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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

… Division X Account @DEAElPasoDiv Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 324-7395 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

… Division X Account @DEAElPasoDiv Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 324-7395 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

… Division X Account @DEAElPasoDiv Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 324-7395 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

… Division X Account @DEAElPasoDiv Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 324-7395 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

… Division X Account @DEAElPasoDiv Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 324-7395 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

… Division X Account @DEAElPasoDiv Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 324-7395 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 …
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Man from Albuquerque sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking and firearm possession

… Division X Account @DEAElPasoDiv Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Division Contacts New Mexico Albuquerque - (505) 452-4500 Las Cruces - (575) … ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Waldo Nahle, 37, of Albuquerque, New Mexico was sentenced in federal court in Santa Fe, New …
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Investigation by Tucson Strike Force Leads to Indictment of 13 Involved in Drug Distribution Conspiracy

… Jasiel Soloman Corral-Cinco, 32, of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico Eduardo Martinez-Torres, 38, of Tucson, Arizona … Carlos Edgardo Rincones Vega, 25, of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico Hector Manuel Cruz, 37, of Tucson, Arizona Angel Ariel-Zubia, 31, of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico Melecio Hernan Garcia, 32, of Rio Rico, Arizona …
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Santa Fe Duo Appears in Court on Firearm and Drug Trafficking Charges

… Division X Account @DEAElPasoDiv Omar Arellano Domestic New Mexico, El Paso, Alpine, and Midland Texas Additional … 324-7395 Michelle.Rincon@dea.gov Division Contacts New Mexico Albuquerque - (505) 452-4500 Las Cruces - (575) … 25, and Mario Guizar-Anchondo, 19, both of Santa Fe, New Mexico, made an initial appearance in federal court today, …
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Federal Law Enforcement in Chicago Seize Private Plane and 100 Kilograms of Cocaine

… Defendants Arrested as Part of Investigation of Suspected Mexico-to-Chicago Drug Pipeline CHICAGO — Robert J. Bell, … as part of an investigation that disrupted a suspected Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline and resulted in government … area earlier Wednesday via private plane from Toluca, Mexico, via Houston, Texas. The plane arrived at …
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More than 50 defendants charged in joint federal and state narcotics investigation centered on west side of Chicago

… (CHICAGO)  - More than 50 individuals, including an alleged Mexico-based drug trafficker and a Wisconsin-based courier, … offered to kidnap a man who allegedly owed a debt to Mexico-based narcotics traffickers in exchange for cash and … Rak, 60, operates a drug trafficking organization in Mexico, and works with Christopher J. Doss, 47, of Racine, …
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Local Drug Arrests International Drug Nexus

… the largest and most-powerful trafficking organizations in Mexico. The scope of Zambada-Garcia's influence in Mexico is ledgendary and spans nearly thirty years. The … with almost every known drug trafficking organization in Mexico. Yesterday, as part of that investigation, several …