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Homeland Security Task Force: Ten Defendants Sentenced in South Florida Cocaine Trafficking Conspiracy

… Mendez, 46, to 57 months; Elvis Alfonso, 40, to 64 months; Alfredo Miranda, 63, to 70 months; Yaniel Cardenal Frias, 32, to 75 months; and Jorge Victor Herrero Gamez, 33, to 82 months. Each pleaded … to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. Alberto Gonzalez, 39, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison …
Juan Carlos Valencia-Gonzalez
FUGITIVE

Juan Carlos Valencia-Gonzalez

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Narcotics Importation
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Convictions through Guilty Pleas and Sentencings in Homeland Security TaskForce (HSTF) Prosecutions (August 10 through August 14, 2026)

… sentencing date for November 13, 2026.  On August 12, 2026, Jorge Siberón-Flusa pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess … 13, 2026.  On August 13, 2026, José Francisco De La Cruz-Díaz was sentenced by United States District Court Chief …
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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 13 for Drug and Firearm Offenses Following a Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Led by the DEA and LMPD

… Michigan, Stacey McRae , 36,   of Louisville, Kentucky, Jorge Torres Valdez , 27,of New York, New York and Mexico, … Court for the Western District of Kentucky. Michael Andres, Jorge Torres Valdez , Cornelius Pendleton and Marcus Andrews … Caldwell , John Finley , Marcus Andrews , Stacey McRae , Jorge Torres Valdez , Ronnall Clark , Keshawn Hatcher , …
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HSTF Announces the Indictment and Arrests of Four CJNG Members for Narco-terrorism, Drug Trafficking, and Firearms Trafficking Offenses

…   Firearms trafficking conspiracies Life Imprisonment Noe Diaz Jimenez (33, Mexico) Conspiracy to commit … to the indictment, Edgar Alejandro Lopez Velasco, Noe Diaz Jimenez, Leobardo Gaxiola Lopez, and Jose Miguel … Velasco was a representative of a high-level CJNG member; Diaz Jimenez was a fentanyl trafficker with a fentanyl lab …
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Man Sentenced to 260 Months’ Imprisonment for Role in Meth Trafficking Conspiracy Linked to Sinaloa Cartel

… of methamphetamine. Led and organized by Erick Emilio Diaz-Aguilar, the “Diaz-Aguilar Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO)” operated … than $20,000 from various individuals associated with the Diaz-Aguilar-DTO. Additional evidence showed that the …
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30 Kilos of Cocaine Seized from Mail Delivery Service Packages in New York City

… Narcotics Prosecutor, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez, Special Agent in Charge Christopher Roberts, DEA … safety of our communities.” Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez  said, “Drug traffickers continually adapt the ways … Bridget G. Brennan thanked Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, …
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DEA Caribbean Division, HSTF Partners Dismantle Violent LFNM Criminal Enterprise; 23 Indicted on Racketeering, Murder, Drug Trafficking and Firearms Charges

… [3]   Alberto Valdez, a.k.a. “Pelota/Pelotero” [7]   Steven González-Sánchez, a.k.a “El de los Tatuajes/Tatuajes” [11] Jorge Torres-Rodríguez, a.k.a. “Polly/Poyi/Ponce/Pollina” … Amezquita-Falú, a.k.a. “Diablón” [19] Christian López-Díaz, a.k.a. “Christian 25/Chris 25” [20] Carlos …
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New Charges and Rewards Announced for the Capture and/or Conviction of Senior Leaders of Notorious Mexican Cartel

… to the arrests and/or convictions of Juan Carlos Valencia González also known as “Pelón,” 41; Audias Flores Silva also … States and our international partners. Juan Carlos Valencia González is one of DEA’s Most Wanted fugitives, and today’s … of up to $25 million for information leading to Valencia González’s arrest and/or conviction.  The superseding …
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Indictments, Convictions, and Sentencings in HSTF Prosecutions

… defendants’ sentencing date for August 26, 2026. AUSA Laura Diaz and Joseph Russell are in charge of the prosecution of … (ADC) and pleaded guilty on January 26, 2026.  AUSA Laura Díaz González and Andres Orr are in charge of the … (ADC) and pleaded guilty on February 12, 2025.  AUSA Laura Díaz González and Andres Orr are in charge of the …
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52 Members of La Familia Nunca Muere Charged with Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations as part of the Homeland Security Task Force Initiative

… charged in the indictment are:   [1] Tomás Junior Sánchez-González, a.k.a. “Father/Boss/Patrón/Gemelo” [2] Junior … Edwin Rivera-Pérez, a.k.a. “Bubu” [5] Carlos D. Valladares-Díaz, a.k.a. “Dany/Lalo/Ojos Bellos/Ojos Lindos” [6] Omar … [19] Kevin M. Rijos-Sepúlveda, a.k.a. “Yeezy” [20] Jorge S. Rodríguez-Rivera, a.k.a. “Gallero” [21] John …
Jose Alfredo Hurtado-Olascoaga
FUGITIVE

Jose Alfredo Hurtado-Olascoaga

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: International Drug Manufacturing and Distribution
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DEA Fugitive Jesus “Chuy” González Penuelas Targeted with New U.S. Sanctions

May 20, 2026
… DEA Fugitive Jesus “Chuy” González Penuelas Targeted with New U.S. Sanctions May 20, … to include new sanctions against DEA fugitive   Jesus González Penuelas,  aka “Chuy” González. Chuy González leads a network accused …
May 20, 2026
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Houston Woman Convicted for Smuggling 98.26 Kilos of Methamphetamine into the United States

… investigated the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Daisy Gonzalez and William Golden are prosecuting the case. This …
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Administrator Cole CJNG Press Conference Remarks as Given

August 05, 2026
… on DEA intelligence, the new leader — Juan Carlos Valencia González, El Mencho’s stepson, has taken control of the …
August 05, 2026
Diaz-Herrera, Alfredo
FUGITIVE

Alfredo Diaz-Herrera

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 21 USC 841(a)(1) and 846Possession w/ intent to distributeConspiracy
Melvin Diaz-Gonzalez
FUGITIVE

Melvin R. Diaz-Gonzalez

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CHARGED WITH POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE MULTI-KILOGRAM QUANTITIES OF CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES IN EXCESS OF FIVE (5) KILOGRAMS OF COCAINE IN VIOLATION OF 21 USC 841(A)(1).
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Ten Charged in Grant County Meth and Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy

… in financing additional narcotics purchases. Tania Diaz, 33, a Mexican national illegally present in the United … minimum sentence of 10 years and up to life in prison. Diaz is charged with conspiracy and using a communication …
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Governor of Sinaloa and Nine Current and Former Mexican Officials Face Drug Trafficking and Weapons Charges

… charging RUBEN ROCHA MOYA, ENRIQUE INZUNZA CAZAREZ, ENRIQUE DIAZ VEGA, DAMASO CASTRO ZAAVEDRA, MARCO ANTONIO ALMANZA AVILES, ALBERTO JORGE CONTRERAS NUNEZ, a/k/a “Cholo,” GERARDO MERIDA … in prison; mandatory minimum of 40 years in prison ENRIQUE DIAZ VEGA Former Secretary of Administration and Finance for …
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HSTF: Operation Mousetrap Leads to Midtown Takedown: Multiple Charged in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Connected to 540-Kilogram Cocaine Seizure in Miami

… charges Daniel “Mickey” Hernandez, 38, of Miami; Frank Gonzalez, 45, of Hialeah; Alexander “Al Biggs” Walker Caraballo, 50, of Miami; Jose Luis “Lil Cuz” Diaz, Jr., also known as “Pri,” 33, of Miami Gardens; and … are also charged with distribution offenses. Walker and Gonzalez face additional charges for possession with intent …
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Arrests, Seizures, and Federal Firearms Charges Surge in Oakland Through Coordinated Federal-Local Law Enforcement Efforts

… guilty on July 9, 2026.  Sentencing is set before Judge Gonzalez Rogers on October 1, 2026.   Miguel Martinez , 39, …
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Indictments, Convictions through Guilty Pleas, and Sentencings in Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Prosecutions

… defendants’ sentencing date for August 5, 2026. AUSAs Laura Díaz and Joseph Russell are in charge of the prosecution of … Defendants were arrested on December 11, 2026. AUSAs Laura Díaz and Joseph Russell are in charge of the prosecution of … of the prosecution of the case. On May 12, 2026, Xavier González-Rivera was sentenced by Judge Pedro A. Delgado to …
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Four Defendants Plead Guilty to Federal Crimes Related to the Murder of Puerto Rico Police Sergeant Eliezer Ramos Vélez in Homeland Security Task Force Prosecution

… Section, AUSA Teresa Zapata-Valladares; and AUSAs Laura Díaz-González, and Joseph Russell are prosecuting the case. …
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DEA New York Task Force & New York State Attorney General Announce Convictions and Sentencings of Members of New York City Gun and Drug Trafficking Ring

… sales. In addition to Ortiz Vasquez’s payments, Tiffany Diaz Fermin and brothers Carlos Torres and Juan Torres sent … sources.    After buying the firearms, Iris Molina, Diaz Fermin, and Rodriguez stored firearms for Ortiz Vasquez at Molina, Diaz Fermin, and Ortiz Vasquez’s homes in Paterson. Ortiz …
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Convictions through Guilty Pleas and Sentencings in Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) Prosecutions (July 13 through July 17, 2026)

… through Guilty Pleas: On July 14, 2026, Melvis Marcano-González pleaded guilty to Count One of the Superseding … on January 21, 2026.  On July 13, 2026, Jonathan Martínez-González was sentenced by United States District Court Judge …
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Barrio Azteca Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering and Drug Conspiracy Charges Related to 2010 U.S. Consulate Murders in Juarez

… Leslie Ann Enriquez Catton; her husband Arthur Redelfs; and Jorge Alberto Salcido Ceniceros, the husband of a U.S. …
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37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations

… Western District of Texas Up to life imprisonment Ricardo Gonzalez Sauceda   Western District of Texas Up to life … Western District of Washington Up to life imprisonment Jorge Damian Roman Figueroa District of Arizona Up to life … District of New York Up to life imprisonment Daniel Alfredo Blanco-Joo District of New Mexico Up to life …
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DEA Caribbean Division Highlights Homeland Security Task Force Enforcement Results Across Puerto Rico and the Caribbean

… five kilograms or more of cocaine. • Jey Xander Omar González-Díaz was sentenced to a two-year term of probation …
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Cartels

July 20, 2026
… from key members linked by blood ties or marriage to the Gonzalez-Valencia money laundering organization, known as … Of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera Ivan Guzman Salazar, Alfredo Guzman Salazar, Joaquin Guzman Lopez, and Ovidio …
July 20, 2026
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Justice, Treasury, and State Departments announce coordinated enforcement efforts against Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion

… Department of the Treasury in April 2015. Ruben Oseguera Gonzalez, aka, “Menchito”: Oseguera Gonzalez, 28, Oseguera … efforts against the cartel: Oswaldo de Jesus Miramontes-Diaz, 44, was charged in the Central District of California … is currently a fugitive and is believed to be in Mexico; Jorge Manuel Cobian-Gonzalez, 43, was charged in the Eastern …