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Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
12/15/2023, 4:05 PM
Summary of Bill S 374
The bill proposes several measures to prevent and eliminate the use of spotters by these criminal organizations. It calls for increased cooperation and information sharing between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend spotters. It also seeks to enhance penalties for individuals found to be acting as spotters for criminal organizations.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the training of law enforcement officers on how to identify and respond to spotting activities. It also calls for the development of a national strategy to combat the use of spotters by transnational criminal organizations. Overall, the Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act aims to strengthen efforts to combat the activities of criminal organizations that use spotters to facilitate their illegal operations. It emphasizes the importance of collaboration between law enforcement agencies and the development of effective strategies to address this issue.
Congressional Summary of S 374
Transnational Criminal Organization Illicit Spotter Prevention and Elimination Act
This bill provides for criminal penalties for certain conduct that interferes with U.S. border control measures.
Specifically, a person who knowingly transmits the location or activities of law enforcement with the intent to further a crime related to immigration, customs, or controlled substances may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years. A person who knowingly damages or destroys a device deployed to control the border or port of entry may be imprisoned for a maximum of 10 years.
Additionally, the bill provides for enhanced punishment for carrying or using a firearm in connection with certain criminal immigration violations such as assisting a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is inadmissible due to a felony conviction.
