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Wife of Sinaloa Cartel Kingpin Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison

… methamphetamine, and marijuana) from South America and Mexico, transported the drugs to multiple locations along the U.S.-Mexico border using commercial trucking companies, smuggled … drug trafficking activities back to the TCO’s leadership in Mexico. According to court records, throughout 2020, the …
PRESS RELEASE

California Man Who Trafficked Narcotics to Connecticut Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Federal Prison

… was receiving narcotics from sources in California via Mexico.  In February 2023, investigators seized two parcels … the shipment of kilogram-quantities of narcotics from Mexico to Connecticut.  Garcia sometimes traveled to …
PRESS RELEASE

Illegal Alien Faces Federal Charges for Selling Fentanyl at a Farmers Market Produce Stand

… Atlanta – Luis Sanchez-Acevedo, an illegal alien from Mexico, appeared in federal court yesterday afternoon on … further revealed that Sanchez-Acevedo is a citizen of Mexico and illegally present in the United States.  Luis Sanchez-Acevedo, 41, of Tehuacán, Mexico, appeared before a U.S. magistrate judge yesterday on …
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Illegal Alien, Unlawfully Present in U.S., Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Cocaine in Homeless Encampments and Seattle’s Chinatown-International District

… serves his sentence and is returned to his home country of Mexico.” “This man tormented our Chinatown-International …
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Mexican Drug Kingpin Extradited To The United States To Face Drug And Money-Laundering Charges Defendant’s Organization Allegedly Trucked Thousands Of Kilograms Of Cocaine Across The Texas-Mexico Border

… Trucked Thousands Of Kilograms Of Cocaine Across The Texas-Mexico Border March 14, 2011 New York Contact Info Contact … drug kingpin Esteban Rodriguez-Olivera was extradited from Mexico to the United States on Friday, March 11, 2011, and … to the United States. Rodriguez-Olivera was arrested in Mexico on a provisional warrant issued from the Eastern …
STORY

Sinaloa Cartel Leader Charged with Narcoterrorism, Material Support of Terrorism and Drug Trafficking

February 26, 2026
… of the La Mayiza faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in Tijuana, Mexico, and among DEA’s most wanted fugitives.  The $5 …
February 26, 2026
PRESS RELEASE

Sinaloa Cartel Senior Lieutenant Pleads Guilty

… 54, of San Francisco de Tacuichamona, Sinaloa, Mexico pleaded guilty on November 17, 2025 for Conspiracy to … of a narcotics trafficking organization based in Sinaloa, Mexico commonly known to its members, associates, and the … substances, including methamphetamine, for importation from Mexico into the United States for the Sinaloa Cartel.  …
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llegal Alien Pleads Guilty to Drug Trafficking and Firearm Possession Offenses

… announced that CARLOS GONZALEZ NAVA, 26, a citizen of Mexico unlawfully residing in the U.S., waived his right to …
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New Mexico Behavioral Health Services Division, Human Services Department

The Behavioral Health Services Division, Human Services Department, is the lead agency that addresses substance use prevention, treatment and recovery in the state of New Mexico
 

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El Paso Man Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Deadly Fentanyl Deal

… 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) …
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July 20, 2026
… of illicit fentanyl to the United States, and one of Mexico’s most powerful, influential, and ruthless …
July 20, 2026
PRESS RELEASE

‘Mayor of Mexico’ is sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in operating a multi-million dollar Continuing Criminal Enterprise

… ‘Mayor of Mexico’ is sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in …
PRESS RELEASE

18th Street Gangsters, Associates Arrested on Indictments Alleging Murder, Extortion, Drug Trafficking in L.A.’s MacArthur Park Area

… fugitives in this matter. One fugitive is believed to be in Mexico and another is believed to be in Guatemala. “For far … members within the United States, and operates across Mexico, Central and South America, and elsewhere. 18th …
PRESS RELEASE

Alleged Sinaloa Cartel Operator Mauricio Sanchez-Garza Extradited From Mexico To Face Federal Charges In San Antonio Sanchez Faces Money Laundering And Extortion Charges Related To A Hollywood Screenplay

… Cartel Operator Mauricio Sanchez-Garza Extradited From Mexico To Face Federal Charges In San Antonio Sanchez Faces … appearance in federal court following his extradition from Mexico yesterday. Sanchez is charged by two federal grand … The department appreciates the support of the government of Mexico in extraditing the defendant to the United States. On …
PRESS RELEASE

$5 Million Reward Offered for Sinaloa Cartel-Linked Drug Trafficker

… of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and heroin from Mexico into the United States. It is also believed that the … the “Chapitos” has resulted in increased cartel violence in Mexico.    Ponce Felix’s organization directly manages the … cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin, from Mexico to the U.S., as well as the sending of proceeds from …
PRESS RELEASE

El Paso Doctor Enters $200,000 Settlement Following State and Federal Fraud Allegations

… 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) …
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican Citizen with Green Card Sentenced to Federal Prison for Meth Trafficking

… to court documents, Sabino Diaz-Silva, 63, used his ties to Mexico to directly communicate with a Mexican source of … of methamphetamine. Diaz-Silva will face deportation to Mexico once his sentence of imprisonment is completed.  Drug …
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Family Summit
August 26, 2025 - August 27, 2025
August 26, 2025 - August 27, 2025

DEA El Paso to host Family Summit in Church Rock

8:00 PM - 7:15 PM (EDT)
Church Rock, NM
WHEN: Tuesday Aug. 26 from 6-8 p.m. and Wednesday Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. MST. WHERE: Red Rock Park, Church Rock, New Mexico WHAT: Summit for New Mexico and West Texas families who have suffered the terrible loss of a loved one to fentanyl or other illicit...
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Mexican Nationals Sentenced for Roles in Black Market Peso Exchange Money Laundering Scheme

… to move drug trafficking proceeds through Texas to Mexico. Mauricio Anzures-Zarate, 53, Mexico City, Mexico, and Beatriz Salcedo-Carreon, 63, Guadalajara, …
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Illegal Alien who Shot at DEA Agents Charged with Attempted Murder of a Federal Officer

… murder. Eduardo Valenzuela Lopez, 33, of Cajeme, Sonora, Mexico, has been charged with Attempted Murder of a Federal …
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Oxnard Men Charged with Being Prolific Sinaloa-Linked Drug Traffickers in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties

… operating in Ventura County who are linked to the Mexico-based Sinaloa Cartel. Adriel Contreras, 33, a.k.a. … Maurisio Perez, and Salvador Perez, 30, resident of Mexico, are charged with one count of conspiracy to … this matter. Salvador Perez is a fugitive believed to be in Mexico. According to DEA Ventura Resident Office …
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DEA El Paso to host Family Summit in Church Rock

… 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) … to 5:15 p.m. MST. WHERE: Red Rock Park, Church Rock, New Mexico WHAT: Summit for New Mexico and West Texas families …
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Five Defendants Charged Following Investigations by the Nashville Homeland Security Task Force

… in Colorado, Tennessee, New York, Florida, Illinois, New Mexico, Washington, Georgia, and elsewhere. Members of TdA …
PRESS RELEASE

Leader of Clan Del Golfo, The Colombian Drug Cartel and Terrorist Organization, Charged in Superseding Indictment With Expanded Criminal Conduct and Terrorism Offenses

… involved in multi-ton shipments of cocaine from Colombia to Mexico and Central America for ultimate importation into the …
PRESS RELEASE

Houston Residents Sentenced to Over 13 Years Following Discovery of Over 130 Kilos of Crystal Meth

… court heard additional evidence the meth was imported from Mexico and that the two men had been in contact with others …
PRESS RELEASE

DEA El Paso Hosts the 29th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 25th

… 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) … local and state partners, residents of West Texas and New Mexico will be able to dispose of their unwanted, unneeded, …
Jesus Alexandro Sanchez-Felix
FUGITIVE

Jesus Alexandro Sanchez-Felix

Wanted for the following alleged federal violations: Conspiracy to import controlled substances; Conspiracy to distribute controlled substances; Conspiracy to engage in money laundering.
PRESS RELEASE

Las Vegas Homeland Security Task Force Takedown Results in Arrests and Indictment of Two Men for Distributing Large Quantities of Drugs and Money Laundering

… and methamphetamine, and for laundering drug proceeds to Mexico, announced the United States Attorney's Office for …
PRESS RELEASE

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted in El Paso on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges for Supporting CJNG

… 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) … from Navarro-Sanchez’s possession during her arrest in Mexico on May 4, 2025. Download Original Image AM-15, …
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Hobbs Woman Sentenced for High-Speed Chase that led to Fentanyl and Meth Bust

… 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) … received information that a vehicle traveling in Hobbs, New Mexico, contained fentanyl pills and methamphetamine. Agents …