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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
… 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
… 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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California Supplier Of Methamphetamine To Hawaii Sentenced To 14 Years

June 24, 2013
… was part of a conspiracy that transported methamphetamine from California to Hawaii over a period of several months.  …
June 24, 2013
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Waialua Brothers Convicted Of Methamphetamine Trafficking

November 14, 2013
… individuals to distribute methamphetamine that was sent from California, via express mail services, to Honolulu …
November 14, 2013
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Drug Felon Sentenced To Twenty-Seven Years Imprisonment

February 25, 2014
… individuals to distribute methamphetamine that was sent from California, via express mail services, to Honolulu …
February 25, 2014
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Hawaii Couple Convicted Of Marijuana Trafficking

April 29, 2014
… 50 or more marijuana plants. The prosecution resulted from the combined efforts of the Drug Enforcement …
April 29, 2014
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Hawaii Man Sentenced To 15 Years For Methamphetamine Distribution

April 29, 2014
… individuals to distribute methamphetamine sent to Honolulu from California via express mail service.  Hernandez …
April 29, 2014
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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
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Two Ordered To Federal Prison In Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

April 29, 2015
… Burton orchestrated the transportation of the marijuana from another state and Herrera was hired to drive the load.  …
April 29, 2015
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Hidalgo Man Gets Lengthy Sentence For Smuggling Meth

June 09, 2015
… U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson. De la Cruz, a U.S. citizen from Hidalgo, pleaded guilty Feb. 2, 2015. Today, visiting …
June 09, 2015
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Beaumont Federal Inmate Sentenced For Drug Transaction During Visitation

June 24, 2015
… in federal prison.  He must serve his 55 month sentence from this conviction following the conclusion of his current …
June 24, 2015
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Methamphetamine And Heroin Traffickers Ordered To Prison

July 09, 2015
… easy money.” Ortiz would receive methamphetamine and heroin from an employee at a downtown Laredo fast food restaurant. …
July 09, 2015
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Final Defendant Sentenced In Three-Year Drug Conspiracy

August 21, 2015
… extent of the smuggling conspiracy, which was in existence from 2009-2012. Authorities began to dismantle the …
August 21, 2015
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DEA Announces “360 Strategy” To Address Heroin, Prescription Drugs And Violent Crime

November 10, 2015
… form a “Community Alliance” that will comprise key leaders from law enforcement, prevention, treatment, the judicial …
November 10, 2015
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New Haven Man Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison For Role In Drug Trafficking Ring

October 11, 2012
… and controlled purchases of crack cocaine and cocaine from a number of individuals, revealed that ORTIZ was …
October 11, 2012
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Attempted Production Of Methamphetamine In Hinesburg Leads To Federal Arrest And Charge

October 31, 2012
… manufacture of methamphetamine. Upon his discharge from Fletcher Allen on October 30, 2012, Berino was arrested …
October 31, 2012