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Trafficking Meth in an Igloo Cooler Results in Prison Time

August 08, 2022
McALLEN, Texas – A 25-year-old Mexican citizen illegally residing in Monte Alto has been ordered to federal prison after admitting to possessing with intent to distribute 140 kilograms of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery...
August 08, 2022
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Aransas Pass Man Sentenced for Trafficking Meth

August 02, 2022
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 37 year-old local man has been handed a significant federal prison sentence following his conviction of possession with intent to distribute 11.88 grams of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery...
August 02, 2022
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Asleep at the Wheel Drug Trafficker Sent to Federal Prison

July 27, 2022
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 28-year-old Alice man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of trafficking meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Allen Marcus Carrillo pleaded guilty May 2. Today, U.S. District...
July 27, 2022
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Angelina County Man Sentenced for Trafficking Methamphetamine

July 19, 2022
BEAUMONT, Texas – A Lufkin man has been sentenced to more than 22 years in federal prison for drug trafficking related violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux and U.S. Attorney Brit Featherston today. Alexander Timia Jones, 38...
July 19, 2022
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Traffickers Admit to Smuggling Meth in Fire Extinguishers for Cartel

July 08, 2022
LAREDO, Texas – Two Texas men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 34.5 kilograms of liquid meth associated with the Cartel Del Noreste (CDN), announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Bonifacio Turrubiates, 48, Laredo...
July 08, 2022
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Directing Transportation of Drugs Lands Local Meth Trafficker in Prison

July 08, 2022
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 34 year-old man has been ordered to federal prison for 27 years for drug trafficking, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Henry Wilkinson pleaded guilty Nov. 23, 2021. Today, U.S. District...
July 08, 2022
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Cartel Leader Heads to Prison for Over $2M Drug Seizures

July 01, 2022
LAREDO, Texas – A leader within Cartel De Jalisco Nueva Generacion has been ordered to federal prison for his role in an elaborate conspiracy of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine and fentanyl, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and...
July 01, 2022
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Cock-fighter Receives Hefty Sentence for Local Drug Trafficking

June 28, 2022
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 33-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute 34 kilograms of meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Jeffrey Justice Dale...
June 28, 2022
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A Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Attempting to Smuggle Meth While Eating

June 27, 2022
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 30-year-old Austin man is sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle meth into the country while eating a cheeseburger, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge, Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Yen-Tsun Huang pleaded guilty Nov...
June 27, 2022
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Corpus Christi Drug Dealer Sent to Prison For Selling Drugs on Social Media

June 07, 2022
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 29-year-old Corpus Christi resident has been ordered to federal prison for possession with intent to distribute meth, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery. Robert James Blanco pleaded guilty Sept. 7, 2021...
June 07, 2022
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