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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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Mexican National Sentenced to 13 Years in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth

… court documents and evidence presented at sentencing, Jose Alfredo Moreno Hernandez, 35, conspired with other …
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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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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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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 …
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DEA Caribbean Division Joins HSTF Partners in Disrupting Cocaine Trafficking Network Using Puerto Rico Airport and U.S. Mail

… 7. Luis D. Ramos-Ortiz, a.k.a. “PO/Podri” 8. Thalia González-Van Tull 9. Wilfredo Maldonado-De Jesús, a.k.a. …
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Head of the Gulf Cartel Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez Indicted

… Head of the Gulf Cartel Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez Indicted March 24, 2022 Houston … (210) 442-5600 Waco - (254) 297-0300 BROWNSVILLE, TX – Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez aka El Contador has been indicted … CDG’s leader following the arrest and later conviction of Jorge Eduardo Costilla-Sanchez aka El Cos. Costilla-Sanchez …
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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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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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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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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 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 …
Jesus Flores-Diaz
FUGITIVE

Jesus A. Flores-Diaz

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: WAS CHARGED WITH CONDUCTING TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING PROCEEDS OF SPECIFIED UNLAWFUL ACTIVITY, INTENT TO DISGUISE THE NATURE OF PROCEEDS AND TRANSFERRING THE MONEY INSTRUMENT OUTSIDE AND THEN INSIDE THE UNITED STATES IN VIOLATION OF 18 USC 1956 (A)(1)(A)(I), 1956(A)(2)(A) AND 1956(A)(1)(B)(I).
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Indictments against 11 high level Mexican drug cartel members unsealed

… Department of the Treasury in April 2015.  Ruben Oseguera-Gonzalez, aka, “Menchito”:  Oseguera-Gonzalez, 28, … efforts against the cartel: Oswaldo de Jesus Miramontes-Diaz:  Miramontes-Diaz, 44, was charged in the Central … is currently a fugitive and is believed to be in Mexico. Alfredo Galindo-Salazar, aka, “Tucan”:  Galindo-Salazar, 47, …
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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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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 …
Jorge Humberto Figueroa-Benitez
FUGITIVE

Jorge Humberto Figueroa-Benitez

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: : FENTANYL IMPORTATION CONSPIRACY, FENTANYL TRAFFICKING CONSPIRACY, POSSESSION OF MACHINEGUNS & DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, CONSPIRACY TO POSSESS MACHINEGUNS & DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES, AND MONEY LAUNDERING CONSPIRACY
Hernandez-Murillo, Alfredo
FUGITIVE

Alfredo Hernandez-Murillo

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Distribute CocaineDistribution of Cocaine.
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Sixteen Defendants Charged In Criminal Complaints Alleging Broad-Ranging Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

… aka “Hoggy” Melina Patricia Escalante Claudia Munoz Jorge Gomez, aka “George” Alfredo Guadalupe Ortiz, aka “Pep” David Vigil aka “Chepp,” … Anthony Vicochea, aka “Mikey,” aka "Money Mike" Ignacio Gonzalez, aka “Pelon” Daniel Medina-Garay; Adam Mustafa …
Jesus Alfredo Guzman-Salazar
FUGITIVE

Jesus Alfredo Guzman-Salazar

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substance; Attempt/Conspiracy-Controlled Substance-Import/Export with Intent to Distribute
DIAZ, MANUEL JESUS
FUGITIVE

Manual Jesus Diaz

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: CONSPIRACY TO DISTRIBUTE COCAINE AND POSSESSION OF COCAINE WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE
Alfredo Salomon Ochoa
FUGITIVE

Alfredo Salomon Ochoa

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances
Castanon-Diaz, Miguel
FUGITIVE

Miguel Castanon-Diaz

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Title 21 USC 841(A)(1) and 846
Valdez-Diaz, Ricardo
FUGITIVE

Ricardo Valdez-Diaz

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 21 USC 841(a)(1) and 846Possession w/ intent to distributeConspiracy
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11 Charged In Heroin Conspiracy

… Veronica Castillo, 40, Ernesto Moreno, 44, Jose Ricardo Diaz, 42, Pedro Jorge Rodriguez, 29, Juan Jesus Luna, 31, Juan Erasmo … Also charged is Benito Reyna, 49, and Julio Santiago Gonzalez, 26, both also of Laredo. They were already in …
Rangel-Buendia, Alfredo
FUGITIVE

Alfredo Rangel-Buendia

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 21 USC 963959 & 960 18USC 853970
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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
Itriago, Jesus Alfredo
FUGITIVE

Jesus Alfredo Itriago

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to possession with intent to distribute cocaine
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More Than 30 Charged With Federal And State Drug, Gun And Immigration Offenses

… Anibal Patrone, aka “Juan Anibal,” aka “Juan Anibal Patrone-Gonzalez,” aka “Flaco,” aka “Poppo,” aka “Carlos,” 26, of … F. Lugo, 20, of Lawrence, Massachusetts Victor Alexander Gonzalez-Gonzalez, aka “Alex,” 24, a Dominican national residing in Lawrence, Massachusetts Daniel Diaz, 34, of Lawrence, Massachusetts and currently in …
Chavez Del Bosque, Alfredo
FUGITIVE

Alfredo Chavez Del Bosque

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: The following alleged federal drug charges:
Conspiracy