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Man gets 15 months for immigrant smuggling

A Mexican citizen who admitted he transported undocumented workers was sentenced Monday to 15 months in prison. Heron Plaza-Gallegos also will be deported when he completes the term imposed by U.S. District Judge Dale Kimball. A Utah Highway Patrol officer pulled over a van being driven by Plaza-Gallegos on April 6 after spotting a burned-out headlight and discovered 17 Latinos inside. Each had allegedly paid up to $5,500 to be smuggled into the country. The defendant said a man named Mauricio had contracted with him to help with the smuggling. The true name of Mauricio, who also has been charged in the case, is unknown, and he is listed as a fugitive.