Atikur Razzaque, a 28-year-old man from Queens, New York, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for smuggling three Bangladeshi citizens into the U.S. through the U.S.-Canada border in Westville, New York, last September. Razzaque pleaded guilty to the charges, admitting he had smuggled people across the border multiple times in exchange for money. The U.S. attorney's office confirmed the smuggling activities took place over several occasions. He was sentenced in connection with his role in these illegal activities. The case highlights ongoing issues related to border security and human trafficking.