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Repeat Drug Trafficker Sentenced to a Decade in Prison

February 25, 2025
McALLEN, Texas – A 43-year-old Baytown resident has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute kilogram quantities of meth, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)Special Agent in Charge in Charge Daniel Comeaux of the Houston Division. David Lee Garza pleaded guilty May 31, 2024...
February 25, 2025
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DEA Works with Tribal Communities to Advance Drug Education

February 18, 2025
OMAHA, Neb. – In an effort to build on drug education messaging to tribal communities, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division worked with the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska and Mandaree High School of North Dakota to develop a poster that blends Native Indian imagery with wording emphasizing the importance...
February 18, 2025
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Angelina County Felon Sentenced for Federal Drug Trafficking and Firearms Violations

February 13, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Lufkin man has been sentenced for federal drug trafficking and firearms violation in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Bradley Skyler Bryan, 27, pleaded...
February 13, 2025
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Jefferson County Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Possessing Fentanyl

January 23, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing fentanyl in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. Joe Anthony Garcia...
January 23, 2025
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South Texas Dealer Sentenced for Selling Fentanyl to Teenager Resulting in Death

January 15, 2025
LAREDO, Texas – A 23-year-old resident of Laredo has been sentenced for providing fentanyl to a 15-year-old, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jose Antonio Carlos III aka Jose Carlos pleaded guilty Jan. 4...
January 15, 2025
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Third Ward Narcotics Dealer Heads to Prison

January 08, 2025
HOUSTON – A 46-year-old Houston resident has been sentenced for trafficking narcotics, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Demitrios Ramon Jerry pleaded guilty June 20. U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal has now ordered...
January 08, 2025
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Jefferson County Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Eastern District of Texas

January 07, 2025
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Beaumont man has been sentenced for drug trafficking in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Francisco Manuel Magdaleno, 41, was convicted at trial of conspiracy...
January 07, 2025
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Texas Syndicate Gang Member “Diablo” Sentenced for Third Federal Drug Charge

January 06, 2025
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 58-year-old Corpus Christi resident has been sentenced to a total of 200 months in prison for meth trafficking and two supervised release violations, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani...
January 06, 2025
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Houston Armed Felon Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Fentanyl

December 20, 2024
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Houston convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Derrick Wayne Roberson...
December 20, 2024
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Gulf Cartel Drug Trafficker Sent to Prison Following Major Cocaine and Cash Seizures

December 18, 2024
BROWNSVILLE, Texas – A 42-year-old resident of San Benito has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute over five kilograms of cocaine, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Salvador Cortez-Nava aka...
December 18, 2024
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