Kent man among multistate drug bust of 16 people But the suspect deputies say had. The New Mexico Substance Abuse Epidemiology Profile is a tool for substance abuse prevention planners at the state, county, and community level. All rights reserved. Elizabeth Monroy, 19, of Chaparral, N.M., is charged in Counts 1 and 36-37 of the indictment. HSI is committed to continue working with our law enforcement partners to enhance public safety in our communities.. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Ricardo Terrazas-Ignacio, 19, of Las Cruces, N.M., is charged in Count 1 and 16 of the indictment. 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Tom Homan says number of illegal border crossings is unprecedented', White House insists border is closed despite massive migrant surge. MIAMI - South Florida federal prosecutors have charged the leader of a notorious Mexican drug cartel and five others for their alleged roles in importing into the United States over 500 kilograms of Mexican methamphetamine. And so they get caught up with somebody that knows somebody from a Mexican organization, and they offer the money to get involved into this type of activity.". Crime and Public Safety | Why is Frank McCourt really pushing it? He largely credits the partial closure of the border. In addition to the drugs, authorities recovered several guns from the suspected stash house in San Jose, according to prosecutors. Rodriguez has yet to be arrested and is considered a fugitive. The charges filed and drugs seized as the result of this investigation demonstrate the success of the collaborative efforts of our federal, state, county and local law enforcement agencies to root out drug traffickers operating in New Mexico and throughout the country. Petro told reporters after the meeting with Biden that he asked the U.S. for help in fighting drugs. Photo Courtesy ICE. The indictment also charges certain defendants with engaging in a series of substantive drug trafficking and money laundering offenses, and using communication devices (telephones) to facilitate their criminal activities. Quintana-Arias manifest indicated his trailer contained auto body parts, but anomalies were detected in the trailer by both an X-ray machine and a drug-sniffing dog, according to the complaint. Petro and Biden were to discuss ways to deepen the relationship between their countries and make progress on mutual areas of interest, such as countering narcotics trafficking, promoting economic and security cooperation, combatting climate change and advocating for human and labor rights, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said. Though illegal substances brought in by that type of courier represent just a fraction of the overall drugs crossing into the U.S., those apprehensions in fiscal year 2018 were more balanced between U.S. citizens and non-citizens at 467 vs. 386, respectively, Customs and Border Protection data shows. Authorities estimate the street value of the drugs to be $360,000. And four other individuals, suspected to be connected, are in custody. In the first four months of the 2021 fiscal year, 505 Americans were arrested with drugs concealed in their bodies at southern checkpoints, compared with just 35 people from all other countries during the same period. The indictment includes 77 overt acts allegedly committed by the defendants in furtherance of the drug trafficking conspiracy. The 44-count indictment, which was filed under seal on April 19, 2017 and unsealed earlier today, alleges that the 23 defendants charged therein participated in a conspiracy to distribute heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine between April 2016 and April 2017. Feds arrest hundreds, seize drugs in Operation Washout Roswell The maximum penalty on conviction is from 10 years to life in prison. Quintana-Arias was arraigned in San Diego federal court on Friday on two counts of importation of a controlled substance. Customs and Border Protection), BLINKEN VISITS CENTRAL AMERICA AS PROLONGED MIGRANT CRISIS RAMPS UP PRESSURE ON BIDEN-HARRIS ADMINISTRATION. Bahe was arrested this morning in Las Cruces. Each location has its own hours of operation, and a unique set of services. The bust happened at a residence on Coolidge Avenue in Columbus on Thursday after about a month-long investigation. Nate Gartrell covers crime and corruption in Contra Costa County. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Daisy Hidalgo, 22, of Anthony, N.M., is charged in Counts 1 and 36-37 of the indictment. Prescription Drug Overdose in New Mexico (2022-Q4), Prescription Drug Overdose in New Mexico (2022-Q3), Prescription Drug Overdose in New Mexico (2022-Q2).
