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Smugglers Sentenced for Fatal Border Crossing of Indian Family

Two men received prison sentences for their roles in the deaths of an Indian family attempting to cross the US-Canada border during a blizzard.


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Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel and Steve Anthony Shand were sentenced to 10 and 6.5 years in prison, respectively, for their involvement in the deaths of the Patel family, who froze while trying to cross the US-Canada border in January 2022. The family, including two children, died in extreme cold conditions after becoming separated from a larger group. Prosecutors highlighted the defendants' greed and lack of humanity, as they prioritized profit over the safety of the migrants. The case underscores the dangers of human trafficking and the tragic consequences of illegal border crossings.

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Smugglers jailed for deaths of Indian family in US-Canada border blizzard
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"…Authorities said the couple, both schoolteachers, and their children were trying to cross into the US when they were caught in a blizzard, with temperatures as low as -38C (-36F)."

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"…The crime in many respects is extraordinary because it did result in the unimaginable death of four individuals, including two children."

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