Accused human smuggler known as ‘Monstro’ indicted on federal charges
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- A federal grand jury indicted Manuel Alejandro Melendez-Cereceres aka "Monstro," 40, on human smuggling charges.
Melendez-Cereceres is accused of recruiting and coordinating drivers to take migrants to and from stash houses.
Officers arrested Melendez-Cereceres on June 20 and he made his first court appearance before a federal judge the same day.
Homeland Security Investigations and U.S. Border Patrol are investigating Melendez-Cereceres.
