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Drug Conspiracies Sentenced to Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine

September 30, 2022
… N.C. – U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced today that Jose Francisco Vasquez-Rico, 22, and Andrew Estiben …
September 30, 2022
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Mexican National Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering & Illegal Entry

June 28, 2022
… Cocaine Splatter.jpeg Heroin.jpeg CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jose Velasquez, 38, of Mexico, was sentenced yesterday to …
June 28, 2022
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New Mexico Man Sentenced to More Than 27 Years in Prison for Cocaine Distribution

January 25, 2024
… to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. Juan Jose Mora, 41, of Vado, NM, was sentenced on May 23, 2023 to …
January 25, 2024
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Three Waterbury Residents Charged with Trafficking Fentanyl Pills

January 25, 2024
… announced that RAMONA ESPINOSA, 57, MANUEL LIRIANO, 38, and JOSE COLLADO, 36, all of Waterbury, have been charged with …
January 25, 2024
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Former Federal Officer Receives More Charges for Alien Smuggling

December 29, 2023
… hearing. Two others - Homero Romero-Hernandez, 30, and Jose Osvaldo Zapata Vasquez, 24, both Mexican nationals …
December 29, 2023
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Three Indian River County Residents Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking

November 16, 2023
… factual proffers and plea agreements. U.S. District Judge Jose E. Martinez sentenced each of the three defendants to …
November 16, 2023
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Hartford Man Involved in Oxycodone and Fentanyl Pill Trafficking Ring Sentenced to Prison

September 26, 2023
… Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSE LORA, 30, of Hartford, has been sentenced by U.S. …
September 26, 2023
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Lowell Gang Member Pleads Guilty in Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracies

September 12, 2023
… today. Valuable assistance was provided by the DEA-San Jose Task Force as well as the Long Beach (Calif.) and Santa …
September 12, 2023
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Several Traffickers Sentenced for Smuggling Meth for Cartel

June 07, 2023
… 31, both of Laredo, pleaded guilty Sept. 13, 2022, as did Jose Alfredo Cruz-Salas, 37, of Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, …
June 07, 2023
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Dallas Woman Pleads Guilty to Smuggling Non-U.S. Citizens Resulting in Migrant’s Death

May 11, 2023
… the case. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Patricia Acosta and Jose Luis Acosta are prosecuting the case. This case was …
May 11, 2023
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Mexican National Sentenced to More than 12 Years for Drug Trafficking in the Tri Cities

May 09, 2023
… – United States District Judge Mary K. Dimke sentenced Jose Mendoza-Ruelas, 38, to 150 months in federal prison …
May 09, 2023
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Honduran Man Arrested in Portland Trafficking Rainbow Fentanyl and Firearms Is Charged in Federal Court

January 25, 2023
… and several firearms between two Portland-area motels. Jose Isidro Zuniga Torres, 47, has been charged by criminal …
January 25, 2023
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Cartel Traffickers Sentenced For Multi-kilogram Drug Conspiracy

April 04, 2022
… Saldana imposed an 80-month-term of imprisonment for Juan Jose Garcia Lerma, 45, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, while Jorge Luis …
April 04, 2022
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Eight Robles Park gang members and associates indicted for drug trafficking violations

August 13, 2020
… prison       Up to 20 years in federal prison per count Jose Angel Andujar, a/k/a “Zay” (43, Orlando) Conspiracy to …
August 13, 2020
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Leaders of Colombia’s “Clan Rincon” sentenced to prison terms for roles in international drug trafficking conspiracy

March 17, 2020
…   On November 15, 2019, the judge sentenced co-defendant Jose Rogelio Nieto Molina, 46, of Colombia, to 168 months in …
March 17, 2020
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Three Indicted for Conspiracy to Illegally Distribute Almost $8 Million in Prescription Diet Drugs

June 13, 2008
… a superseding indictment chargingSusana Mendez, age 49, Jose Riopedre, age 50, both of Miami, Florida, and Derrick …
June 13, 2008
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Virginia & Federal Authorities Disrupt Colombian Drug Supply to U.S.

July 22, 2005
… 1986. Also taken into custody May 31, 2005 was Hernando “José” Cely-Lozano, 47, of Bogotá, Colombia. Cely-Lozano, a …
July 22, 2005
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Federal law enforcement arrest three citizens of Mexico for methamphetamine/heroin distribution operation in San Antonio and South Texas

October 28, 2020
… today include: 27-year-old Daisy Menera and 22-year-old Jose Adam Alejandre-Navarro in Houston, TX; 46-year-old …
October 28, 2020
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Hobbs Man Sentenced To Ten Years For Federal Methamphetamine Trafficking Conviction

February 20, 2018
… significant drug trafficking organization allegedly led by Jose Raul Mendivil-Berrelleza, 34, a Mexican national who …
February 20, 2018
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Twenty Charged In Drug Conspiracy Distributing Heroin & Meth Throughout King, Pierce, Snohomish And Thurston Counties

March 28, 2018
… defendants, Jessica Plascencia Hernandez, 34, of Renton, Jose Margarito Maldonado, 38, of Bonney Lake, Lebret Marquis …
March 28, 2018
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Federal Jury Convicts El Paso Pharmacist In Drug Distribution Scheme

October 19, 2011
… TX -- - Drug Enforcement (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit and United States Attorney Robert Pitman … will be held accountable for the harm they cause,” said Joseph M. Arabit, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug … by Assistant United States Attorneys Meredith Tyrakoski and Jose Luis Gonzalez. The DEA El Paso Division encourages …
October 19, 2011
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Two Sentenced To Prison For Roles In 2010 Wedding Murders In Juarez, Mexico

March 21, 2013
… Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, El Paso Division and Federal Bureau of … his father’s death, Enriquez solicited the assistance of Jose Antonio Torres-Marrufo and his purported team of … Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, El Paso Division.   “The prosecution and …
March 21, 2013
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Alleged El Paso Cell Ringleader For Vicente Carrillo Fuentes Drug Trafficking Organization Detained Pending Trial

August 27, 2013
… and Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit. This morning, Velasquez waived his right … defendants charged in this indictment include: 39-year-old Jose Antonio Cabral-Espinoza, a Mexican citizen residing in … bring them to justice,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, El Paso Division. Velasquez faces between …
August 27, 2013
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Denver OCDETF Strike Force Takes Down Mexican Drug Trafficking Organization Responsible For Distributing Large Quantities Of Cocaine And Methamphetamine

April 20, 2017
… cash in vehicle secret compartments. The lead defendant, Jose Tapia-Rubio, a/k/a “Don Chequetas”, age 58, a resident …
April 20, 2017
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16 People Sentenced To Lengthy Terms For Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering

August 15, 2013
… Juan Antonio Valadez Sr., 55:  63 months             Jose Luis Gonzalez-Chapa, 24:  93 months             Judith …
August 15, 2013
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24 Arrested In Crystal City Area-Based Cocaine Distribution Operation

October 17, 2014
… Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit, Houston Division; Homeland Security … throughout this area,” stated Special Agent in Charge Joseph M. Arabit. These charges and arrests resulted from an … 34, San Antonio Martha Zulema Perez, 44, LaPryor, TX Jose Luis Perez, 39, LaPryor Lloyd Daniel Jacquez a.k.a. …
October 17, 2014
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Laredo Deputy Constable Pleads Guilty To Accepting Bribe

September 28, 2011
… to protect loads of cocaine, United States Attorney José Angel Moreno announced today. Eduardo Garcia, aka Eddie …
September 28, 2011
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Leader Of Zapata Drug Trafficking And Money Laundering Organization Convicted

December 08, 2011
… 29, Jorge Grajeda Jr., 28, Juan Antonio Valadez Sr., 53, Jose Luis Gonzalez-Chapa, 23, Judith Zamora, 26, Clauida …
December 08, 2011
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Operation Pitchfork Reaps 15 Federal Drug Indictments

March 07, 2011
… 22, St. Paul Luis A. Mendoza-Cabrera, age unknown, St. Paul Jose Hernandez-Bustos, age 40, St. Paul Porfirio …
March 07, 2011
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Multiple Arrests For Federal Drug Conspiracy And Firearms Charges Announced

June 29, 2011
… J. Jones; 35; Waukegan, IL Jeremy G. Lopez; 29; Racine, WI Joseph G. Montemurro; 26; Kenosha, WI Dora F. Montoya; 54; … Montoya; 38; San Antonio, TX Hiram Rosado; 37; Kenosha, WI Jose J. Rosado “Choch”; 38; Kenosha, WI Miguel E. Rosales; …
June 29, 2011