smuggling – v. moving someone or something from one country into another illegally and secretly

institution(s) – n. an established organization

warden – n. an official who is in charge of a prison

epicenter – n. the central point of something, usually a difficult or unpleasant situation

tunnel – n. a passage that goes under the ground or through a hill

gang(s) – n. a group of criminals

coerce – v. to make someone do something by using force or threats