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From Russia, With Smugglers

May 22, 2006 3:00 PM

Vic Walter Reports:

Hundreds of illegal immigrants from Russia are sneaking into the United States in style, on sailboats launched from the Bahamas, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Panama.

U.S. officials have identified a well-organized human smuggling ring run out of Moscow that charges $15,000 a head, including airfare from Russia.

Given the connection between al Qaeda and Chechnyan rebels, U.S. authorities fear the route could provide another way for terrorists to get into the country.

Officials have indicted the ring leader in Moscow, nicknamed "Pasha," but say he remains in business, beyond the reach of American law.

May 22, 2006