Increase penalties for cartel spotters and prohibit specified conduct

Ciscomani introduced the Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act. It would increase penalties on people who aid cartel operations by acting as spotters, including by transmitting law enforcement personnel’s location, movement, or activities, or by destroying, altering, or hiding their electronic devices. It would also prohibit carrying or using a firearm during a human-smuggling crime.

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In their own words

would increase penalties on ‘spotters’ who aid and abet cartel operations

The source

Juan Ciscomani: official policy priorities

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Retrieved: 11/10/2026