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Cartel-linked Fugitive Wanted for Serious Crimes Returned to the United States from Mexico

LAREDO, Texas – A 37-year-old Mexican national is set to appear in federal court for a large-scale international marijuana and cocaine trafficking conspiracy, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division Jonathan C. Pullen and U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Juan Carlos Sanchez Gaytan has...
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Colombian National Extradited to Houston to face Narco-Terrorism and International Cocaine Distribution Charges

HOUSTON – A 45-year-old Colombian national will make his initial appearance in U.S. federal court on charges of narco-terrorism and distributing kilogram quantities of cocaine from Colombia, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Special Agent in Charge William Kimbell of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Adrian...
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East Texas Man Sentenced to 20 years in Federal Prison for Fatal Fentanyl Overdose

BEAUMONT, Texas – An Orange, Texas man has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a fatal fentanyl overdose in the Eastern District of Texas, announced the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division Acting U.S. Attorney...
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Two High-Ranking Members of the Gulf Cartel Extradited to the United States for Drug Trafficking

BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Two former high-ranking members of Cartel del Gulfo have been extradited to the United States and are charged in separate indictments with significant drug trafficking, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei...
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South Texas Man Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl-Laced pills Causing Death

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 22-year-old Corpus Christi man has been ordered to federal prison for delivery of fentanyl resulting in death, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Ricardo Julyan Kross Rios aka Kross pleaded...
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San Antonio Man Pleads Guilty to Distributing Lethal Doses of Meth and Fentanyl

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man pleaded guilty in a federal court in San Antonio to three fatal and one non-fatal overdoses. According to court documents, Mark Elliot Stool, 67, supplied substances containing combinations of methamphetamine and fentanyl, and methamphetamine and heroin, to four individuals between August 2021 and...
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Pearsall Felon Sentenced to Prison for Dealing Fentanyl and Possessing a Stolen Firearm

SAN ANTONIO – A Pearsall man was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to 24 years in prison for one count of felon in possession of a firearm and one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents, Elberto Roy Trevino Jr...
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South Texas Dealer Admits to Selling Fentanyl to Teenager Resulting in Death

LAREDO, Texas – A 22-year old resident of Laredo has admitted to providing fentanyl to a 15-year-old, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jose Antonio Carlos III aka Jose Carlos entered a guilty plea...
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San Antonio Drug Dealer Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Fatal Fentanyl Distribution

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio today to 360 months in prison and 10 years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl resulting in the death of 20-year-old Isabella Render. According to court documents, Patrick James Hall...
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Groundbreaking Extradition Lands ELN Members in Texas for Narco-Terrorism and International Cocaine Distribution

HOUSTON – Two alleged members of one of the most serious transnational criminal organizations will make their initial appearances in U.S. federal court on charges of narco-terrorism and distributing kilogram quantities of cocaine from Colombia. This is the first time believed members of the National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación...
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