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Fentanyl dealers charged for smuggling drugs in tire wheel to take them from Houston to Laredo
Read full article: Fentanyl dealers charged for smuggling drugs in tire wheel to take them from Houston to LaredoCourt records showed two dealers met up in Laredo to sell fentanyl, and the next day were caught trying to hide the drugs inside a tire wheel.
41 people charged in massive drug trafficking indictment linked to major cartel
Read full article: 41 people charged in massive drug trafficking indictment linked to major cartelA total of 23 people were taken into custody following the return of a 50-count indictment alleging cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and meth trafficking and related crimes in the Houston and Galveston areas.
Houston drug trafficker convicted of several violent crimes, including murder for hire, facing life sentence
Read full article: Houston drug trafficker convicted of several violent crimes, including murder for hire, facing life sentenceA federal jury has convicted a 50-year-old Houston man on multiple violent crimes related to a drug trafficking conspiracy, including murder for hire, the United States Department of Justice announced Tuesday.
Operation ‘Wrecking Ball’ leads to 10-year sentence for Mexican man distributing cocaine, heroin from Houston area
Read full article: Operation ‘Wrecking Ball’ leads to 10-year sentence for Mexican man distributing cocaine, heroin from Houston areaA federal jury convicted Juan Gonzalez-Cardebas following an 11-day trial in August 2022. He was convicted of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five or more kilograms of cocaine and one or more kilograms of heroin, as well as possession with intent to distribute 18 kilograms of cocaine. He could also lose his status to reside in the United States.
Texas small-town drug traffickers in Garcia organization receive lengthy prison sentences
Read full article: Texas small-town drug traffickers in Garcia organization receive lengthy prison sentencesNearly a dozen criminals have now been brought to justice for their roles in drug trafficking on Sinton streets after the sentencing of two Sinton residents, the United States Department of Justice announced.
Cartel member sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for trafficking drugs in Houston neighborhood
Read full article: Cartel member sentenced to nearly 11 years in prison for trafficking drugs in Houston neighborhoodA 32-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction for conspiracy to distribute meth during a transaction that occurred in a Houston neighborhood, the United States Department of Justice announced.
Pasadena man, 24, receives nearly 20-year sentence for shooting HPD officer, trafficking meth
Read full article: Pasadena man, 24, receives nearly 20-year sentence for shooting HPD officer, trafficking methA 24-year-old Pasadena man has been sent to federal prison following his conviction of firearm and drug trafficking offenses related to his role in the shooting of a Houston Police Department officer, announced U.S. Alamdar S. Hamdani.
‘Played the game and lost’: Judge sentences Houston rapper ‘Da Breadman’ to more than 23 years for drug trafficking, DOJ says
Read full article: ‘Played the game and lost’: Judge sentences Houston rapper ‘Da Breadman’ to more than 23 years for drug trafficking, DOJ saysA 43-year-old Houston rapper has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to distribute and distributing meth, cocaine and opioids, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Monday.
White House director of National Drug Control Policy visits Houston, announces new funding to stop drug trafficking
Read full article: White House director of National Drug Control Policy visits Houston, announces new funding to stop drug traffickingThe director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), Dr. Rahul Gupta, will host a news conference in Houston to announce new funding to stop drug trafficking.
Canadian woman sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for drug trafficking in Houston, officials say
Read full article: Canadian woman sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for drug trafficking in Houston, officials sayA 51-year-old woman from Cuba has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for distributing cocaine, Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced on Monday.
3 members of foreign terrorist organization arrested, charged with drug trafficking, narco-terrorism
Read full article: 3 members of foreign terrorist organization arrested, charged with drug trafficking, narco-terrorismHOUSTON – Three Colombian members of the National Liberation Army (Ejército de Liberación Nacional aka ELN) have been arrested on multiple drug-related charges after being indicted by a local grand jury. According to a news release, Yamit Picon-Rodriguez, aka Choncha, 36; Jose Gabriel Alvarez-Ortiz, aka Alex, 26, and Henry Trigos-Celon, aka Moncho Picada, 43, were arrested on charges of drug trafficking, narco-terrorism and cocaine distribution. The Houston divisions of the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation, in conjunction with the Houston Police Department and partners in Bogota, Columbia, officials said. “These enforcement actions have dealt a major blow to the ELN and are a true testament to the power of partnerships. Anyone with information is asked to contact their local FBI or call 1-800-CALLFBI (225-5324) for the “major case contact center.”
9 arrested in connection with date-rape drug trafficking operation based in Texas firework stand, officials say
Read full article: 9 arrested in connection with date-rape drug trafficking operation based in Texas firework stand, officials sayNEDERLAND, Texas – Nine people have been taken into custody in connection with a drug trafficking operation based out of Nederland, Texas, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen Cox. According to court documents, the group is believed to be the head of a drug trafficking organization operating on a national scale. However, when ingested, BDO metabolizes into GHB, a common date-rape drug, court documents showed. Purchases could be made from Jake’s Fireworks either in person or online, according to court documents. Proceeds from the trafficking amounted to over $1 million, which were laundered through several now-seized bank and retirement accounts throughout southeast Texas, according to the release.