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December 7, 2012 (Alpine) -- A manhunt for a suspected human smuggler with a long criminal record has failed to locate the suspect, ECM news partner 10 News reports. Martell Valencia-Cortez fled following a traffic stop near Viejas Casino this morning. Border Patrol offices tried to pull the vehicle over, but Valencia leaped out and fled on foot.
An intensive search via helicopter and agents scouring canyons and ravines failed to locate him. Authorities have warned that the suspect may try to steal a vehicle and escape into Mexico.
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