Osmani Mompie/Cuba/Human Trafficking

ICE New Orleans arrested Osmani Mompie, a citizen of Cuba and an illegal alien residing in the United States, as part of focused enforcement operations targeting individuals involved in human trafficking and smuggling networks that exploit vulnerable people for profit. Mompie, forty-two, was taken into custody following extensive investigations that uncovered his direct role in facilitating the unlawful movement of migrants under dangerous and inhumane conditions.

Mompie’s criminal history includes a conviction for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens while placing their lives in jeopardy—a severe federal offense reflecting both the illegality and the extreme recklessness of his actions. Court documents detail how Mompie collaborated with co-conspirators to organize clandestine journeys for migrants attempting to enter the United States unlawfully. These smuggling operations often involved overcrowded vehicles, harsh travel conditions, and long treks through hazardous terrain, exposing migrants to significant risk of injury, dehydration, and even death.

Human trafficking and smuggling operations not only violate U.S. immigration laws but also generate substantial profits for criminal organizations while subjecting migrants to horrific exploitation, extortion, and abuse. Mompie’s conduct underscores the grave dangers inherent in these illicit enterprises, which prey on desperate individuals seeking better lives but end up trapped in cycles of violence and exploitation. His conviction serves as a stark reminder of the human cost tied to illegal border crossings and the organized networks that enable them.

At the time of his arrest, Mompie held no lawful status permitting him to remain in the United States and had not pursued legal relief. ICE officers executed the apprehension without incident and placed him into removal proceedings. He will remain in ICE custody while his case proceeds through the immigration courts, where his conviction for human smuggling will be a significant factor in determining his future in the country.