Alleged ringleader of immigrant smuggling ring in custody


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7:53 p.m. December 11, 2008

SAN DIEGO – The alleged ringleader of a major immigrant smuggling ring known for aggressive tactics is in federal custody, authorities said Thursday.

Victor Miguel Aguirre-Saenz, 31, was arrested Wednesday by Border Patrol agents, according to a statement issued by the agency. Details of the arrest were not released.

The arrest followed raids last Friday on two safe houses in San Diego believed to belong to a migrant smuggling ring known as “El Migue,â€