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More Operation Mercury Convictions

… today of Ramon Manjarrez Del Vaal, 37, of Sinaloa, Mexico, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Special Agent … Rufino Orozco Martinez, 32, an undocumented alien from Mexico, and Jorge Torres, 28, of Bakersfield, conspired to … to court records, Manjarrez came to California from Mexico to work for co-defendant, Jonathan Anthony Meza, 20, …
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Alleged Member of Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Extradited to El Paso

… Bio Division Social Accounts X Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 915-479-2540 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Division Contacts New Mexico Albuquerque - (505) 452-4500 Las Cruces - (575) … to the Western District of Texas following his arrest in Mexico last week. According to court documents, from January …
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Mexican Cartel Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Violating RICO Statute

… Bio Division Social Accounts X Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 915-479-2540 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Division Contacts New Mexico Albuquerque - (505) 452-4500 Las Cruces - (575) … with weapons and money headed for Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. During his involvement with the Sinaloa Cartel, the …
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DEA And USPIS Investigation Leads To Indictment Of 28 Individuals For Conspiracy To Possess With Intent To Distribute Marijuana

… in the districts of Puerto Rico, California, Florida and Mexico, using the United States Postal (USPS). According to … suppliers would purchase marijuana, originally from Mexico, in bulk so that it could be packaged and sent to … a drug trafficking organization from its root: starting in Mexico, where the marijuana was bought then transported …
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5 Charged For Possession Of Over 2 Tons Of Cocaine In Maritime Enforcement Operation

… like to thank our law enforcement partners in the U.S, Mexico, and Colombia for their diligent work and … and then trying to outrun authorities in the waters off of Mexico. I want to thank our law enforcement partners, who … Aircraft was on routine patrol off the western coast of Mexico and approximately 590 nautical miles south of Mexico. …
GENERAL INFORMATION

DEA Recognizes Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

January 22, 2025
… strikes a blow to the crime element in Roswell, New Mexico Please don’t forget to show appreciation to your …
January 22, 2025
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Dept. Of Justice Statement On The Arrest Of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera

… achievement, and a victory for the citizens of both Mexico and the United States.  Guzman was one of the world's … violence, and corruption. We salute the Government of Mexico, and the professionalism and courage of the Mexican … We are pleased that we were able to work effectively with Mexico through the cooperative relationship that U.S. law …
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Dept. Of Justice Statement On The Arrest Of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera

… achievement, and a victory for the citizens of both Mexico and the United States.  Guzman was one of the world's … violence, and corruption. We salute the Government of Mexico, and the professionalism and courage of the Mexican … We are pleased that we were able to work effectively with Mexico through the cooperative relationship that U.S. law …
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Drug Enforcement Administration El Paso Division Announces Spring Take Back Day

… Bio Division Social Accounts X Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 915-479-2540 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Division Contacts New Mexico Albuquerque - (505) 452-4500 Las Cruces - (575) … and Sheriff Departments in El Paso, West Texas, and New Mexico Where:           Over 10 locations in El Paso, West …
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Michoacan Trafficker Captured in Panama Sent to U.S. Prison

… of kilograms of crystal meth into the United States from Mexico. “Today we dealt a blow to the Mexican cartels. … several drug trafficking organizations importing “ice” from Mexico through the United States. Guerra-Moreno worked in … to transport meth into Laredo. Guerra-Moreno resided in Mexico and evaded capture for years. On May 26, 2022, law …
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Member of Meth Conspiracy Sentenced to 25 Years for Narcotics Trafficking & International Money Laundering

… Texas, and South Carolina to traffic methamphetamine from Mexico into Southwest Virginia and then launder the monetary … accomplices who acted as a conduit from multiple sources in Mexico. In order to launder the funds, the conspirators … money in increments of $2,000 to designated individuals in Mexico as a finders-fee paid to co-conspirator Amy Deanna …
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Money Launderer for Cartel Sent to Prison

… conspiracy, operating on behalf of the Gulf Cartel in Mexico, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) … involved in the importation of controlled substances from Mexico into the United States. “The Cartel del Golfo, aka … including his brother, Ramiro Alanis Espitia, 44 , Mexico, was also sentenced for his role in the conspiracies …
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Drug Enforcement Administration Announces Fall Take Back Day

… Bio Division Social Accounts X Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 915-479-2540 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Division Contacts New Mexico Albuquerque - (505) 452-4500 Las Cruces - (575) … and Sheriff Departments in El Paso, West Texas, and New Mexico Where:           Over 10 locations in El Paso, West …
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Albuquerque Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Federal Firearm Offenses

… Bio Division Social Accounts X Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 915-479-2540 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Division Contacts New Mexico Albuquerque - (505) 452-4500 Las Cruces - (575) … Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, and Eric Castañeda, Acting Special Agent in Charge …
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Mexican National Sentenced to 25 Years in Federal Prison for East Texas Drug Trafficking

… determined that the drugs were sourced by an individual in Mexico with ties to the Sinaloa Cartel and that the drugs were shipped from Mexico to California and eventually to the greater Dallas … with U.S. currency and a “cover load” for delivery to Mexico. The trailers would leave that location and arrive at …
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Former Gulf Cartel Leader Convicted Of Drug Conspiracy And Assaults On Federal Officers

… and money laundering organization in Northern Tamaulipas, Mexico. During his association with the CDG, … from the sale of narcotics were returned to the CDG in Mexico. Money laundering efforts to promote this scheme included bulk cash currency smuggling to Northern Mexico, the use of funnel accounts to wire money into …
Velasquez-Pineda, Pedro
FUGITIVE

Pedro Velasquez-Pineda

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: ct. 2 -21 usc 963 & 841 (b) (1) (A) - Importation of over 5 kilograms of cocainect. 3 - 21 usc 846 & 841 (b) (1) (A) - conspiracy to distribute & to possess with intent to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaineCt. 4 - 21 usc 841(a) (1) & (b) (1) (A) - Possession with intent to distribute over 5 kilograms of cocaineCt. 10 - 18 USC 1956(h) to 18 USC 1956 (a)(2)(A) & (a)(2)(B)(i) money laundering under case number MO-10-CR-142(11)
Castor, Leandra Arlina
FUGITIVE

Leandra Arlina Castor

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Ct. 1-21 USC 846 & 841 (a) (1)- Conspiracy to Possess a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distributeand Ct. 2-21 USC 841 (a) (1)- Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (Cocaine) MO:11-CR-293Midland Division
Hernandez-De La Cruz, Benjamin
FUGITIVE

Benjamin Hernandez-De La Cruz

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Possess a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute and Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance
Carrillo-Fuentes, Vicente
FUGITIVE

Vicente Carrillo-Fuentes

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to Possess Cocaine with Intent to Deliver
Uribe-Zubiate, Roberto
FUGITIVE

Roberto Uribe-Zubiate

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: conspiring to possess with intent to distribute over 100 kilograms of marijuana
Grijalva, Oscar Erives
FUGITIVE

Oscar Erives Grijalva

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: The following alleged federal drug charges: Conspiracy
Acosta-Pena, Lizbeth
FUGITIVE

Lizbeth Acosta-Pena

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: 21 USC 846 and 84121 USC 963 18 USC 1956
Chavez Del Bosque, Alfredo
FUGITIVE

Alfredo Chavez Del Bosque

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: The following alleged federal drug charges:
Conspiracy
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Federal Jury Convicts Albuquerque Man of Drug Trafficking Offenses and Federal Firearm Violation

… Bio Division Social Accounts X Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 915-479-2540 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Division Contacts New Mexico Albuquerque - (505) 452-4500 Las Cruces - (575) … Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that a federal jury on March 30 …
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Mexican National Sentenced to More Than 12 Years for Role in Methamphetamine Importation Conspiracy

… court documents, Zavala-Perez conspired with individuals in Mexico and others to distribute and import methamphetamine from Mexico. On March 30, 2022, Zavala-Perez sold half a kilogram of methamphetamine imported from Mexico in a controlled purchase for $3,750. On April 1, …
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Cuban national sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking, firearms offenses

… Bio Division Social Accounts X Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 915-479-2540 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Division Contacts New Mexico Albuquerque - (505) 452-4500 Las Cruces - (575) … Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced that Ali Godoy, 51, a national of Cuba, …
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Plant City Man Pleads Guilty to Mexican Methamphetamine Drug Conspiracy

… plea agreement, Zavala-Perez conspired with individuals in Mexico and others to distribute and import methamphetamine from Mexico. On March 30, 2022, Zavala-Perez sold half a kilogram of methamphetamine imported from Mexico to a confidential informant for $3,750. Two days …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cártel Jalisco Nueva Generación

… the fastest growing transnational criminal organizations in Mexico, and among the most prolific methamphetamine … the United States, and elevated levels of violence in Mexico. With methamphetamine abuse and overdose deaths on … and second in command of CJNG, was extradited from Mexico to the United States on charges of alleged drug …
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Chase Smothermon sentenced to 45 years for abducting, torturing and killing one victim, brutally beating a second

… Bio Division Social Accounts X Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 915-479-2540 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Division Contacts New Mexico Albuquerque - (505) 452-4500 Las Cruces - (575) … judge sentenced Chase Smothermon, 32, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, to 45 years in prison for abducting and assaulting …