PRESS RELEASE

Gulf Cartel Plaza Boss Heads To Federal Prison

November 17, 2014
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … Vaughn 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov BROWNSVILLE, Texas - Rafael Cardenas Vela has been ordered to prison for … of federal drug charges by the Southern District of Texas in 2010, and Ezequiel “Tony Tormenta” Cardenas …
November 17, 2014
PRESS RELEASE

Leader Of Major Drug Trafficking Ring And Seven Co-Conspirators Sentenced To Prison

April 07, 2016
… conspiracy, Rosy and David Maldonado made multiple trips to Texas to pick up the packaged cocaine from their Mexican … Each time the pair picked up the packaged cocaine from Texas, they delivered large cash payments to their Mexican … pair transported approximately 65 kilograms of cocaine from Texas and delivered approximately $1.7 million in U.S. …
April 07, 2016
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Family Summit
November 09, 2023
November 09, 2023

El Paso Family Summit

4:00 AM - 11:00 AM (EST)
El Paso, TX
The Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Division is hosting a free Family Summit for families from New Mexico and West Texas who have experienced the profound loss of a loved one due to an illicit substance. The DEA Family Summit will take place on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023, from 9...
PRESS RELEASE

Liberty County Man Sentenced to Over 14 years in Federal Prison for Methamphetamine Trafficking

July 01, 2025
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … Vaughn 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov BEAUMONT, Texas – A Cleveland, Texas man has been sentenced to more than 14 years in …
July 01, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Three Arrested after 182-kilogram Cocaine Seizure

April 01, 2025
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … Vaughn 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov BROWNSVILLE, Texas – Three people have been charged after authorities … conducted the investigation with the assistance of Texas Department of Public Safety, Houston Police …
April 01, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Chicopee Business Man Sentenced In Cocaine And Heroin Conspiracy Sourced From Mexico

March 24, 2022
… to obtain large quantities of heroin and cocaine from Texas, transport the drugs to Holyoke and distribute them in … the carrier of a tractor trailer that Gonzalez drove to Texas for the exchange. On March 25, 2014, Gonzalez was intercepted by law enforcement while enroute to Texas. Approximately $1.17 million in cash was seized from …
March 24, 2022
PRESS RELEASE

Five Defendants Indicted for Conspiracy to Distribute Meth in Missouri

June 09, 2023
… roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Texas County, Mo., and for illegally possessing firearms. … D. Sims, 61, and his wife, Billie J. Sims, 51, both of Texas County, Mo., Nathan K. Roth, 39, of Mountain Grove, … in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine in Texas County from March 9 to July 11, 2022. In addition to …
June 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Last member of Schuele Boys Gang convicted of RICO Conspiracy sentenced to 30 years in prison

February 27, 2019
… cocaine and marijuana supplier, Julio Contreras of McAllen, Texas. Hicks’s co-defendant, Roderick Arrington, was … Tennessee Judicial Drug Task Force, the City of McAllen, Texas Police Department, HSI Harlingen, Texas, and the FBI offices in Houston, Texas and Jackson, …
February 27, 2019
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Fentanyl

February 27, 2025
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso man was sentenced in a federal court to … U.S. Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas made the announcement. The DEA's El Paso Division …
February 27, 2025
PRESS RELEASE

Communities Nationwide Turn In Nearly 630,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications on DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

November 14, 2024
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov El Paso, Texas – On Oct. 26, DEA and over 4,400 law enforcement … The El Paso Division collected 1,657 pounds in West Texas and 3,393 pounds in New Mexico . This effort to empty …
November 14, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Fentanyl, Causing Death

October 01, 2024
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso man was sentenced in federal court to 180 … U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas made the announcement. The Drug Enforcement …
October 01, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Former Mexican Law Enforcement Official Imprisoned for Hiring Drivers to Transport Deadly Narcotics

September 18, 2024
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … Vaughn 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 56-year-old Mexican citizen residing in the … the investigation with the assistance of the South Texas Narcotics Task Force in Kingsville and Homeland …
September 18, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Recruiter for Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 20 Years in Federal Prison

August 21, 2024
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas – A Mexican national was sentenced in El Paso to 245 … U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas made the announcement. Homeland Security …
August 21, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Fentanyl Dealer Implicated in Two Fatal ODs Sentenced to 22+ Years in Prison

July 25, 2024
… Joseph B. Tucker Domestic Fort Worth, Lubbock, and Tyler, Texas, and Oklahoma Additional Division Info Community … 324-8505 DallasCommunityOutreach@dea.gov Division Contacts Texas Fort Worth - (817) 639-2000 Lubbock - (806) 798-7189 … to have a devastating impact on communities across North Texas,” said DEA Fort Worth Special Agent in Charge Eduardo …
July 25, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Man to Spend 15 Years in Federal Prison for Dealing Deadly Fentanyl

July 17, 2024
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso man was sentenced in federal court to 15 … and U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas made the announcement. The Drug Enforcement …
July 17, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Poisoning Death of 19-Year-Old

June 27, 2024
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas – Two El Paso women have been sentenced in a federal … and U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas made the announcement. The DEA investigated the case …
June 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

San Antonio Man Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison After Mailing Fentanyl-Laced Pills, Causing Death of El Pasoan

June 27, 2024
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas – A San Antonio man was sentenced in a federal court … and U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas made the announcement. The DEA investigated the case …
June 27, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

6 Traffickers Convicted for Smuggling Meth for Michoacan Cartel

March 09, 2023
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem Vaughn 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov LAREDO, Texas – Five U.S. citizens and one Mexican national have … (OCDETF) Operation Codigo Siete with the assistance of the Texas Department of Public Safety, Laredo Police Department …
March 09, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Fentanyl Dealer Sentenced to More Than 10 Years in Prison

February 01, 2024
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas – An El Paso man was sentenced in a federal court in … U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas. “I commend the joint efforts of our partners at FBI …
February 01, 2024
PRESS RELEASE

Clinic Office Manager Sentenced for Operating $1.2M Pill Mill Scheme

December 12, 2023
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … Locations map . You may also request help by contacting 211 Texas  or calling 877-541-7905. Diversion Division Drug …
December 12, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Man Sentenced in El Paso for Trafficking Meth into U.S. from Mexico

October 10, 2023
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov EL PASO, Texas – A Mexican national was sentenced in a federal court … U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas. “As the U.S. Attorney’s Office, we are committed to …
October 10, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Man Sentenced to More Than Six Years in Prison for Trafficking Cocaine

July 26, 2023
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov ALPINE, Texas – An El Paso man was sentenced Monday in a federal … U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas. “Their efforts led to the arrest and conviction of a …
July 26, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Man Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison for Marijuana Trafficking

July 26, 2023
… Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Michelle … Rincon (571) 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov ALPINE, Texas – An El Paso man was sentenced Monday in a federal … U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas. “I appreciate the DEA’s continued efforts to prevent …
July 26, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Two Members of Austin Fentanyl Distribution Organization Sentenced to Federal Prison

July 25, 2023
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem Vaughn 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov AUSTIN, Texas – Two Austin area men were sentenced Monday in federal … said U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza of the Western District of Texas.  “The penalties handed down to these young men should …
July 25, 2023
PRESS RELEASE

Local Man Sent to Prison After Helping Traffic Over 250 Kilograms of Meth in Gas Tank

July 12, 2023
… Eagle Pass, Galveston, Laredo, McAllen, San Antonio, Waco, Texas Additional Division Info Community Outreach: Kareem … Vaughn 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov BROWNSVILLE, Texas - A 42-year-old Brownsville resident has been ordered … tank and had agreed to transport the narcotics from South Texas to Dallas. The meth had an estimated street value of …
July 12, 2023
Ruiz, Kenge R.
FUGITIVE

Kenge R. Ruiz

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy - 21 USC 846
Moreno, Jose Luis
FUGITIVE

Jose Luis Moreno

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 21 USC 846 and 21 USC 841(a)(1)Conspiracy to possess and possession, with the intent to distribute, more than 5 kilograms of cocaine.
21 USC 841(a) (1) Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (cocaine)
Corral, Carlos
FUGITIVE

Carlos Corral

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: The following alleged Federal Drug Violations:21 USC 846 Conspiring to Possess with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
Salas-Aguayo, Jesus Venzor
FUGITIVE

Jesus Venzor Salas-Aguayo

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Violations of Title 21 USC 841;846;
Sanchez, Carlos Leopoldo
FUGITIVE

Carlos Leopoldo Sanchez

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Title 21 USC 846 Conspiracy to Distribute