targeted a human smuggling operation linked to national security threats. In other words: California is sheltering illegal aliens who are on the FBI Terror Watchlist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the comments section of this post, users expressed concern regarding the arrests, with one comment stating, \u201cIranian illegals, some of whom are on the FBI terror watchlist, were operating a human trafficking ring in Los Angeles. This is who California Democrats aim to protect.\u201d In agreement, another user sarcastically remarked, \u201cThey\u2019re merely fulfilling the jobs that Americans refuse to do, correct? That\u2019s the narrative the Democrats continue to promote. \ud83e\udd14.\u201d<\/p>\n<div class=\"google-auto-placed ap_container\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"aswift_7_host\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" id=\"aswift_7\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Advertisement\" src=\"https:\/\/googleads.g.doubleclick.net\/pagead\/ads?gdpr=0&amp;client=ca-pub-9221018705729438&amp;output=html&amp;h=280&amp;adk=3691981365&amp;adf=3290287412&amp;w=820&amp;abgtt=6&amp;fwrn=4&amp;fwrnh=100&amp;lmt=1751415680&amp;num_ads=1&amp;rafmt=1&amp;armr=3&amp;sem=mc&amp;pwprc=4646703388&amp;ad_type=text_image&amp;format=820x280&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fcelebys.com%2Ftwo-arrested-in-los-angeles-after-iranian-human-smuggling-hub-in-california-discovered-raided%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwY2xjawLSJWFleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHtr_G8g3qzCjGI0JP9UL_ZeQ8ZjciBsTpbBjCPZ4moAbbGNlTLkTvZ7bdrSP_aem_3xljukzbBhP6dLCLzHv5qA&amp;fwr=0&amp;pra=3&amp;rh=200&amp;rw=820&amp;rpe=1&amp;resp_fmts=3&amp;wgl=1&amp;fa=27&amp;uach=WyJXaW5kb3dzIiwiMTAuMC4wIiwieDg2IiwiIiwiMTM3LjAuNzE1MS4xMjAiLG51bGwsMCxudWxsLCI2NCIsW1siR29vZ2xlIENocm9tZSIsIjEzNy4wLjcxNTEuMTIwIl0sWyJDaHJvbWl1bSIsIjEzNy4wLjcxNTEuMTIwIl0sWyJOb3QvQSlCcmFuZCIsIjI0LjAuMC4wIl1dLDBd&amp;dt=1751467539709&amp;bpp=1&amp;bdt=931&amp;idt=1&amp;shv=r20250630&amp;mjsv=m202506260101&amp;ptt=9&amp;saldr=aa&amp;abxe=1&amp;cookie=ID%3D98814dcb89616220%3AT%3D1751372125%3ART%3D1751467538%3AS%3DALNI_Ma7Ag6i-vwZ7Aw00-lpdCpON0rhDw&amp;eo_id_str=ID%3D91f369a420568912%3AT%3D1751372125%3ART%3D1751467538%3AS%3DAA-AfjZVlG3sXCOWzQqKfT_Myat9&amp;prev_fmts=0x0%2C820x280%2C1200x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C820x280%2C1781x966&amp;nras=3&amp;correlator=657184342417&amp;frm=20&amp;pv=1&amp;u_tz=120&amp;u_his=1&amp;u_h=900&amp;u_w=1440&amp;u_ah=860&amp;u_aw=1440&amp;u_cd=24&amp;u_sd=1.6&amp;dmc=8&amp;adx=481&amp;ady=3459&amp;biw=1781&amp;bih=966&amp;scr_x=0&amp;scr_y=0&amp;eid=95353386%2C95362656%2C95363435%2C95365226%2C31093246%2C42533293%2C95365109%2C95359266%2C95365117%2C95340252%2C95340254&amp;oid=2&amp;psts=AOrYGslWOg4rnOTAc4AhqxuMlRR5ezm1otW2YHDQFQq4wvUqbv0n5zL_X1d2eP-2TgZHXUYlCEeJytmAx6A76WN6I_kkNXMc%2CAOrYGsk6ywE6ewwFxjlwKCOYvVD_GhjX7LMykktk5a6msNMAjfCaiS9bNAcxFjbBIiXe2rfWWC9Ra2Lx08Lf02H8dsTHRdOs%2CAOrYGslWGFfLhFLxivy-LpkQsTcGkAeG1I45ImU-zJo30Jcf-IgdJBaMT56Jf9OrLeuMBNVV6cz2PDqReIYHTDh7c5nDNOB3&amp;pvsid=4581658008498508&amp;tmod=1071909649&amp;uas=0&amp;nvt=1&amp;ref=https%3A%2F%2Fl.facebook.com%2F&amp;fc=1408&amp;brdim=0%2C0%2C0%2C0%2C1440%2C0%2C1440%2C860%2C1800%2C966&amp;vis=1&amp;rsz=%7C%7Cs%7C&amp;abl=NS&amp;fu=128&amp;bc=31&amp;bz=0.8&amp;td=1&amp;tdf=2&amp;psd=W251bGwsW251bGwsbnVsbCxudWxsLCJkZXByZWNhdGVkX2thbm9uIl0sImxhYmVsX29ubHlfMyIsMV0.&amp;nt=1&amp;pgls=CAEaBTYuOC4x~CAA.~CAA.&amp;ifi=8&amp;uci=a!8&amp;btvi=6&amp;fsb=1&amp;dtd=5709\" name=\"aswift_7\" width=\"820\" height=\"0\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" sandbox=\"allow-forms allow-popups allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox allow-same-origin allow-scripts allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation\" data-google-container-id=\"a!8\" aria-label=\"Advertisement\" data-load-complete=\"true\" data-google-query-id=\"CMSF74a1no4DFSNrHgIdKR4u9A\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>As the reactions continued, numerous conservatives criticized the Democratic leadership in California, asserting, \u201cTo those who persist in voting Democrat: By endorsing your party, you are safeguarding individuals like these who intend to inflict harm on us all. What has happened to you? Have you all become radicalized alongside your party?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Concerned about potential terror threats, another user commented, \u201cWhat a surprise, right @CAgovernor? You are attempting to retain terrorists like this in your state??? I continue to warn people about terrorist infiltration. This is a positive development, but there are countless others in our country. \ud83d\ude29\ud83e\udd2c\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In a different social media post, another commenter observed, \u201cSo much winning! \ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8 Two individuals arrested at home, allegedly connected to Iranian human smuggling in the San Fernando Valley. Earlier this week, seven Iranian nationals were detained at the same residence, including individuals listed on the FBI terror watch list.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) apprehended two individuals in Los Angeles associated with an Iranian human smuggling network, which officials have identified as a center for illegal immigrants connected to terror threats. 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