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California Man Convicted On Federal Drug Charges

October 17, 2012
… Sheriff's Office seized seven pounds of methamphetamine and arrested Del Toro and two of his co-conspirators. This case …
October 17, 2012
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Three Family Members Sentenced For Cocaine Charges

October 30, 2012
… money. Soon thereafter, Miller, McKenzie, and Oliver were arrested. The bag containing $11,670 was subsequently …
October 30, 2012
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DEA Scam Alert -- Extortion Scheme

November 28, 2012
… refuse to send money, the impersonators often threaten to arrest them or search their property.  Some victims who …
November 28, 2012
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Guatemalan Drug Smuggler Extradited To Tampa

February 08, 2013
… Maritime Drug Law Enforcement Act.  Hernandez-Preciado was arrested in Guatemala on October 10, 2011.  If convicted, …
February 08, 2013
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Meth Smuggler Heads To Federal Prison

December 04, 2015
… for each trip. Sanchez-Mendez has been in custody since his arrest on Feb. 13, 2015, where he will remain pending …
December 04, 2015
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Fugitive Felon Sent To Federal Prison For Gun And Drug Possession

March 11, 2016
… the conditions of that release a warrant was issued for his arrest. On May 6, 2015, members of the U.S. Marshals (USMS) …
March 11, 2016
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Jury Convicts Mesquite Man Of Trafficking In Marijuana

March 29, 2016
… 6, 2013, respectively. In each instance, law enforcement arrested the driver and seized the marijuana that was …
March 29, 2016
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Three Charged In 40 Kilogram Cocaine Delivery

June 23, 2016
… the criminal complaint. .  Esquivel-Ayala and Williams were arrested on site. Coco had been monitoring the progress of …
June 23, 2016
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Eagle Pass Brothers Sentenced To Federal Prison For Cocaine Distribution

September 06, 2016
… defendants have remained in federal custody since their arrests on April 23, 2014. The case resulted from a joint …
September 06, 2016
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Corpus Christi Resident Sentenced In Laredo For Marijuana Distribution

September 30, 2016
… the pickup truck hiding in the brush. At the time of his arrest, agents also discovered a loaded Ruger handgun in his …
September 30, 2016
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Mexican Citizen Convicted In Del Rio For Importing Cocaine And Heroin

October 20, 2016
… according to testimony during his trial. At the time of his arrest, Rodriguez-Sanchez denied knowledge of the drugs. …
October 20, 2016
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Eagle Pass Drug Trafficker Sentenced To Life In Federal Prison

November 03, 2016
… or more of marijuana in Maverick County. Rodriguez was arrested in Eagle Pass on January 16, 2014. He has remained …
November 03, 2016
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Eight Charged In Federal Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

November 16, 2016
… Magistrate Judge John Froeschner in Galveston. Authorities arrested Perez, Solano, Joya and Duran during an enforcement …
November 16, 2016
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Extradited Drug Smuggler Gets Nearly 30 Years In Federal Prison

December 08, 2016
… of methamphetamine shipped to Dallas on April 16, 2011. An arrest warrant was issued for Flores-Fang on March 13, 2012. …
December 08, 2016
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Life Sentences For Leaders Of Large Scale Heroin Distribution Network Brothers, Mexican Nationals Living In Houston Distributed More Than 30 Kilos Of Heroin Throughout Texas

March 03, 2017
… engaging in witness tampering of a co-defendant after their arrest. Further, various members of the organization …
March 03, 2017
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Mexico City Man Sentenced To Federal Prison For Importation Of Cocaine And Heroin

April 04, 2017
… narcotics was approximately $200,000.  At the time of his arrest, Rodriguez-Sanchez denied knowledge of the drugs. …
April 04, 2017
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Muhammad Jaffer Ali Sentenced To 16 Years In Federal Prison For Heading Up Synthetic Marijuana Distribution Ring

April 04, 2017
… yesterday afternoon.  On June 27, 2013, federal authorities arrested Jaffer without incident.  He has remained in …
April 04, 2017
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Houston Man Sentenced For East Texas Drug Trafficking

April 11, 2017
… conspiracy.  These calls also led to the identification, arrest and prosecution of Silva's source of supply, and two …
April 11, 2017
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South Texas Man Sentenced For Drug Trafficking

April 18, 2017
… in his pocket and both Brandon and Kenneth Martin were arrested and taken to the Orange County Jail.  Once at the …
April 18, 2017
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Mexican Multi-Kilo Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced Dangerous (150+ Mph) Chase Resulted In His Capture

April 28, 2017
… He then tried to enter into a nearby business. He was arrested before he could flee. Authorities soon discovered …
April 28, 2017
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Drug Traffickers Who Used Weapons Ordered To Prison

May 23, 2017
… apprehended Saldivar-Abrego. Gonzalez and Gonzalez Jr. were arrested shortly thereafter. A subsequent investigation …
May 23, 2017
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Houston Men Sent To Prison For Distributing Meth

November 08, 2017
… ½ pound of methamphetamine from his car. Upon his eventual arrest, agents discovered a firearm in the glove compartment …
November 08, 2017
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Local Man Heads To Prison On Drugs, Firearms Charges

November 21, 2017
… His license was found to be suspended and Alavarez was arrested. At that time, authorities conducted a search of …
November 21, 2017
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President Obama Announces Intent To Nominate DEA Special Agent Thomas Harrigan As DEA Deputy Administrator

February 17, 2011
… drug trafficking organization that led to the arrest and incarceration of several high-ranking members of …
February 17, 2011
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California Supplier Of Methamphetamine To Hawaii Sentenced To 14 Years

June 24, 2013
… to undercover officers and was immediately placed under arrest.  Ramirez pled guilty to the offenses on the first …
June 24, 2013
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Second Brother Sentenced To Prison In Methamphetamine Conspiracy

June 30, 2014
… 2012 by federal law enforcement authorities. Authorities arrested Lew after he returned to Hawaii from the Marshall …
June 30, 2014
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High Ranking Gulf Cartel Member Convicted In Washington For Drug Trafficking

February 26, 2013
… Affairs provided significant assistance in the provisional arrest and extradition of Cano Flores.  The investigation in …
February 26, 2013
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Los Gueros Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Targeted

September 24, 2013
… designation of Los Gueros’ business network follows the arrest and extradition to the United States of two of its …
September 24, 2013
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Former Starr County Deputy Sheriff Pleads Guilty To Drug Trafficking

February 10, 2015
… Magidson. On Nov. 10, 2014 Amy Reyes and her brother were arrested at the Border (BP) Checkpoint located on Highway-16 …
February 10, 2015
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Federal Jury Convicts Two In Drug Trafficking Conspiracy

February 11, 2015
… Herrera, of Edinburg, and Burton, of Commiskey, Ind., were arrested in 2014 on charges relating to their participation …
February 11, 2015