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ALIEN SMUGGLER’S HIGH SPEED FLIGHT LEADS TO STINT IN FEDERAL PRISON

CORPUS CHRISTI — A 43-yearold Falfurrias resident has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of transporting illegal aliens, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.Pedro Galindo pleaded guilty Dec. 1, 2021.Today, U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton handed Galindo a sentence of 41 months in federal prison. At the hearing, the court noted he had prior convictions for burglary, robbery and conspiracy to transport undocumented aliens.On Sep. 3, 2021, Galindo was driving a black Chevrolet Impala Northbound on U.S. Highway 281 near San Manuel. During that time, law enforcement observed a low-riding vehicle that appeared to contain more occupants than ...

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