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Head of the Gulf Cartel Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez Indicted

March 24, 2022
… Head of the Gulf Cartel Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez Indicted March 24, 2022 … 571-324-6193 Kareem.R.Vaughn@dea.gov BROWNSVILLE, TX – Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez aka El Contador has been … began in 2015 and continued through 2021. “The arrest of Jose Alfredo Cardenas-Martinez serves a tough blow to the …
March 24, 2022
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Three Wanted Defendants from Mexico Secured in Arizona

March 05, 2025
… Sierra Vista, Tucson, and Yuma areas PHOENIX, Ariz. – Jose Bibiano Cabrera-Cabrera, 37; Jesus Humberto Limon-Lopez, 43; and Jose Guadalupe Tapia-Quintero, 53; all of Mexico, appeared …
March 05, 2025
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Ringleader who headed cocaine conspiracy between Puerto Rico and Buffalo pleads guilty

July 02, 2019
… in Charge Raymond Donovan announced today Cesar Rivera-Figueroa, aka Fat Boy, 28, of San Juan, Puerto Rico, pleaded … suppliers in Puerto Rico to the Buffalo area. Rivera-Figueroa then directed the distribution of cocaine, which … the United States Postal Inspection Service.   Cesar Rivera-Figueroa was arrested in September 2017 along with 11 others …
July 02, 2019
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Drug trafficker sentenced to more than a decade in prison

November 07, 2018
… California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent … are prosecuting the case with the assistance of Theresa Benitez, Ana Guerra, and Michelle Alter Eck.  The …
November 07, 2018
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24 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking

May 20, 2014
… Xavier Rodríguez-Casado, aka “Bebo Gran;” Roberto Baez-Figueroa, aka “Potro;” Lonnie Tapia-Rodríguez, aka “Cascote;” José W. Telleria-Arriaga, aka “Gordo;” Max J. … aka “Love;” Jesús E. Miranda-Lugo, aka “Shaka;” José Oliveras-Ruiz, aka “Cascara;” Hector M. Robles-Alvira; …
May 20, 2014
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25 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking At Santa Catalina Public Housing Project In Yauco, Puerto Rico

February 24, 2015
… specially the Ponce Strike Force. The 25 defendants are: José L. Colón-Paneto, aka “Walter;” José A. Colón-Paneto, aka “Jun;” Jonathan Vargas-Torres, aka … Fernando Pacheco-Ortiz, aka “Chinito;” Luis Alberto Figueroa-Pagán, aka “Kiri;” Christian Xavier Torres-Rivera, …
February 24, 2015
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Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 13 Years

August 12, 2021
… NEW YORK  – Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Humberto Baez, a produce importer based in Pennsylvania, was … to import cocaine hidden in a carton of chili peppers, Humberto Baez was fueling a violent trade that victimizes …
August 12, 2021
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San Jose Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Interstate Marijuana Distribution Conspiracy

March 27, 2023
… San Jose Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison for Interstate … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent …
March 27, 2023
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Fifteen Charged In White Plains Federal Court With Operating Marijuana Grow Houses Over Twenty Million Dollars Worth Of Marijuana Seized

March 30, 2011
… JACQUELINE MIRELLA ROCA CRUZ, LUIS ESTUARDO, JOSE MARIO SOLAS AGUILAR, MARCO BARRAZA MORALES, EDGAR … ELYSEO SAMAYOA-BARRAZA, JAVIER PORTILLO-MAGAND, ANIBAL BENITEZ CARDOZO, RAMON LEON, AUGUSTINE SANCHEZ, RENE ANTONIO …
March 30, 2011
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Rio Grande Valley Defendants Sentenced To Lengthy Prison Terms For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

February 03, 2011
… Agent in Charge Thomas Hinojosa and United States Attorney José Angel Moreno announced today. United States District … and June 2010, include Arturo Pena Molina, 40, of McAllen, Humberto Ontiveros, 42, of Pharr, Texas, and Genaro Torres …
February 03, 2011
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Federal, state and local law enforcement arrest seven throughout central Texas for methamphetamine distribution operation

September 15, 2020
… including 25-year-old McGregor resident Gabriel Flores-Benitez. Authorities allege that under the leadership of Flores-Benitez, this organization was responsible for the sale and …
September 15, 2020
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San Jose man sentenced to 102 months for conspiracy to distribute drugs and other crimes

February 10, 2020
… San Jose man sentenced to 102 months for conspiracy to … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent …
February 10, 2020
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Three men charged for conspiracy to distribute 30 kilograms of cocaine

November 19, 2019
… De Jesus Osornio, 29, of Los Angeles, California; Raul A. Figueroa Santana, 47, of the Bronx, New York, and Ronal … Leda Dunn Wettre in Newark federal court. De Jesus Osornio, Figueroa Santana, and Hernandez Sepulveda were arrested on … law enforcement officers observed Hernandez Sepulveda and Figueroa Santana arrive in a black Mitsubishi. Law …
November 19, 2019
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Man Pleads Guilty To Selling Fentanyl

February 21, 2018
… Enforcement (DEA), New York Division announced that Miguel Figueroa, 32, of Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty to possession … testing determined that the controlled substance sold by Figueroa contained butyryl fentanyl, U-47700, furanyl … officers executed a New York State search warrant at Figueroa’s residence on 15th Street in Buffalo. Officers …
February 21, 2018
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48 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In The Municipality Of Mayaguez

May 05, 2014
… threats to our communities.” Assistant U.S. Attorney José Contreras is in charge of the prosecution of the case.  …
May 05, 2014
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Federal Authorities Dismantle Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible For Transporting Cocaine And Money Between Puerto Rico-Florida-Connecticut

October 07, 2015
… Carmen Odalis Flores-Dávila; Valeria Mojica-De Jesús; José Burgos-Estrada; Joselyn Alicea-Villegas; David … Villegas; Joson F. Abreu; Jessica Martínez-Alfaro; Juan Figueroa-Cabrera; Kacsy Maldonado-Giegel; Liliana …
October 07, 2015
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Jose Morales Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murdering A Witness In A Baltimore City Case

December 10, 2013
… Jose Morales Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murdering A … - , Md. - U.S. District Judge Roger W. Titus sentenced Jose Joaquin Morales, age 37, of Baltimore, Maryland, to … Transportation Authority Police.  "Today's sentencing of Jose Morales not only closes the book on a career offender, …
December 10, 2013
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Federal Inmate Sentenced To Eight Years For Conspiring To Import Marijuana While In Federal Prison

March 12, 2015
… Madison - (608) 210-4300 Milwaukee - (414) 336-7300 Humberto Fierro-Rascon, while serving time in federal … for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Humberto Fierro-Rascon, 41, a citizen of Mexico, was …
March 12, 2015
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DEA Investigation Results In 114 Individuals Indicted For Drug Trafficking In Old San Juan’s La Perla Ward

June 29, 2011
… and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. Defendant José Herrera-Rodríguez, aka “Cascote” is also facing two … the control back to the residents.” The chief of Police, José Figueroa Sancha, said that “this operation is a joint effort …
June 29, 2011
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39 Defendants Indicted in $4.7 Million Meth, Heroin Conspiracy

June 16, 2022
… of the defendants. The federal indictment charges Jose Jesus Sanchez-Mendez, also known as “Michoacano,” 41, … also known as “Sinaloa,” 50, Rafael Perez-Esquivel, 51, Jose Eliazar Valle-Rivera, 39, Uziel Morales-Baltazar, 31, … 30, Sergio Armando Valencia-Ochoa, 36, Juan Humberto Lemus-Mejia, 24, Yuliana Del Carmen Perez Ciprian, …
June 16, 2022
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Manhattan U.S. Attorney Charges 50 Members And Associates Of Trinitarios Street Gang With Racketeering, Narcotics, And Firearms Offenses Defendants Include Seven Leaders Of Bronx-Based Gang

December 07, 2011
… of the Police Department for the City of New (NYPD), Joseph Anarumo Jr., the Special Agent-in- Charge of the New … the U.S. Attorney’s Office.” ATF Special Agent-in-Charge Joseph Anarumo Jr. said: “Today’s arrest of members of the … Paulino, Ronald Peralta, Jose Ballenilla, Jose Geronimo-Figueroa, Henry O. Pena, Dave Mcpherson, Vance Hill, Nelson …
December 07, 2011
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Rochester man going to prison for more than 21 years for his role in drug trafficking organization: shot at both law enforcers and rival gang members

November 09, 2020
… of a drug trafficking organization led by Carlos Javier Figueroa, which was responsible for the transportation and … were shipped from Puerto Rico. As an active member of the Figueroa drug trafficking organization, Garcia, among other … and January 29, 2018, Garcia lived in the apartment, which Figueroa paid for in exchange for the defendant’s work for …
November 09, 2020
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“Pill Mill” Operators Plead Guilty To Drug Distribution And Money Laundering Charges

March 04, 2016
… Torres and Adam then employed Dr. Francisco Huidor-Figueroa to serve as the pill mill’s doctor.  At Torres’s direction, Dr. Huidor-Figueroa prescribed controlled substances, like oxycodone, … unlawful prescriptions.  In December of 2015, Dr. Huidor-Figueroa pleaded guilty to drug distribution and money …
March 04, 2016
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Members Of Bronx Drug Trafficking Organization Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Narcotics And Firearms Trafficking Offenses

August 09, 2017
… Acosta, aka “A-Loc,” aka “Blue,” aka “True Blue,” Zora Benitez, aka “Baby," Derrick Richardson, aka “J-Rock,” Kevin … be presented this afternoon in Manhattan federal court.  Benitez remains at large.  A chart identifying each …
August 09, 2017
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Seven Charged In Sales Of Fentanyl And Heroin Branded “Pray For Death”

October 26, 2017
… Avenue. The intermediary passed the narcotics to Hector Figueroa, 61, who lived in the neighborhood. Figueroa allegedly supplied the narcotics to street level … drug sales, the alleged dealers made cash payments to Figueroa and the intermediary. The defendants discussed the …
October 26, 2017
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San Jose resident sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for role in methamphetamine distribution conspiracy

July 17, 2018
… San Jose resident sentenced to more than 11 years in prison for … California in Bakersfield, Fresno, Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Santa Rosa, and Stockton areas; led by Special Agent …
July 17, 2018
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Three Business Owners Charged with Wiring Drug Trafficking Money to Mexico

September 22, 2022
… like the original indictment, charges Mexican nationals Jose Jesus Sanchez-Mendez, also known as “Michoacano,” 41, … also known as “Sinaloa,” 50, Rafael Perez-Esquivel, 51, Jose Eliazar Valle-Rivera, 39, Uziel Morales-Baltazar, 31, … 30, Sergio Armando Valencia-Ochoa, 36, Juan Humberto Lemus-Mejia, 24, Yuliana Del Carmen Perez Ciprian, …
September 22, 2022
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Federal Judge Sentences Three Methamphetamine Traffickers

February 09, 2015
… months in prison and five years of supervised release. 13. Jose Francisco Jimenez Pina - of Mexico, was sentenced in … a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. 24. Jose Humberto Jimenez Pina - , of Mexico, was sentenced in April …
February 09, 2015
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35 Members And Associates Of Barrio Azteca Gang Charged With Racketeering And Other Offenses, Including 10 Charged In U.S Consulate Murders In Juarez, Mexico

March 09, 2011
… in the murders of Enriquez, Redelfs and Salcido in Juarez. Jose Antonio Acosta Hernandez, aka “Diego”; Eduardo Ravelo, … aka “Benny”; Ricardo Valles de la Rosa, aka “Chino”; Jose Guadalupe Diaz Diaz, aka “Zorro”; Martin Perez Marrufo, aka “Popeye”; Luis Humberto Hernandez Celis, aka “Pac”; Miguel Angel Nevarez, …
March 09, 2011
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Bronx man sentenced to 71 months for trafficking heroin

July 13, 2020
… Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Jose Luis Reyes, also known as Roberto Camacho Figueroa,” “Joselito” and “Gordo,” 50, a citizen of the Dominican …
July 13, 2020