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Five Arrested in San Antonio Human Smuggling Bust, Including Suspected Tren de Aragua Member

Authorities dismantled a smuggling ring operating stash houses, with suspects accused of trafficking migrants weekly using known evasion routes.

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Overview

  • Five individuals were arrested in San Antonio, including Alexis Segundo Olivo Fernandez, suspected of ties to the Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua.
  • The group allegedly smuggled 5–15 migrants weekly, charging fees between $3,500 and $3,800 per person.
  • Arrests were made at two stash houses located on West Avenue and Oriole Lane, following a coordinated law enforcement operation.
  • Two of the suspects, Brandon and Bryan Suarez, were charged with drug possession, while three others face human smuggling and organized crime charges.
  • Investigators are working to confirm Fernandez’s gang affiliation, as the multiagency investigation continues to pursue additional suspects.