The Hunt for Maan Singh - Softcover

Acosta, Hipolito; Irwin, A J

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1558858296 ISBN 13: 9781558858299

Publisher: Arte Publico Press, 2016

Synopsis

U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service agents Hiplito "Poli" Acosta and A.J. Irwin led the takedown of the largest human smuggling operation in history. Prior to this case, the INS was a federal agency whose strategy was limited to going after smugglers within U.S. borders. But this changed with the undercover operation to capture Maan Singh. Naranjan Maan Singh, known as the godfather of alien smuggling, was responsible for 75% of South Asians entering the U.S. illegally through its southern borders. In typical governmental bureaucracy, the intelligence community knew about the smuggler, but INS agents on the ground weren't aware of his exploits. When the regional office learned about him, a plan was made to shut down the entire trafficking operation, from the coyotes at the bottom all the way to Maan Singh at the top. Poli and A.J. risked their lives confronting thugs, corrupt police officers and hit men in this dangerous undercover operation that spanned the globe, from Qui

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Review:

"]]informative and entertaining]]a complex web of international politics and intrigue may be of interest to those with a penchant for stories about the shadowy underworld of human trafficking." -- Kirkus Reviews "Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author:

HIPOLITO ACOSTA, the son of Mexican-American migrant workers, rose to be one of the most highly decorated officers in the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service. He is the author, with Lisa Pulitzer, of The Shadow Catcher: A U.S. Agent Infiltrates Mexico's Deadly Crime Cartels (Atria Books, 2012). He lives in Houston, Texas.

A.J. IRWIN's career in law enforcement began by happenstance when he worked as an undercover cop for a small-town Georgia police department. He went on to become a federal agent known for his quick wit, hot temper, innovative ideas and tenacity, all focused on getting the bad guy. He lives in Dallas, Texas.

About this edition

• Publisher: Arte Publico Press
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1558858296
• ISBN 13: 9781558858299
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 276