Yet at the same time, he does not stop his illegal means of making ends meet, stealing and petty thievery. Discouraged when his big break never quite materializes, Toribio heads for disaster when he joins up with a large smuggling scheme.
Meanwhile, Toribio continues to engage in illicit activities to sustain himself, including theft and minor larceny. Disheartened by his lack of success, he embarks on a perilous path when he joins a massive smuggling operation.