15 years ago you might've been able to get smuggled into the U.S. for less than $1K ... now it's likely $10K+

Based on a small but growing sample size of data I've accumulated from post-arrest interviews described in court documents, here's a little insight into what migrants say they pay to cross the border

In November 2007, Border Patrol in San Diego County arrested a driver for giving a lift to two Mexican citizens who had illegally crossed the border near Tecate. It isn’t an especially unique case except for the amount that the two Mexicans said they paid to be smuggled into California, according to a federal complaint:

$500 (each, presumably).

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