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Two Sent To Prison For Meth Distribution

May 23, 2016
… for the transportation of a large quantity of narcotics from the Rio Grande Valley to Dallas and Atlanta, Georgia. …
May 23, 2016
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Federal Authorities Arrest Seven In Madisonville For Distributing Methamphetamine

August 18, 2016
… of “crystal” methamphetamine through undercover purchases from the defendants. Upon conviction, the defendants face up …
August 18, 2016
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Tomball Area Drug Traffickers Indicted For Distributing Meth

September 01, 2016
… and Julia Cerna-Compean, 50, both legal permanent residents from Mexico residing in Magnolia; and Cristobal …
September 01, 2016
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Former Temple Police Officer Arrested For Revealing An Ongoing Investigation

September 08, 2016
… Magistrate Judge Andrew Austin. This indictment resulted from an investigation conducted by the FBI, Drug Enforcement …
September 08, 2016
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Corpus Christi Resident Sentenced In Laredo For Marijuana Distribution

September 30, 2016
… eventually found him approximately 100 yards from the pickup truck hiding in the brush. At the time of …
September 30, 2016
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San Antonio Bandidos Member Pleads Guilty To Murder

October 12, 2016
… of Murder in Aid of Racketeering.  The charge stemmed from the January 2002 retaliation murder of Robert Lara in …
October 12, 2016
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Eagle Pass Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

November 03, 2016
… (aka “Vaquero”), a 40-year-old former Eagle Pass resident and associate of the Los Zetas Drug Trafficking … Organization, was sentenced yesterday afternoon to mandatory life in federal prison for his leadership role in … that Rodriguez and other co-conspirators transported from Piedras Negras, Mexico, into the United States over 25 …
November 03, 2016
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Eight Charged In Federal Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

November 16, 2016
… indictment charges all of defendants with conspiring from July 1, 2015, to Feb. 22, 2016, to possess with intent …
November 16, 2016
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Jefferson County Jail Supervisor Found Guilty Of Providing Prisoner With Cell Phone

December 15, 2016
… for his corrupt acts.  Ultimately the cell phone was seized from Saenz-Tamez on Jan. 3, 2015.  Kelly was indicted by a …
December 15, 2016
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Laredo Man Sentenced For Possessing 360 Pounds Of Marijuana

January 24, 2017
… loaded into Elizondo’s truck. He then began to drive away from the scene when he was stopped by BP agents. At that …
January 24, 2017
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Two Men Sentenced For Smuggling $4.6 Million In Cocaine

February 08, 2017
… 59 square bundles wrapped in black tape containing cocaine from a void located between the frame rails. The cocaine had …
February 08, 2017
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Orange County Man Sentenced For Federal Violations Related To Port Acres Murder

February 14, 2017
… Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Ozzie … conspiracy to interfere with interstate commerce by robbery and conspiracy to use and carry firearms during a crime of … involvement, they were able to obtain video surveillance from area businesses that verified Ibarra’s presence in the …
February 14, 2017
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South Texas Woman Convicted For Distributing Methamphetamine

February 24, 2017
… Texas - Irma Matamoros-Santillan, a 30-year-old woman from Harlingen has been ordered to prison following her …
February 24, 2017
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Four Responsible For Large Quantities Of Heroin In Southeast Texas, New Orleans Arrested 10 Kilos Of Heroin Seized As Part Of Lengthy Investigation- All Resided In Houston And Each Face Up To 20 Years In Federal Prison

March 07, 2017
… As Part Of Lengthy Investigation- All Resided In Houston And Each Face Up To 20 Years In Federal Prison March 07, … Agent-in-Charge of the Houston Division, Joseph M. Arabit, and Acting U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston announced today … Martinez, 41, of Colombia. According to the indictment from about 2014 until February 2017 the defendants conspired …
March 07, 2017
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Brothers Sentenced To Federal Prison For Possessing Synthetic Cannabinoids

March 30, 2017
… Valent in a garage apartment with a firearm.  Prohibited from possessing such, officers arrested him and also …
March 30, 2017
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Major Gulf Cartel Affiliated Cocaine Distributor Sentenced Was Able To Import 100’s Of Kilos Of Cocaine For Distribution Throughout United States

April 21, 2017
… Gulf Cartel and was able to import hundreds of kilograms from Mexico into Texas for distribution to customers across …
April 21, 2017
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Drug Traffickers Who Used Weapons Ordered To Prison

May 23, 2017
… to face deportation proceedings following his release from prison. On October 9, 2015 a vehicle containing …
May 23, 2017
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Final Conviction In Major Houston Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy Traffic Stop Resulted In Seizure Of Nearly $1 Million, Assault Rifle, 18 Kilos Of Cocaine

June 15, 2017
… with Whitten to distribute cocaine and the proceeds from the narcotics trafficking.   On Sept. 6, 2016, …
June 15, 2017
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Texas Man Convicted: Attempted To Smuggle 50 Kilos Of Cocaine

July 21, 2017
… Nordhausen-Cuevas as the person he saw pickup something from the river area based on his clothing and stature. That …
July 21, 2017
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Final Two Ordered To Prison In 10-Defendant Marijuana Conspiracy

July 31, 2017
… in the case were previously sentenced to terms ranging from 38 - 189 months in federal prison. All were part of a …
July 31, 2017
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Wife Of Former Mexican Official Convicted In Bank Fraud Conspiracy

October 16, 2017
… the Secretary of Finance of the Mexican State of Tabasco from 2007 to 2012 appointed to serve under former Governor …
October 16, 2017
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Local Man Heads To Prison On Drugs, Firearms Charges

November 21, 2017
… as well as being a felon in possession of both a firearm and ammunition, announced DEA Special Agent-in-Charge Will Glaspy, Houston Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Abe Martinez. A federal jury … Alvarez is a previously convicted felon who is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition per federal law. At …
November 21, 2017
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Federal Agents Make Arrests Related To Kidnapping For Ransom Scheme

February 13, 2018
… man reported to authorities that he received a phone call from an unknown male in Laredo claiming to be holding his …
February 13, 2018
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Chemicals Used In "Spice" And "K2" Type Products Now Under Federal Control And Regulation

March 01, 2011
… 2009, DEA has received an increasing number of reports from poison control centers, hospitals and law enforcement …
March 01, 2011
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Member And Associate Of Barrio Azteca Gang Plead Guilty To Racketeering Conspiracy

September 22, 2011
… heroin, cocaine and marijuana into the United States from Mexico. BA members and associates also allegedly charge …
September 22, 2011
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Federal Jury Convicts Two In Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

February 11, 2015
… Burton orchestrated the transportation of the marijuana from another state and Herrera was hired to drive the load.  …
February 11, 2015
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Three Convicted In Five-Year Drug Conspiracy

February 12, 2015
… in two residences in Brownsville. The conspiracy ran from 2007 to  2012. Mario Patlan’s daughter - Cristina …
February 12, 2015
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Federal Jury Convicts Burnet County Man Of Firearms And Drug Trafficking Charges

February 13, 2015
… felon. Evidence presented during trial revealed that from May 2013 to December 2013, Hardin conspired with others …
February 13, 2015
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Nederland Man Receives Life Sentence For Drug Trafficking Crimes

February 17, 2015
… Marcia Crone.  According to information presented in court, from February to August 2013, law enforcement officers …
February 17, 2015
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Laredo Co-Conspirators Receive Significant Sentences For Selling Drugs And Guns In A School Zone

April 21, 2015
… for six semi-automatic firearms.  He purchased the firearms from federal agents and intended to sell the weapons to …
April 21, 2015