According to the Justice Department, Lozano worked with an alien smuggling organization from February through November 2024, helping move illegal immigrants from Canada into the United States at locations outside official ports of entry.

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The indictment indicates the illegal immigrants smuggled into the U.S. included those from Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and El Salvador. Lozano is accused of knowingly conspiring to bring these individuals across the northern border in violation of U.S. immigration laws.

“The prosecution of Ms. Lozano should send a message that those who commit these offenses will be investigated and held responsible, not only for their own criminal acts but also for facilitating illegal border crossings by others,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Michael P. Drescher for the District of Vermont in a DOJ press release.

A GPS roadmap for illegal entry.

The indictment outlines a methodical system: migrants were provided GPS coordinates, crossing points, and vehicle descriptions before being picked up on the U.S. side. Lozano allegedly transported them to homes, businesses, or airports within the United States. Payments were arranged through family members, effectively turning border crossings into a backdoor business transactions.

Children treated as cargo.

One of the most troubling claims is that children were also among those smuggled – including an eight-year-old girl who prosecutors say was crammed into the cargo space of Lozano’s hatchback, lying on top of luggage.

Authorities say the case highlights broader vulnerabilities at America’s northern border. While headlines focus on the south, officials warn that criminal networks are exploiting openings in Michigan and other northern states. The message is clear: border security isn’t just a Texas or Arizona issue – it’s a Michigan story too, with real consequences for safety, sovereignty, and the rule of law.