A Dangerous Journey Ends in a Decade Behind Bars
A Texas man will spend the next 10 years behind bars after being sentenced for his role in a dangerous human smuggling operation. Richard Rindeikis, 44 of San Antonio, received a 120-month prison sentence on July 2 for conspiracy to transport illegal aliens, following an investigation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol.
Rindeikis was arrested on November 18, 2024, after attempting to smuggle 25 individuals inside a tanker trailer. He pleaded guilty to the charge on February 5, 2025.
“This sentencing is a grim reminder of the extreme measures smugglers will take for profit, endangering the lives of vulnerable individuals in the process,” stated Craig Larrabee, Special Agent in Charge for ICE Homeland Security Investigations San Antonio. Larrabee emphasized the inhumane nature of the crime, adding, “Smuggling human beings inside a tanker trailer is not only illegal, but also inhumane. Thanks to the swift work of law enforcement, the victims were rescued before tragedy struck.”…