Well none of my people could possibly know that you're on that ship... I mean, didnt you stow away? even if you didnt, it's just some random mining craft. Still, I like the idea, and perhaps a chance encounter could create interesting situations. Also, you cant smuggle an entire race. That's not smuggling. but that's just pedantry.
Either way good idea. I'll probably get my captain on you cus he's suitably messed up. Though he probably sees your character as a small fry... for now atleast.