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High Ranking Sinaloa Cartel Member Indicted On Various Drug And Money Laundering Charges

… Tapia-Quintero, aka “Lupe”, is a resident of Sinaloa, Mexico and owned various businesses including bus and tractor-trailer companies in Mexico.  As a transportation coordinator for the powerful … of methamphetamine at a time from the interior of Mexico to the U.S/Mexico border including Arizona.    …
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DEA Administrator Statement On Capture Of Hector Beltran-Leyva

… to crumble with the capture of Hector Beltran-Leyva in Mexico. Much of the violence and lawlessness that has plagued Mexico can be traced to this criminal regime.  … violence, and death.  DEA congratulates the Government of Mexico and the brave individuals who carried out this …
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DEA Statement On The Arrest Of Miguel Trevino Morales

… Enforcement Administration congratulates the Government of Mexico on the arrest of Miguel Trevino Morales.  Trevino …   Thanks to the brave men and women of the Government of Mexico, Trevino Morales will now be held accountable for his … years and DEA will continue to support the Government of Mexico as it forges ahead in disrupting and dismantling drug …
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Former Piedras Negras “Plaza” Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty To Federal Drug Distribution Charge

… of kilograms of narcotics into the United States from Mexico announced DEA Special Agent in Charge Joseph Arabit, … drug traffickers in the Piedras Negras “Plaza” in Coahuila, Mexico, and was responsible for the transportation of thousands of kilograms of cocaine and marijuana from Mexico into the United States. Law enforcement …
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DEA Omaha Field Division Welcomes New Special Agent in Charge

… In this role, Gillespie led multi-agency teams targeting Mexico-based cartel leaders and their criminal distribution …
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Last Of Three Defendants Convicted For Role In Murder Of Southlake, Texas, Man Is Sentenced

… their intended victim through several states, in and out of Mexico, and over several months for the sole purpose of … defendants traveled in interstate and foreign commerce from Mexico to Southlake, and elsewhere, with the intent to kill, … The defendants were acting on orders from a man in Mexico, Rodolfo Villarreal Hernandez, known as “El Gato,” or …
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DEA-led operation nets more than 500 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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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting the Cártel de 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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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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DEA-led operation nets more than 600 arrests targeting Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion

… 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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Multi-District OCDETF Investigation Linked To Zeta Organization Leads To Local Arrests

… who operated out of the Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico area responsible for coordinating the transportation … controlled substances including marijuana and cocaine from Mexico into the United States to major distribution centers … transportation from the United States to the Republic of Mexico, according to the indictment. The investigation …
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Multiple Arrests In Massive Two-City Enforcement Action

… 32, and Erika Alvarez, 38, all of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico.  They are expected to make their initial appearance … 45, and Mario Alberto Rodriguez, 28, both of Mexico. They are also expected to be transported to Laredo … of drug distributions - to Laredo and then Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, according to the indictment. The defendants …
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24 Arrests In Joint Imperial County Investigation Over 3 Tons Of Cocaine Seized

… Trafficking (DTO) based in Mexicali, Baja California (BCN), Mexico. Dubbed Operation Cerberus, this investigation … have been identified to be operating in Mexicali, BCN, Mexico. This DTO employs a large network of personnel that … base throughout the country. Under the direction of a Mexico-based source of supply, multi-kilograms of cocaine …
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DEA Statement On The Arrest Of Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman Loera

… "El Chapo" Guzman Loera was a significant achievement for Mexico and a major step forward in our shared fight against … of the alleged head of the Sinaloa Cartel.  The DEA and Mexico have a strong partnership and we will continue to support Mexico in its efforts to improve security for its citizens …
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Mexican National Sentenced to 12 Years for Conspiracy to Distribute More Than 2,600 Kilos of Cocaine

… that distributed substantial amounts of cocaine from Mexico in the Kansas City metropolitan area from October … and Miguel Armendariz-Rascon, 33, a citizen of Mexico residing in Olathe, Kan. Zaragoza-Navarrette and … the drug-trafficking organization back to Texas and/or to Mexico. Zaragoza-Navarrette hid the cocaine and/or the cash …
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Eight Defendants Charged With Distributing Heroin In Chicago Area On Behalf Of Guerrero Unidos Mexican Drug Cartel

… defendants, including one who is believed to be in Mexico. Also yesterday, DEA agents and local police seized … yesterday, Vega worked with various narcotics sources in Mexico to import wholesale amounts of heroin and cocaine from Mexico to Illinois, often concealing the narcotics in …
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Alleged Leader Of A Mexican Drug Cartel Extradited To United States

… the United States, was extradited to the United States from Mexico on Nov. 15, 2014, and made an initial appearance this … in this country and sowed violence and chaos throughout Mexico,” said HSI Executive Associate Director Edge.  “The … of cocaine from South America, through Central America and Mexico, and finally into the United States via land, air and …
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DEA showcases the dangers of drug addiction through travelling museum exhibit

… Social Accounts X Robert “Eric” Castañeda 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) … in Albuquerque with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, where it will …
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Drug Trafficker Involved in High-Speed Chase with Spokane Police Sentenced to Federal Prison

… a Drug Runner for a Drug Trafficking Organization Based in Mexico and Operating in Eastern Washington … a drug runner for a drug trafficking organization based in Mexico and operating in Eastern Washington. On August 13, …
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Drug Trafficking Organization Leader Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison

… 2013, Artemio Pena-Torrecillas, 26, of Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Susan R. … Judge Frederick J. Martone:  Cruz Ortega-Ruano, 32, of Mexico, was sentenced to 20 years in prison. He was … narcotics proceeds for the DTO. Gerardo Diarte-Lara, 28, of Mexico, was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison.  He served as …
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DEA Investigation Leads To Treasury Designation Against Cocaine Supplier For Sinaloa Cartel

… drug trafficking organization with operations in Colombia, Mexico, Ecuador, Panama and Spain that is closely allied … value card company Monedeux with locations in Colombia, Mexico, Panama, Spain, and the United States. Multiple … Villa owns or controls 15 companies operating in Colombia, Mexico, and Ecuador that are involved in a variety of …
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Former Employee of San Francisco Money Services Business Charged with Conspiring to Launder Drug Proceeds

… of cash to various foreign bank accounts, including some in Mexico, at the unnamed co-conspirator’s direction. … each of the three recipient bank accounts was located in Mexico, including two in Sinaloa. And the complaint alleges …
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El Paso Man Sentenced To Ten Years For Participating In Las Cruces-Based Methamphetamine Trafficking Ring

… Social Accounts X Robert “Eric” Castañeda 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) … quantities of methamphetamine from Texas and Arizona to New Mexico so that the drugs could be divided up, repackaged, …
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)
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