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Key Events and Findings
The Laredo Sector noted a travel pattern of marijuana
transported northbound on FM-649 fromRoma to SH-359, then westbound
on SH-359 to Laredo, avoiding any checkpoints along the
way.
In the RGV Sector, there have been three large marijuana
seizures of approximately 1,000 lbs orgreater in or near Escobares,
TX one of which involved the seizure of various types of rifles at
a
private residence.
The Del Rio Sector reported that in the first ten weeks of 2011,
the amount of cocaine is 50% ofthe total seized for all of
2010.
During this weeks reporting period, two incidences in Fort Bend
Co and Frio Co were reportedinvolving marijuana being transported
using legitimate ambulances and with three subjects each;
two acting as paramedics and one as a patient.
On 15 MAR 2011, the interim director of a state prison in Nuevo
Laredo Rebeca Nicasio Vazquezwas killed inside the prison by an
inmate, less than three months after the Zetas drug cartel
staged a massive jailbreak at the same facility.
On 10 MAR 2011, narcobanners appeared in Morelia and Apatzingn,
Michoacan announcing apreviously unknown criminal organization
calling themselves the Knights Templar and thesuccessors to La
Familia Michoacana, which announced its alleged breakup in
January.
The RGV and Coastal Bend Sectors continue to see truck tractor
semi-trailer marijuana loads co-mingled with produce (limes,
oranges, cabbage, watermelon, etc).
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Dallam Lipscomb
Hemphill
Potter Gray
Parmer
Cochran
Yoakum
Hall
Hale Motley
LubbockDickens
Andrews
King
Terry
ShermanHansford Ochiltree
Hutchinson
Wheeler
Randall Armstrong Donley
CastroBriscoe
Childress
Cottle
Hardeman
Foard
Hartley Roberts
OldhamCarson
Deaf SmithCollingsworth
Bailey
Swisher
Lamb Floyd
HockleyCrosby
Gaines
Knox
Lynn GarzaKent Stonewall
Jeff Davis
Reeves
Loving Winkler
Ward
Ector
Dawson
Martin
Zavala
UvaldeKinney
Edwards
Brewster
La Salle
Dimmit
Starr
Bowie
CassCam
p
Titus
Fra
nklin
Mo
rris
Rains Marion
KaufmanHarrison
PanolaGregg
Rusk
Bell
WilliamsonMilam
Sabine
Trinity
UpshurWood
Van Zandt
NavarroHill
Cherokee
Freestone
McLennan
Falls
Shelby
Nacogdoches
San
Augustine
Jasper
Jefferson
Tyler
Walker
Polk
Robertson
Madison
Brazos
Hardin
San Jacinto
Grimes
Liberty
Chambers
Montgomery
Burleson
Lee
Ellis
Goliad
BeeLive Oak
Duval
Jim Hogg
Henderson
Anderson
Leon
Limestone
Travis
Hays
Comal
Houston
Angelina
Newton
Orange
Cooke Grayson Fannin
CollinDenton Hunt
Lamar
Delta
Hopkins
Dallas
Red River
Rockwall
Nolan
Baylor
Jones Shackelford Stephens
Archer
Young
Taylor
Haskell Throckmorton
Callahan
Howard
Borden Parker
Erath
Palo Pinto
Montague
Clay
Wichita
Wilbarger
WiseJack
Upton
BrownColeman
RunnelsCoke
SterlingGlasscock
Midland
Crane
Menard
McCulloch
Concho
Sutton
Schleicher
Tom Green
Crockett
Pecos
Irion
Reagan
Comanche
Hood
Bosque
Somervell
Hamilton
Kimble
Mason
Mills
San Saba
Blanco
Burnet
Lampasas
Johnson
Gillespie
Terrell
Llano
Coryell
Tarrant
Washington
Fayette
Lavaca
Colorado
Austin
Fort Bend
Brazoria
HarrisBastrop
Matagorda
Kerr
Real
Bexar
Wilson
Karnes
Caldwell
Gonzales
DeWitt
Waller
Kendall
Atascosa
Frio
Medina
Bandera
Galveston
Fisher
Scurry
Mitchell
Culberson
Webb
Jeff Davis
Val VerdePresidio
Moore
Dona Ana
Luna
Grant
Hidalgo
Eastland
Guadalupe
Jim Wells
Willacy
Kenedy
Cameron
Wharton
Jackson
Victoria
Refugio
San Patricio
Nueces
Kleberg
Brooks
Hudspeth
Otero
HudspethEl Paso
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CONTENTS
El Paso Sector
p. 05-16
Marfa Sector
p. 17-23
Del Rio Sector
p. 24-34
Laredo Sector
p. 35-45Rio Grande
Valley Sector
p. 46-64
Coastal Bend
Sector
p. 65-72
Statewide Corridor Seizures
p. 73-76
Overall Assessment
p. 88-94
Sig. Mexico Events
p. 77-87
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UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Horizon City PD
Ysleta Del Sur Tribal PD
El Paso ISD PD
University of Texas El Paso PD
El Paso Community College PD
El Paso Office of Emergency
Management
Texas Tech University PD
Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts
Texas Attorney General, El Paso
Union Pacific Railroad PD
Texas Alcohic Beverage
Commission
El Paso County Constables
USBP CBP OFOICE West TX HIDTAEPICTMFDPS TPWDUS Army, Ft. Bliss
CIDEl Paso CO SOHudspeth CO SODona Ana CO SO (NM)Grant CO SO
(NM)Hidalgo CO SO (NM)Luna CO SO (NM)Otero CO SO (NM)Anthony PDEl
Paso PD
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El Paso SectorThe Unified Command provided the following
reports:
Absconds 0
Bailouts 0
Criminal Arrests 107
Fugitive Arrests 44
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 7
Pursuits 0
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 0
IAs/USBP 297
OTMs 23
OTM Countries
Guatemala 9
El Salvador 1Nicaragua 1
Cambodia 1Honduras 2
Brazil 5
Italy 2India 2
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 3,839.59 lbs
Cocaine 42.13 lbs
Heroin 0.004 lbs
Methamphetamine 6.38 lbs
Currency $23,680.00
Other
LSD, 4 doses
Codeine, 42 bottles
Ecstasy, 19 pills
Hydrocodone, 1,290 pills
Cyclobenzaprine, 41 pills
Methocarbamol, 41 pills
Zolpidem, 10 pills
Amantadine, 1 pill
Valium, 1 pill
Acetaminophen, 26 pills
Weapons
Handgun(s) 5
Long Gun(s) 0
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 22
Recovered 16
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El Paso Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$620
$2,866
$10,121
$23,680
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
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1,843.74
3,824.14
2,789.38
3,839.59
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
4,000.00
4,500.00
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21.21
5.31
24.51
42.14
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
30.00
35.00
40.00
45.00
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186
311
340
297
0
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100
150
200
250
300
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400
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Gang activity
19th Street Crazy Mother Fuc***s Aryan Brotherhood of Texas
6th Street Los Fatherless Varrio Glenwood Street
Folk Hated By Many
Eight gang-related incidents were reported during this period
involving nine arrests of
members from eight different gangs. There were seven criminal
and one fugitive arrests.
The incidents involved: Assault on a Public Servant, Criminal
Trespass, Criminal
Mischief, Obstruction / Retaliation, Possession of Marijuana,
Aggravated Assault with a
Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Failure To
Identify, DWI, and
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
The West Texas Detention Facility in Sierra
Blanca supplied the JOIC with the picture to
the left showing a new style of Barrio Azteca
tattoo. Research is being collected on the
new tattoo. This new style of tattoo has also
been seen in the Otero Co Prison. According
to USBP Intelligence Officers, this tattoo was
on a suspect who claimed to work for the
Barrio Azteca. The suspect claimed that he
is an esquina who already has his feathers but hasnt earned his
guaraches (sandals). The suspect claimed that the tattoo is
being
used by the newer members and upon sight
can identify someone as a BA and what area
they are from. The slides on the following
page show the traditional style of Barrio
Azteca tattoos that are frequently seen.
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CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of the Americas POE seized:
317.82 lbs of marijuana
2000 Mercedes Benz Tour Bus
Concealed: Rear curb-side area
near the engine
compartment and
rest room
10 MAR 2011
10 MAR 2011
16.27 lbs of marijuana
1999 Oldsmobile Alero
Concealed: Non-Factory
compartment in the
center console
10 MAR 2011
40.00 lbs of marijuana
2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee
Concealed: Spare Tire
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CBP-OFO Officers at the Yseltas POE seized:
112.57 lbs of marijuana
2002 Jeep Grande Cherokee
Concealed: Fuel tank
11 MAR 2011
Additional information (cont)
67.70 lbs of marijuana
2003 Chevrolet Trail Blazer
Concealed: Seats and
rocker panel
13 MAR 2011
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CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of the Americas POE seized:
11 MAR 2011
112.57 lbs of marijuana
1996 Jeep Grande Cherokee
Concealed: Seats and rocker
panels
11 MAR 2011
356.18 lbs of marijuana
2001 Chevrolet Suburban
Concealed: Seats, gas tank,
and spare tire
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On 11 MAR 2011, a DPS CVE Trooper conducted a traffic stop on
IH-10W at mile
marker 37 in El Paso Co. A warrant check by DPS El Paso
Communications advised
that the passenger was wanted on a federal drug conspiracy
charge. A subsequent
search of the vehicle led to the discovery of $23,580 USD
recovered from different
locations throughout the vehicle and occupants. The passenger
was turned over to the
US Marshal Service in El Paso, and felony Money Laundering
charges are pending
following further investigation by DPS CID.
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On 08 MAR 2011, Detectives with the El Paso Police Department
West
Texas HIDTA Stash House Unit were conducting an on-going
narcotics
investigation in the 3000 block of Sun Bowl, El Paso, TX. During
the
course of the investigation, detectives conducted a warrant
check on three
subjects at the residence, resulting in two arrests for
outstanding warrants.
A search warrant was obtained for the residence, resulting in
the location of
a green luggage bag containing 26 marijuana bundles with a
weight of 30.4
lbs. A black duffel bag was located hidden under a pile of
clothing which
contained 21 marijuana bundles with a weight of 24.85 lbs. The
total
amount of marijuana seized was approximately 55.25 lbs. Three
subjects
were arrested.
26 bundles 30.4 lbs 21 bundles 24.85 lbs Marijuana bundle
exposed
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El Paso JOICs Sector Assessment
The El Paso Sector experienced an increase in seizures of
marijuana, cocaine, meth, heroin, and
currency during this reporting period. There was a decrease in
stolen vehicles but an increase in
the recovery of stolen vehicles. Of the total 3,839 lbs of
marijuana seized, 1,380 lbs was seized at
the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA),175 lbs at the Ysleta POE, 172
lbs at the Paso Del Norte POE,
and 373 lbs in the Lordsburg area. There were 32 reported
marijuana seizures across the POEstotaling 2,101 lbs. There were
two cocaine seizures of significance at the POEs; Santa Teresa,
13.2
kilos, and Paso Del Norte POE, 5.9 kilos.
No significant trends were noted during this reporting period
with respect to concealment methods
of contraband, although three incidents occurred where Jeep
Grand Cherokees were utilized with
multiple concealment locations. Vehicle quarter panels, tires,
and fuel tanks remain the
predominate concealment locations in a wide variety of vehicles.
During this reporting period, a
2000 Mercedes Benz Tour Bus was discovered to have 317 lbs of
marijuana concealed in the rear
engine area of the bus.
The El Paso PD reported seven marijuana seizures totaling 1,654
lbs and nine cocaine seizures
totaling 0.5 kilos. The El Paso Co SO reported two marijuana
seizures totaling 51 lbs. DPS reported
two marijuana seizures totaling 32 lbs and one cocaine seizure
at 0.0055 kilos.
Southbound operations
Recent Southbound Operations were conducted at the Bridge of the
Americas (BOTA), Paso Del
Norte (PDN) and Stanton Street POEs by officers with the EPPD,
USBP, CBP, and the TSA/FAMVIPR team. One suspect was arrested on
criminal warrants, and a stolen motorcycle was
recovered.
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El Paso JOICs Sector Assessment
City-wide index crime continues to show a
decrease by 11% compared to the same
time frame last year. There is a noted 900%
increase (9) in murders, a 100% increase
(23) in sexual assaults, a 3% increase (2) in robberies,
a 6% decrease (125) in assaults, a 12% decrease (44)
in burglary, a 25% decrease (92) in vehicle theft, and a
12% decrease (61) in vehicle burglary. (Provided by ElPaso
PD)
Population of El Paso: 644,638
Citywide (YTD through Mar 12th, 2011)
Offense 2010 2011 % Change
Murder 1 10 900%
Sexual Assault 23 46 100%
Robbery 78 80 3%
Assault 2,138 2,013 -6%
Burglary 357 313 -12%
Larceny 2,579 2,183 -15%
Vehicle Theft 370 278 -25%
*Burglary Vehicle 518 457 -12%
Total: 5,546 4,923 -11%
*** Crime Rate: 860 763 -11%
Murder, 1
Sexual Aslt, 23
Robbery, 78
Aslt, 2,138
Burglary, 357
Larceny , 2,579
Veh Theft, 370
*Burg Vehicle , 518
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending Mar 12th 2010
Murder, 10
Sexual Aslt, 46
Robbery, 80
Aslt, 2,013
Burglary, 313
Larceny , 2,183
Veh Theft, 278
*Burg Vehicle , 457 Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
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El Paso JOICs Sector Assessment (cont)
During this reporting period, 234 IAs were apprehended. IA
apprehensions
decreased by 106 from the previous weeks 340. The total reported
IAapprehensions within the El Paso Sector from 05 JAN through 09
MAR 2011 is 2,212
with 159 being IA apprehensions Other than Mexican (OTM).
From 1/05 1/11 (119 apprehensions)From 1/12 1/18 (178
apprehensions)From 1/19 1/25 (243 apprehensions)From 1/26 2/01 (205
apprehensions)From 2/02 2/09 (140 apprehensions)From 2/10 2/15 (256
apprehensions)From 2/16 2/22 (186 apprehensions)From 2/23 3/01 (311
apprehensions)From 3/02 3/08 (340 apprehensions)From 3/09 3/16 (234
apprehensions)
Leading IA OTMs 05 JAN 2011 to date:
Guatemala 50
Honduras 24
El Salvador 20
India 20
BRAZI, 5
CAMBO, 1GUATE, 9
ITALY, 2
HONDO, 2 INDIA, 2
NICAR, 1
BRAZI
CAMBO
GUATE
ITALY
HONDO
INDIA
NICAR
234 Apprehensions between 9 MAR 15 MAR 2011
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T E R R E L L
C U L B E R S O N
J E F F D A V I S
B R E W S T E R
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MARFA UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR9 15 MAR 2011
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Hudspeth CO SO Jeff Davis CO SO Pecos CO SO Presidio CO SO
Reeves CO SO Terrell CO SO Alpine PD Fort Stockton PDPecos PD
Presidio PD
USBP CBP - OFO ICE NPSWest TX HIDTATMFTPWDDPSBrewster CO SO
Culberson CO SO
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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command provided the following
reports:
Absconds 0
Bailouts 0
Criminal Arrests 113
Fugitive Arrests 2
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 0
Pursuits 0
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 1
IAs/USBP 61
OTMs 2
OTM Countries United Kingdom 2
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 1,355.24 lbs
Cocaine 0.02 lbs
Heroin 0.0 lbs
Methamphetamine 0.0 lbs
Currency $5,858.00
Other
Hash - 0.39 lbs
Promethazine 5 lbsLSD 1 dose
Weapons
Handgun(s) 1
Long Gun(s) 0
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 0
Recovered 0
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$5,829 $26,185
$482,575
$5,858$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
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3,388.29
135.27
1,158.921,355.24
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
4,000.00
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0.05
0.02
0.00
0.02
0.00
0.01
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.06
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Co
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49
65
43
61
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4
weeks:
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Valentine
Additional information (cont.)
One subject
shown with
backpack
USBP Agents in Presidio Co seized 198.95 lbs of marijuana
and
apprehended four IAs in a cave near Chalk Gap. The marijuana
and subjects were turned over to DEA.
An example of a cave along the Sierra Vieja Rim. (Not actual
cave mentioned.)
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587.81 lbs of marijuana, $5,118 USD and apprehended one USC in a
white 2009International semi-tractor trailer. The contraband was
located in multiple suitcases
and a fanny pack. The marijuana, vehicle, currency, and subject
were turned over
to DEA.
5 lbs of Promethazine abandoned on a commercial bus. The
Promethazine wasturned over to Hudspeth Co SO.
0.47 lbs of marijuana, one dose of LSD, and apprehended 4 USCs
in a silver2010 Dodge Caliber. The narcotics, vehicle, and subjects
were turned over to
Hudspeth Co SO.
11.42 lbs of marijuana and apprehended two USCs in a blue 2007
Ford F-150pickup truck. The marijuana, vehicle, and subjects were
turned over to Hudspeth
Co SO.
USBP Agents Hudspeth Co seized:
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Additional informationHudspeth Co SO seized 541.50 lbs of
marijuana from a
hidden compartment in a fuel tank around Red Bull Canyon
approximately 25 miles south of Sierra Blanca, and
apprehended 1 USC in a Red
1997 Ford F-250.Bolts on false
compartment plate
on bottom of fuel tank
N
CBP Units near Dryden TX., assisted by DPS Air 119, located and
tracked an IA Group.
Utilizing scope trucks, ground units intercepted the group and
arrested 14 subjects.
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Marfa Unified Command Sector Assessment
Marijuana seizures are up slightly this week to 1,355.24 lbs
compared to last weeks total of1,158.92 lbs. The largest seizure
was 587.81 lbs at the Sierra Blanca Checkpoint. The second
largest seizure was 541.5 lbs of marijuana seized by Hudspeth Co
SO in Red Bull Canyon south of
Sierra Blanca, TX. There was a small cocaine seizure this week
of 0.02 lbs. Hashish seizures were
up slightly with 0.39 lbs and one paper dose of LSD was also
seized this week. Information
indicates that DTOs are attempting to find more unconventional
ways to smuggle their narcotics,
including significant route changes. A Hudspeth Co SO deputy
seized 541.5 lbs of marijuana after
investigating a suspicious vehicle in southern Hudspeth Co, an
area noted for difficult travel.
Currency seizures were down this week to $5,858 USD seized. The
average weekly total for the
week ending 04 MAR 2011 was $11,772. Last weeks total seizure of
$482,575 USD appears to bean anomaly for this area. This caused an
increase in the average weekly seizure total for this
reporting period to $52,964 USD. The Unified Command has
identified a trend of currency being
transported not only south and west, but also east along the
IH-10 corridor in the Unified Command
Sector.
One firearm was seized this week by ATF compared with five
seized last week. IA apprehensions
were up across the entire area from 43 to 61.
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UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Maverick CO SOReal CO SOVal Verde CO SOUvalde CO SOZavala CO
SODel Rio PD38th Judicial District (Volunteer)Dimmit CO Constable
(Volunteer)Edwards CO SO (Volunteer)Uvalde PD (Volunteer)
USBPCBP-OFO ICE-FNUSouth TX HIDTANPSUSCGTPWDTMFDPSDimmit CO
SOKinney CO SO
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Del Rio SectorThe Unified Command provided the following
reports:
Absconds 36
Bailouts 12
Criminal Arrests 16
Fugitive Arrests 9
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 0
Pursuits 5
Scouts/Decoys 1
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 2
IAs/USBP 387
OTMs 73
OTM Countries
El Salvador 19
Guatemala 10
Honduras 42
Nicaragua 1
Ecuador 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 1,445.39 lbs
Cocaine 59.4 lbs
Heroin 3.75 lbs
Methamphetamine 0 lbs
Currency $7,959.00
Other 0
Weapons
Handgun(s) 0
Long Gun(s) 0
Ammunition 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 1
Recovered 7
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Del Rio Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
0.03
84.61
0.19
59.40
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
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cain
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Del Rio UC Cocaine Seizures
210
208
421
387
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
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mb
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of
IAs
Ap
pre
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nd
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Del Rio UC Illegal Aliens
$0
$12,900
$0
$7,959
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
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Del Rio UC Currency Seizures
5,083.52
2,538.64 2,072.10
1,445.39
0.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
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Alerted by a Mobile Scope Truck Operator of eight to nine
subjects crossing an openfield near Thompson Ranch Rd (NW of Eagle
Pass near Elm Creek, TX), carrying large
bundles. When Agents approached and identified themselves, the
subjects dropped
their bundles and absconded. One subject was found and arrested.
The bundles were
recovered; they consisted of four large green duffel bags
containing 29 bricks wrapped
in brown cellophane. The marijuana totaled 328 lbs. The subject
was found to have
been previously apprehended and processed for removal as an IA.
The subject and the
marijuana were turned over to the DEA.
Tracking a group of four individuals on a ranch north of US-90,
near mm 436, whenCBP-Air notified them that they had observed
several duffel bags in the brush. Agents
went to the location and discovered four duffel bags that
appeared to have been at the
location for an extended period of time. The area was overgrown
and the bags were
rotting. The bags contained 203.93 lbs of marijuana. The DEA
took custody of the
contraband.
At the USBP Eagle Pass Checkpoint on US-57 conducted an
immigration inspectionon the occupant of a Chevrolet Silverado. A
K-9 alerted to the passenger side door and
the vehicle was referred to secondary. A scan of the vehicle
utilizing the Z-Backscatter
Van displayed several anomalies inside the door panels. A total
of 7.63 lbs of cocaine
and 2.16 lbs of marijuana were recovered from the vehicle. The
driver was placed
under arrest. The subject, contraband and vehicle were turned
over to ICE.
Additional information
USBP Agents were:
Southbound operations
CBP-OFO and USBP are conducting Operation OUTBOUND. Maverick
County SO is continuing Operation MAVERICK at the Eagle Pass
POEs.
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Additional information (cont)
CBP-OFO Officers working inbound at the Eagle Pass POE, Bridge
#2, referred a Ford Focus to
secondary for an agricultural inspection due to the subjects
having been grocery shopping in
Piedras Negras, MX. During the inspection, the Officers noticed
fresh paint and tampering on the
speaker box in the trunk. A Buster reading and inspection of the
box revealed a trap door along the
back with packages concealed inside. The Officers recovered one
package of heroin weighing 3.75
lbs and seven packages of cocaine weighing 15.17 lbs. The
narcotics, driver, and passenger were
turned over to ICE. No disposition on the vehicle.
Heroin and cocaine recovered from
compartment in speaker box
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Working in the Leonard's Orchard area in southern Eagle Pass
observed foursubjects carrying large bundles walking north towards
Vanessa St. The Agents
approached and identified themselves; the subjects dropped the
bundles and
absconded back to Mexico through the Rio Grande. A search of the
area yielded
three large duffel bags with 15 large bricks of marijuana. A
total of 225.48 lbs of
marijuana was seized and turned over to the DEA.
Located 82.50 lbs of marijuana near Lehmann Ranch Rd in Maverick
Co afterAgents were advised of a sensor activation. The Agents
detected the subjects in
the brush running towards the Rio Grande. Five subjects
absconded to Mexico.
The marijuana was turned over to the DEA.
Additional information (cont)
On US-277 near Quemado, TX, observed a Black 2006 Ford Fusion
pass northand south multiple times. From a concealed location,
Agents heard the sounds of
the vehicle as it stopped and was loaded with something heavy.
After a short
pursuit, Agents stopped the vehicle. After gaining consent to
search, Agents found
three duffel bags in the trunk, containing 110 bricks wrapped in
brown tape and
clear cellophane. The bricks tested positive for marijuana, and
totaled 160 lbs.
The subjects and marijuana were turned over to the DEA for
prosecution.
USBP Agents:
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Additional information (cont)
USBP Agents observed several military style
duffel bags in the bed of a 2005 Dodge Ram
1500 on Del Rio Blvd in Quemado, TX, and
performed a traffic stop. The bags were found
to contain 220 lbs of marijuana. The DEA took
custody of the subject, the contraband, and
vehicle.
Marijuana found in
bed of pickup truck
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A CBP-OFO Officer at the Eagle Pass POE observed suspicious
behavior being exhibited by the
driver of a 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe traveling from Mexico en route
to North Carolina. The vehicle was
referred into secondary screening. The Z Backscatter van (ZBV)
was utilized, which revealed 34
packages of cocaine, with a total weight of 36.60 lbs, concealed
in the air conditioning unit in the
cargo area. The driver was arrested and the vehicle was
seized.
Cocaine seized
from AC unit in
cargo area
Cargo area of Tahoe
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Additional information (cont)
A Dimmit Co SO Deputy Constable observed a white Chevrolet
Silverado with two visible
occupants on SH-85 near Big Wells, TX. The Deputy Constable
pulled in behind the vehicle and a
registration check revealed the vehicle was stolen from Austin,
TX. The Deputy Constable
attempted a traffic stop, and a pursuit ensued. Both subjects
bailed out eight miles east of Dilley,
TX, and successfully absconded. DPS-Air, DPS-THP, USBP, and Frio
County SO assisted in the
pursuit and recovery of the stolen vehicle.
Lack of keys
Indications of
break-in
Broken
steering
column
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During this reporting period, there were 12
incidents that resulted in the seizure of 1,445.39
lbs of marijuana. The total is down a little over 500
lbs from last week. Since the high of 5,038 lbs from
reporting the period ending 23 FEB 2011, there has
been a steady drop in the number of pounds of
marijuana seized.
Cocaine continues to be seen in this sector, with
54.4 lbs being seized this reporting period. The
total cocaine seized in the sector since 01 JAN
2011 is 458.24 lbs; the total for all of 2010 was
918.79 lbs. In the first ten weeks of 2011, the
amount of cocaine seized is 49.89% of the total
seized for all of last year.
Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector Assessment
Drug Seizures for Week of 3/9/2011
through 3/16/2011
Additional information (cont)
A Uvalde PD Officer followed a vehicle after it failed to stop
at a Designated
Stopping Point on Grove St. The officer subsequently pulled the
vehicle over and
observed signs of criminal behavior. Upon receiving verbal
consent for a search,
Officers found US currency in the vehicle and on the subject's
person totaling
$7,959 USD. The currency was confiscated.
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Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector Assessment (cont)
The Del Rio Sector has noted an increase in the
amount of heroin seized this reporting period, with
3.75 pounds.
In addition, 15.17 lbs of cocaine were concealed
in the same vehicle in which the 3.75 lbs of heroin
were seized combined loads are not routine.
There were 34 fewer IA apprehensions this
reporting period. Hondurans continue to be the
largest number of OTMs apprehended. Also this
period, bailouts increased by three, and the
number of stolen vehicles recovered decreased by
two. There were at least three bailouts in which
the vehicle had not been reported stolen at the
time of the bailout.
Information was received regarding a bomb threat
at Eagle Pass POE Bridge 31 at approx 3:35 pm
on 15 MAR 2011. The threat was cleared.
Stolen Vehicles Recovered 7 Total
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W E B B
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LAREDO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR9 15 MAR 2011
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Jim Hogg CO SOLa Salle CO SO Webb CO SO Zapata CO SO Dilley PD
Laredo PDPearsall PD
CBP ICE TPWDTMFDPSDuval CO S O Frio CO SO
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Laredo SectorThe Unified Command provided the following
reports:
Absconds 1
Bailouts 2
Criminal Arrests 12
Fugitive Arrests 1
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 0
Pursuits 0
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 46
IAs/USBP 967
OTMs 79
OTM Countries
Brazil 5
Dominican Republic 3
Ecuador 5
El Salvador 17
Guatemala 16
Honduras 30
India 2
Nicaragua 1
Paraguay 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 7147.42 lbs
Cocaine 10.2 lbs
Heroin 0 lbs
Methamphetamine 19.9
Currency $ 3,070.00
Other --
Weapons
Handgun(s) 0
Long Gun(s) 0
Explosive(s) 0Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 6
Recovered 4
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Laredo Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$0
$118,100 $120,134
$3,070$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
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Cu
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Se
ize
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Laredo UC Currency Seizures
2,954.00
8,265.50
1,444.70
7,147.42
0.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
7,000.00
8,000.00
9,000.00
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13.78
15.02
0.02
10.20
0.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
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un
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of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
Laredo UC Cocaine Seizures
811
954969 967
700
750
800
850
900
950
1,000
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IAs
Ap
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Laredo UC Illegal Aliens
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On 09 MAR 2011, received a call from a concerned citizen
regarding possible
smuggling activity on the Sandia Ranch property off US-83. The
Agents responded
to the area and located a white Ford F-250 with TX license
plates. The Agents
could see bundles in plain sight wrapped in clear plastic. The
Agents seized 32
bundles of marijuana weighing a total of 370.9 lbs. (USBP
Zapata)
Additional information
On 09 MAR 2011, working at FM-1017 Checkpoint seized 217 lbs of
marijuana from
a 2003 Ford F-250 pickup truck. The Agents discovered 50 bundles
of marijuana
concealed in an aftermarket fuel tank compartment that was
located in the bed of
the truck. DEA referred the case to the Jim Hogg Co SO.
Investigators took
custody of the subject, vehicle, marijuana and $3,070 USD the
subject had in his
possession. (USBP Hebbronville)
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Additional information
On 11 MAR 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents seized 10.2 lbs of
cocaine at the IH-35 Checkpoint.
The cocaine was wrapped in aluminum tape and concealed under the
mattress of the sleeper in a
white 2001 Freightliner tractor/trailer. Two male subjects,
cocaine and the tractor/trailer were turned
over to DEA.
On 13 MAR 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents working the FM-1017
Checkpoint inspected a white 2001 Ford F-150 pickup truck driven
by a male
with a female passenger. The Agents seized 73 lbs of marijuana
concealed
inside a television and a grandfather clock in the bed of the
truck. DEA
referred the case to the Jim Hogg Co SO. Investigators took
custody of the
subjects, vehicle, and marijuana.Hector
Javier
Meza Jr.
Elizabeth
AGUILAR-
Hernandez
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Additional information
On 09 MAR 2011, THP Troopers performed a traffic stop on a
commercial ambulance for
driving on an improved shoulder and defective mud flaps while
traveling eastbound on US-57
at MM 454, in Frio Co. Subjects displayed suspicious behavior
and consent to search was
granted. The Trooper and USBP Agents, assisted by a K-9, located
ten bundles of marijuana
weighing 53 lbs in the roof of the Ambulance. Three subjects
were arrested.
Frank Valdez
Dri
ve
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Sergio Manuel
Gonzalez
Pa
ss
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Jesus
Guillermo
Longoria
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Additional information (cont)
On 12 MAR 2011, THP Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 1995
Nissan Pathfinder. All
occupants of the vehicle bailed out and absconded into the
brush. A search of the vehicle revealed
six bundles of marijuana, with a total weight of 262 lbs of
marijuana in the vehicle. The vehicle and
marijuana were seized. Note the type of bags containing the
load.
Analyst Note: These types of
bags (sugar sacks) were noted in
two seizures in last weeks BOSA,being camouflaged in an
identical
manner. One occurred in the RGV
Sector in Starr Co with the sacks
containing 308.4 lbs of marijuana
recovered from a white van. The
second occurred in the Laredo
Sector in Webb Co with the sacks
containing 365.9 lbs marijuana
abandoned near Malapie
Pipeline.
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On 11 MAR 2011, THP Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a
2008 Ford F-250, pulling a home-made utility trailer on
SH-359, near Laredo. The Trooper located and seized 1,080
lbs of marijuana from a false floor/generator compartment of
the trailer. The male driver was arrested. The marijuana and
vehicle were seized.
Actual smuggling map
found in vehicle with route
marked out.
Additional information
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On 14 MAR 2011, Laredo PD identified the victim of a violent
murder in Laredo, TX. Twenty-three
year old Alma De Hoyos was stabbed multiple times at her east
Laredo apartment. One of her
three children was with her at the time, and police issued an
amber alert for the other two girls they
believe were taken from the home. They were found hours later in
west Laredo. The children's
father, 38-year-old Francisco Moncada De Hoyos, is officially
the suspect in the case.
Francisco Moncada De Hoyos is suspected of murdering his wife,
at 2904 E. Elm, Apt
#5, in Laredo, Texas. De Hoyos should have an ID card from Nuevo
Laredo,
Tamaulipas, Mexico. De Hoyos was driving a grey 2002 Oldsmobile
Silhouette van,
VIN# 1GHDX03E1YD355472. Vehicle was located on Pierce/Anna St,
in Laredo,
TX. SUBJECT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS
If located contact Laredo Police Department 956-795-2800 or the
Laredo JOIC at 956-
764-3181.
The following information was taken from the BOLO created at the
Laredo JOIC:
Additional information
On 11 MAR 2011, Duval Co SO Deputy initiated a traffic stop
on a grey 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck traveling on
SH-359, two miles west of Benavides, TX. The vehicle
traveled through a fence line and was located abandoned.
Deputies located 125 bundles of marijuana weighing a total
of 1,218 lbs, in the rear compartment of the cab and in the
bed of the truck. DPS AVN assisted in searching for
suspects.
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Texas Military Forces Counter Drug Aviation:
Additional information (cont)
On 9 MAR 2011, the Aircrew patrolled the Hebbronville area and
located a small
group near SH-285. USBP Hebbronville Agents were notified and
after a brief chase, apprehended five subjects.
On 10 MAR 2011, the Aircrew assisted USBP on the Dixon Ranch in
search of IAs. USBP located two subjectsapproximately 25 miles NW
of Laredo, TX.
On 11 MAR 2011, the Aircrew assisted USBP agents on the Briscoe
Ranch in search for a group of IAs. Thesearch revealed 15 subjects
in the brush and ground agents apprehended all 15 subjects.
On 14 MAR 2011, the Aircrew assisted USBP Laredo West Agents on
the Petty Ranch in locating 13 subjects in
three separate groups. The Aircrew then responded to La Mesa
Ranch where Aircrew assisted USBP in locating
28 subjects.
On 15 MAR 2011, the Aircrew assisted USBP Laredo West Agents in
locating six subjects.
On 11 MAR 2011, CBP-OFO Officers working at the World Trade
Bridge in Laredo seized 3,873.52
lbs of marijuana and a tractor-trailer. MARIJUANA BUNDLES IN THE
REAR
OF THE TRAILER
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Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment
The Laredo Unified Command had a significant increase in
marijuana, cocaine and
methamphetamine seizures for this reporting period. Currency
seizures dropped and
illegal alien apprehensions remained approximately the same as
last week. Stolen
vehicles recovered dropped from seven to six this period.
IH-35 and US-83 continue to remain active corridors for illicit
drug traffic, as well as,
the Hebbronville areas of FM-1017 and SH-16, especially at or
near the checkpoints.
A map discovered during a marijuana seizure marked a travel
pattern northbound on
FM 649 from Roma to SH-359, then westbound on SH-359 to Laredo,
avoiding any
checkpoints along the way.
The significant seizures this period were: 3,873.52 lbs of
marijuana, seized by CBP-
OFO Officers from a tractor trailer rig at the World Trade
Bridge. USBP Laredo North
Agents seized 10.2 lbs of cocaine from a tractor trailer rig and
19.9 lbs of meth from a
Lincoln LS passenger vehicle, at the IH-35 checkpoint.
There has been an increased concentration of IA apprehensions
from stolen vehicles
in the northern counties of the Laredo AOR. It is expected that
increased use of
stolen vehicles for transporting illegal aliens in this area
will continue.
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K E N E D YS T A R R H I D A L G O
W I L L A C Y
C A M E R O N
B R O O K S
RIO GRANDE VALLEY UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR9 15 MAR 2011
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Raymondville PDRio Grande City PDRoma PD San Benito PD San Juan
PDWeslaco PDUniv of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) PD
USBPCBP OFOICE USCG Starr CO HIDTADPSTPWD TMF
Cameron CO SOHidalgo CO SOKenedy CO SOStarr CO SOWillacy CO
SOBrownsville PD Harlingen PD Hidalgo PD
La Grulla PD La Joya PDMercedes PDMission PD Palmview PDPenitas
PD Pharr PDPort Isabel PD
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Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command provided the
following reports:
Absconds 3
Bailouts 4
Criminal Arrests 78
Fugitive Arrests 2
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 47
Pursuits 4
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 12
IAs/USBP 996
OTMs 437
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 26,570.67 lbs
Cocaine 0.063 lbs
Heroin 0 lbs
Methamphetamine 45.16 lbs
Currency $20,800.00
Other 0
Weapons
Handgun(s) 2
Long Gun(s) 3
Explosive(s) 1
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 1
Recovered 1
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Rio Grande Valley Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
56.40
119.97
145.75
0.060.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
140.00
160.00
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un
ds
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
RGV UC Cocaine Seizures
711
956972 996
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
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mb
er
of
IAs
Ap
pre
he
nd
ed
RGV UC Illegal Aliens
$547,004$535,897
$0 $20,800$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
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ou
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of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
RGV UC Currency Seizures
19,613.35
39,364.60
13,095.10
26,570.00
0.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
25,000.00
30,000.00
35,000.00
40,000.00
45,000.00
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Vallucos Sureo 13 Hermanos Pistoleros Latinos
Texas Syndicate Norteo 14 Texas Chicano Brotherhood
Mexican Mafia Po Boys Partido Revolucionario Mexicanos
Latin Kings Tri-City Bombers South Side Bandito
The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 47 gang member
arrests during this reporting
period. These arrests were made by 14 different agencies in the
RGV sector. The gang members
were arrested for offenses such as, parole violation, aggravated
robbery, theft of property, driving
while intoxicated, possession of marijuana in drug free zone,
assault causing serious bodily injury,
failure to ID, contempt of child support, failure to register as
sex offender, assault on public servant,
evading arrest, burglary of a vehicle, possession of controlled
substance, sexual assault, robbery,
prohibited weapons switchblade/knuckles, unauthorized use of
vehicle, hindering apprehension or
prosecution of known felon, criminal mischief, federal inmate,
bench warrant, and murder.
The arrestees have gang affiliation with:
Gang activity
Hidalgo Co SO Deputies arrested 31 alleged gang members as part
of the on-going Operation
Street Sweep. The initiative is designed to apply pressure on
the gang criminal element in the
county. The suspects had outstanding warrants for their arrests
ranging from murder to burglary of
vehicles. The suspects belonged to various street and prison
gangs, including Southside Folk,
Southside Banditos, Texas Syndicate, Vallucos, Loco 13 and Latin
Kings.
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Additional information
On 10 MAR 2011, from the Hidalgo POE inspected an inbound 2003
FordExpedition being driven by a Mexican Male. The inspection
revealed 33.8 lbs of
methamphetamine concealed in the transmission of the vehicle.
The driver was
arrested and the vehicle was seized.
On 13 MAR 2011, from the Hidalgo POE inspected an inbound 2001
NissanSentra being driven by a male Legal Permanent Resident. The
inspection
revealed 11.2 lbs of methamphetamine concealed in a natural void
under the
seat. The driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized.
CBP Officers:
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Additional information (cont)
From the Hidalgo POE inspected an inbound 2001 Chevrolet
Silverado beingdriven by a male USC. The inspection revealed 161
lbs of marijuana concealed in
all four ties of the vehicle. The driver was arrested and the
vehicle was seized.
ICE agents executed a federal search warrant on a warehouse on
US-281 in
Edinburg, TX. Inside, they discovered a tractor-trailer with
marijuana hidden in
false compartments. The 8,331-pound load of marijuana was
estimated to be
worth more than $6 million. Agents also seized a loaded assault
weapon. One
subject was arrested at the scene of the seizure. The male
suspect had been
assigned to guard the load of narcotics.
From the Brownsville Gateway POE inspected an outbound
pedestrian USC. Themale subject was found to be carrying $18,000
USD in his pants pockets. The
subject was questioned and released and the currency seized.
CBP Officers:
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USBP Agents from the Rio Grande Valley Sector seized nearly 1.5
tons of marijuana in two
separate incidents. The seizures occurred near Escobares, TX,
when an agent spotted tire tracks
from an all-terrain vehicle and footprints leading into the
brush. The agent followed the trail and
found nearly 2,000 lbs of marijuana stashed throughout the
brush. A freshly dug pit that was lined
with plywood was also found nearby. The other seizure, also in
Escobares, netted nearly 1,000 lbs
of marijuana after agents observed suspicious activity near an
abandoned mobile home. Upon
searching the area, agents detected a strong odor of marijuana
emitting from the home and saw
several bundles of marijuana in plain view through the back
window. Agents entered the abandoned
trailer and seized the marijuana. Agents arrested a man found
hiding behind a stove.
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Additional information (cont)
Starr Co SO Deputies, assisted by ICE,
recovered 2,457 lbs of marijuana in 172
bundles, three rifles, two handguns, one smoke
grenade, and a white bag containing several
assault rifle magazines during a search of a
residence in Escobares, TX. Two male subjects
were arrested and turned over to ICE. Roma PD
also seized eight vehicles.
(1) Romarm/Draco 7.62 rifle
(1) Stevens Model 87A .22 rifle
(1) 308 Caliber assault rifle
(1) Taurus .38
(1) Taurus .357
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East of the Anzalduas Bridge. TheAircrew searching the area just
north of
the Rio Grande spotted two suspects
running southbound towards the river.
Aircrew assisted ground Agents in
apprehending one subject. The other
absconded into Mexico.
Near the Old Mac Pump area. The Aircrew arrived spotted two
subjects hiding in the thick brushjust south of the wall. The
Aircrew guided USBP ground Agents into the. One subject was
taken
into custody by USBP Agents and the other was able to abscond
into Mexico.
Near the Settling Basin area just east of the Hidalgo POE.
Aircrew searching the area located alarge group of suspects hiding
east of the Settling Basin road. Agents were able to apprehend
three of the suspects and seven others were picked up by a raft
and taken back to Mexico.
USBP, assisted by DPS Air 108, searched:
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Starr Co SO Deputy was advised of a vehicle rollover in Garceno,
TX. Upon arrival, the Deputy
contacted a USBP Agent who stated that he was advised that the
vehicle was seen by the
riverbank loading up bundles in the vehicle. Another Agent
spotted the vehicle and started following.
As the suspect vehicle was approaching US-83, the driver lost
control and crashed, causing the
vehicle to roll. As the agent approached the vehicle, he
observed the driver break the vehicle
window with his hands. The Agent assisted in extricating the
driver who was transported to the
hospital. The Deputy and Agents recovered 967 lbs of
marijuana.
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A brown Suburban and a brown Crown Victoriatraveling north on
Airport Rd in Rio Grande City, TX.
The Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The
Deputy observed the Suburban turn on to FM-3167,
and stop. Several subjects jumped out and absconded
into the woods. As the Deputy approached the vehicle,
he observed eight subjects still in the vehicle. USBP
arrived and took custody of the seven males and one
female, all from Mexico.
Starr County SO Deputy observed:
A red pickup truck and a blue SUV travelling north onEnergy Rd
off of FM-1017, near San Isidro, TX. When the
drivers saw the Deputy, the drivers performed evasive
maneuvers. The Deputy observed the truck turn east and
stop on FM-1017 as the SUV continued on. The Deputy
stopped the pickup truck, where he observed nine people
still in the bed of the truck. When interviewed by the
Deputy, two of the occupants were found to be from El
Salvador, one from Guatemala, four from Jalisco, MX, and
the other two would only state Mexico. All subjects were
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La Joya PD engaged in a pursuit with a white sedan passenger car
that was traveling
northbound on Jara Chinas Rd. DPS Air 108 provided aerial
assistance. During the
pursuit, the suspect vehicle deployed spikes (caltrops),
attempting to disable the
pursuing officers vehicles. The vehicle travelled westbound near
mile marker 14. Thesuspect bailed out and fled on foot. Aircrew
arrived on scene soon after the bailout
and began searching the surrounding area. Aircrew located three
subjects hiding in a
field just north of the vehicle. La Joya PD apprehended all
three subjects.
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Mission PD, with assistance from DPS Air 108, responded to a
pursuit which involved
a suspect that struck a pedestrian and fled the scene near mile
marker 6 and Shary
Rd, in Mission, TX. The unit pursued the vehicle for several
miles. The Aircrew
provided over watch support as the officer conducted a felony
stop on the vehicle. Both
the driver and passengers were taken into custody. The incident
was believed to be
gang related.
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USBP Agents, with assistance from DPS Air 108, conducted a
search of a large
orchard near Jackson Rd and Military Hwy in Hidalgo, TX. The
Aircrew located five
suspects hiding in the orchard and along brush lines. As the
Aircrew guided Agents
into the location of the suspects, a short foot pursuit ensued.
All suspects were
apprehended by USBP ground Agents.
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Sullivan City PD Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on
a
truck on US-83. The driver of the truck refused to stop and
led
officers on a short pursuit. The driver eventually stopped
and
surrendered to officers. An inspection of the suspect
vehicle
revealed 383 of marijuana in 38 bundles in the back seat.
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Alamo PD and THP Troopers engaged in a pursuit with a vehicle on
Alamo Rd heading northbound.
DPS Air 108 responded to the pursuit, and intercepted it shortly
after the driver bailed out of the
vehicle near Tower Rd and Wisconsin Rd. The Aircrew searched a
large wooded area just
southeast of the suspect vehicle and located the driver hiding
underneath a large tree. Alamo PD
Officers and Troopers took the suspect into custody. The vehicle
was loaded with seven large
bundles of narcotics totaling approximately 505 lbs of
marijuana.
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A La Joya PD Officer observed a suspicious
vehicle and decided to follow. The officer
attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the
vehicle, but the vehicle sped up, then pulled
over and waited for the officer to exit the
unit. Once the officer was out of the police
vehicle, the suspect vehicle sped off again,
leading officer on a pursuit on US-83E and
then north on Abram Rd. The vehicle
collided with an utility pole 4 miles north on
Abram Rd where both subjects bailed out
and absconded. The subjects were not
located, but the vehicle contained 430.2 lbs
of marijuana.
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The Brownsville PD responded to a residence where narcotics
were being stored. Upon arrival, the Officer received consent
to
search and recovered 483.7 lbs of marijuana. SIU Agents
arrested two male residents. During questioning, an unknown
male subject called one of the suspects cellular radios
andadvised the suspect that they were ready and waiting at the
local sports store. SIU Agents then responded to the store
where they observed two males (a father and son) in front of
a
store. In the parking lot, Investigators found the pickup
truck
belonging to the arrested resident and $2,800.00 inside. The
father and son were taken in for questioning but later
released.
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A Pharr PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on a Honda
Civic. A records check of the driver revealed a warrant
from Pharr PD. A K-9 alerted to the presence of narcotics. The
Officer
searched the alert point and found eight individually-wrapped
cut corner
baggies containing a total of 28.8 grams of cocaine. The driver
was
arrested and charged for Possession of a Controlled
Substance.
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Additional information (cont)
ATF recently conducted a 13 Critical Tasks seminar last week in
McAllen for members
of the RGV Unified Command. The seminar was a joint effort
hosted by ATF and the
RGV JOIC, and presented by Forensic Technologies. Fifty two (52)
officers from 10
agencies attended training which included The Transfer of
Evidence to the Ballistics
Unit, Image Acquisition, and Hit Info to Relevant Investigative
Personnel.
A traffic stop on a 2002 Ford F-150 on US-281 near San Manuel,
TX. Verbal consent to searchwas granted and the Trooper found 36
bundles containing a total of 107 lbs of marijuana
concealed in the door and gas tank of the vehicle. The driver
and passenger were arrested.
A traffic stop on a 2000 Ford Focus on US-83 near La Joya, TX.
The Trooper smelled the odor ofmarijuana and observed large bundles
in plain view in the back seat. Additional bundles were
found in the trunk for a total of 212 lbs of marijuana. The
driver and passenger were arrested.
A THP Trooper conducted:
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Starr Co SO Deputy responded to a call from a local rancher who
reported an abandoned white
F-250 pickup along the fence line near his ranch. Upon arrival,
the Deputy made contact with a
USBP Agent who stated that the vehicle had originated from the
Zapata/Starr Co line and was
suspected of criminal activity. Witnesses stated that they
observed a black Silverado arrive and
start unloading bundles from the abandoned truck. The subjects
then fled the area knocking down
fence posts as they left. CBP Aircrew arrived but could not
locate the black suspect vehicle. When
USBP Agents arrived, they found 370.9 lbs of marijuana still in
the F-250 truck bed. USBP took
custody of the marijuana. Starr Co SO took custody of the
vehicle which was registered in Peitas,
TX.
Small chunks of marijuana left in the bed.
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The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the
seizure of over 26,000 lbs of
marijuana. This is a 100% increase from last weeks 13,095 lbs.
Cocaine seizures decreased from145.75 lbs last week to a combined
agency total of 0.063 lbs. The US Border Patrol, CBP OFO,
DPS Aviation, CBP Air and Marine, Pharr PD, DPS THP and CID,
Starr Co. SO, ICE, La Joya PD,
Hidalgo Co SO, Sullivan City PD and Brownsville PD contributed
significantly to the marijuana
seizures during this reporting period.
The RGV JOIC conducted a site visit of the Pharr International
Bridge to ascertain surveillance
capabilities and manpower resource requirements for southbound
operations. The Lt and BLO met
with CBP OFO and Pharr PD supervisors and were given an
extensive tour of the facility. All parties
welcomed assistance from the JOIC and expressed appreciation for
intelligence and information
sharing. Additional, the RGV JOIC conducted liaison with the San
Juan Police Chief.
The Mexican Military responded to requests from the USBP
International Liaison Unit to search the
south side of the Rio Grande. The Mexican Military conducted
sweeps near the river and located
several members of the DTOs who were taken into custody. The
Gulf Cartel and Zeta factions
continued to confront each other on the city streets of Reynosa
and Miguel Aleman in Mexico. The
cartels are crossing their narcotic loads further west in the
USBP Rio Grande City Station Area of
Responsibility (AOR). Several stash houses were located by ICE,
Starr Co Sheriffs deputies andRoma PD and as a result numerous
bundles of marijuana and several weapons were seized.
RGV JOIC Sector Assessment
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K L E B E R G
N U E C E S
J I MW E L L S
B E E
L I V EO A K
G O L I A D
D e W I T T
L A V A C A
J A C K S O N
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COASTAL BEND UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR9 15 MAR 2011
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
USBPCBP OFO ICEFBI ATFDEAUSCGHouston HIDTASan Antonio
HIDTATMFDPSAransas CO SOBee CO SOBrooks CO SODewitt CO SOGoliad CO
SOJackson CO SOJim Wells CO SOKarnes CO SO
Kleberg CO SOLavaca CO SOMatagorda CO SO Live Oak CO SO McMullen
CO SONueces CO SO Refugio CO SOSan Patricio CO SOVictoria CO
SOWharton CO SOBay City PDCorpus Christi PDDriscoll PDEl Campo
PDKingsville PDOrange Grove PDSeguin PDThree Rivers PDVictoria
PD
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Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command provided the following
reports:
Absconds 7
Bailouts 8
Criminal Arrests 235
Fugitive Arrests 156
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 0
Pursuits 9
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 23
IAs/USBP 23
OTMs 0
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 211.75 lbs
Cocaine .437 lbs
Heroin .084 lbs
Methamphetamine .003 lbs
Currency $58,640.00
Other
Weapons
Handgun(s) 6
Long Gun(s) 0
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 1
Recovered 7
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Coastal Bend Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$183,287$206,536
$1,532,690
$58,640$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
25-Feb-11 4-Mar-11 11-Mar-11 18-Mar-11
Am
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nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
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Coastal Bend UC Currency Seizures
1,112.32
5,859.64
4,019.15
211.750.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
7,000.00
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of
Mar
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a Se
ize
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Coastal Bend UC Marijuana Seizures
10.104.57
106.59
0.440.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
25-Feb-11 4-Mar-11 11-Mar-11 18-Mar-11
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Co
cain
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Coastal Bend UC Cocaine Seizures
13
28
9
23
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
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Coastal Bend UC Illegal Aliens
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Additional information THP Jim Wells seized 175 lbs of
marijuana(47 bundles) concealed inside the trunk of a
2002 Chrysler Sebring traveling from Edinburg,
TX, to San Antonio on US-281N.
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Additional Information (cont)
Thick brush search area.
Stolen mobile home
Suspected marijuana grow house
DPS Air 103 assisted DPS/CID investigators attempting to locate
stolen backhoes and bulldozers in
Jim Wells and Duval Counties. The Aircrew also assisted THP with
a Border Star Taskforce in
Victoria and Jim Wells Counties, including assistance with
surveillance on a stolen mobile home.
DPS Air 103 assisted Border Patrol in Falfurrias who were
tracking numerous suspects. The flight
crew located an abandoned vehicle in San Patricio Co, and a
suspected marijuana grow house in
Refugio Co.
Stolen vehicle recovered
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Additional informationVictoria Co SO seized $757 USD, two
pistols, a stolen Chrysler Sebring, and 0.113 lbs
of marijuana following a pursuit and bailout. Two individuals
were arrested.
Bee Co SO seized 32.9 lbs of marijuana concealed inside a 2011
Jeep Cherokee SUV which was
rented from Enterprise LLC, Alice, TX. The driver was traveling
from Tynan, TX (near IH-37 and SH-
359), to San Antonio.
Yorktown
Smuggling map
found in vehicle.
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Additional information (cont)
Seguin PD seized 0.083 lbs of heroin, 0.395 lbs of
cocaine, $538 USD and one handgun from a 1999 Jeep
Cherokee. The driver had 18 outstanding warrants.
THP in Victoria Co seized $78,000 USD (as previously reported on
18 JAN 2011) concealed inside
the drivers luggage located in a 2007 BMW 350I. Later, a second
search located an additional$56,830.00 USD concealed inside a
folding chair bag.
Coastal Bend JOICs Sector Assessment
Marijuana seizures reported by the Unified Command decreased
sharply in the Coastal
Bend Sector over the last reporting period from 4,019.15 lbs to
211.75 lbs. Cocaine
seizures as well have decreased significantly from 106.59 lbs to
0.44 lbs. Four US
currency seizures totaling, $58,640.00 were reported in the
Coastal Bend Sector. IA
referrals, bailouts and recovered stolen vehicles have increased
this reporting period.
Vehicles reported stolen and absconds after bailouts have
decreased. US-59N and
US-281N continue to be used for transportation of marijuana.
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A review of the Sarita and Falfurrias Checkpoint reports
revealed that between 10 MAR and
15 MAR 2011 there were 9,069.4 lbs of marijuana and no cocaine
seized at the Falfurrias
Checkpoint (US-281 N). On 15 MAR 2011 a tractor trailer was
seized concealing a large load of
marijuana weighing 8,070.2 lbs mixed with a load of limes. There
were 11 incidents this
reporting period at the Falfurrias Checkpoint. The incidents and
amounts were down for this period
as are the seizures in the entire sector, excluding one large
load. Truck/tractor and trailers are still
being used to transport large marijuana loads co-mingled with
produce to the Houston area along
US-281N. At the Sarita Checkpoint on US-77N, there were no
reported seizures of marijuana or
cocaine.
Coastal Bend JOICs Sector Assessment (cont)
Recent seizures in the Coastal Bend and
RGV Sectors indicate an increase in
truck/trailer combinations transporting large
amounts of marijuana along US-77, US-281,
and US-59 northbound to the Houston area
and co-mingling the loads with produce
such as watermelons, cabbage, limes, etc.21 FEB 2011 Load
4,024.5 lbs
Pharr POE (LIMES)
22 FEB 2011 Load 2,731.5 lbsPharr POE (LIMES)
25 FEB 2011 Load 3,194.5 lbsProgresso POE (LIMES)
27 FEB 2011 Load - 4,253.2 lbs
THP Wharton (ORANGES)
Reported 10 MAR 2011 BOSA - 1,677.70 lbs
Falfurrias Checkpoint (CABBAGE)
(No photos)
Reported 18 MAR 2011 BOSA (above) 8,070.2 lbsFalfurrias
Checkpoint (LIMES)
(No photos)
31 JAN 2011 2,666.00 lbsOrigin: Alamo, TX; Destination: Dallas,
TX
(WATERMELON) (No photos)
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THP [ Carson Co.] 9 lbs of marijuana trunk; Fresno, CA to
Helena, AR.
$14,400 USD & 18 grams of marijuana luggage in trunk;
Atlanta, GA to California.
$175,900 USD pillowcase in vehicle; Martinsville, VA to
Arizona.
THP [Montgomery Co.] $33,027 USD, 10 morphine tablets, 20
hydromorphone tablets, & 6 guns floor and center console;
Willis, TX to Huntsville, TX.
THP [Oldham Co.] 47.06 oz of liquid codeine & 32
Hydrocodonetablets quarter panel of vehicle; Glendale, CA to South
Carolina.
35.63 lbs of marijuana & 1.28 lbs of hashish luggage;
Albuquerque, NM to Dallas, TX.
6.51 lbs of marijuana & 1 handgun trunk; California to
Norcross, GA.
THP [Kaufman Co.] 7.0 lbs of marijuana trunk on top of spare
tire; San Marcos, TX
to Edgefield, SC.
THP [Potter Co.] 118 lbs of marijuana inside tractor trailer;
McAllen, unknown.
THP [WalkerCo.] $28,000 USD and 6 weapons air filter system;
Houston, TX to Dallas, TX.
THP [Chambers Co.] 15 lbs of marijuana, 107 grams of codeine,
17.10 grams of Xanax, $10,821 USD & one handgun center console,
on person, under drivers seat and inside stereo speaker in the
trunk; Houston, TX to Opelousas, LA.
THP [McLennan Co.] 3.4 kilograms of cocaine & 1.0 lb of
marijuana tailgate; Austin, TX to Jackson, TN.
THP [Delta Co.] 30 ecstasy tablets submerged in drink cup in
center console; Paris, TX to
Dallas, TX.
THS [Anderson Co.] 10.2 lbs of marijuana duffle bag in trunk;
Houston, TX
to Tyler, LA.
StatewideCorridorSeizures
THP [Hale Co.] 1 lb of marijuana center console and floorboard;
Lubbock,
TX to Plainview, TX.
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11 MAR 2011 THP Brenham conducted atraffic stop on a 2002
Lincoln Blackwood
towing a 2006 Nissan LL on a car dolly with
Texas Dealer license plates. It was determined
the two occupants were not car dealers and
were in violation of dealer tag restrictions.
While searching both vehicles, the air cleaner
assembly was opened on the towed vehicle
and a vacuum sealed bag wrapped in electrical
tape was located containing $26,000 USD. An
additional $2,000 was found in the
pants of the passenger.
7 MAR 2011: CID Agents, along with the FBI, Houston PD,
and the TDCJ Office of the Inspector General, conducted a
joint operation targeting Jaqueline Gomez (wife of known
MEXICAN MAFIA member Sergeant Ricardo Sanchez who
is currently in jail). Following her arrest, Agents executed
a
search warrant at her residence in Houston and seized
three handguns, a ballistic vest, 90 grams of hydroponic
marijuana, one stun gun, one metal detector, drug and
gang paraphernalia and $5,300 USD. Also,
Jaqueline Gomez
arrested were two of Sanchezs brothers.
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13 MAR 2011: THP Amarillo conducted a traffic stop on a 2000
Freightliner TT pulling a 2000 Hyundai trailer and arrested
two
suspects. A consent to search revealed 91 bundles of
hydroponic
marijuana (totaling 118 lbs) concealed in boxes in the middle of
the
trailers cargo. The suspects gave no indication as to where the
marijuana originated or was destined.
8 MAR 2011: DPS/CID
Lufkin executed a search
warrant at a residence in
South Livingston. Agents
seized 1.2 lbs of cocaine,
$20,462 USD and six
weapons. One defendant
was arrested without
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15 MAR 2011: THP Conroe, with the assistance of CID and
Montgomery Co Constables Office (Precincts 1 and 4), conducted a
traffic stop on a 2004 BMW M3S and arrested one suspect. A
consent
to search was denied and the K-9 Unit was called to the scene.
Following a positive free air search, a
probable cause search revealed $30,100 USD on the front
passenger floorboard in a Ziploc bag and
wrapped in aluminum foil, and $2,927 USD located in the center
console. A further search revealed
morphine and hydromorphone pills, 6 guns and numerous police
paraphernalia.
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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICOSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICO
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CARRILLO PUERTO, VERACRUZ On 15 MAR 2011, aNARCOTRAINING RANCH,
La Leona Ranch, discovered by
the Mexican Military. The area contained a shooting range
with the following materials: 17 guns, 4 grenade launcher
attachments, 12,344 cartridges, 355 helmets, 191 magazines,
15 rifle grenades, 6 electric detonators, 6 ordinary
detonators,
3 metal devices for anti-personnel mines, 4 vehicles,
mannequins and silhouettes for training.
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CD JUREZ - On 10 MAR 2011, Jurez Mayor Hctor Murgua
appointed the former police chief of Tijuana, Lt. Colonel
Julin
Leyzaola, a retired Mexican military officer, as the new head of
the
police department. The work of Leyzaola in Tijuana from DEC
2008
to OCT 2010 has been praised by Mexican President Felipe
Caldern and by the US Ambassador in Mexico, Carlos Pascual,
and he is well known in Mexico for his work against crime.
Under
his leadership, Tijuana was able to achieve a significant
decrease
in crime rates. Leyzaola has waged an unprecedented campaign
against police corruption in the department, where many
officers
were known to work for organized crime. During his tenure
more
than 600 officers were dropped from the force and 43 lost
their
lives.
LTC Julin Leyzaola being sworn into
office by Jurez Mayor Hctor Murgua
LTC Julin Leyzaola inspects a
Jurez police station.
CD JUREZ - On 10 MAR 2011, soldiers from the
Mexican Army seized 790 kilos of marijuana at the
railroad station. The load was concealed in a tank car
on a train coming into the city.
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CHIHUAHUA - On 10 MAR 2011, Juan Jos
Sierra Lara, 24, was arrested by police in
colonia Campo Bello in Chihuahua city while
in the possession of sixteen rifles, two
handguns, 944 rds of ammo in various
calibers, and assorted accessories including
vests and communication equipment. Juan
Jos Sierra Lara is a suspected member of
the group Gente Nueva, a branch of theSinaloa crtel.
Weapons, ammunition, and equipment
seized during the arrest.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
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CD JUREZ On 10 MAR 2011, At least two menarmed with pistols
forced the driver and passenger out
of a Chevrolet Astro Van then burned the vehicle after
dousing it with gasoline. The incident occurred at the
foot of the Bridge of the Americas on the Mexican side.
The van belonged to Seguros USA, a Mexican
insurance company.
CD. JUREZ On 09 MAR 2011, three town sanitationworkers were shot
and killed inside a kiosk in the town
of Barreales near Guadalupe Distrito Bravos in the
Juarez Valley. Twenty 9 mm shell casings were found at
the scene.
CD. JUREZ On 10 MAR 2011, a municipal police officerwas attacked
by gunmen. The officer was seriously wounded
in the attack which occurred as he left his home located in
colonia Ciudad Moderna. This was the sixth attack on law
enforcement within a 24 hours.
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CD. JUREZ On 28 FEB 2011, a five-year old boy died fromwounds
received during an attack which killed his parents and
two other family members. The boy had been shot in the head
during the incident that occurred at the intersection of
Ejrcito
Nacional and Plutarco Elas Calles streets.
CD. JUREZ On 11 MAR 2011, an Federal police agentwas shot and
killed and another wounded. The incident
occurred near the intersection of Acuario and Leo streets in
colonia Luis Olague. Thirty-five 9 mm and seven 7.62 x 39
mm shell casings were found at the scene.
CD. JUREZ On 11 MAR 2011, two guards from the stateprison in Cd.
Jurez were attacked while driving along
Independencia Avenue near Custodio de la Repblica
Street. They attempted to escape their attackers by driving
at
high speeds causing one of their vehicles tires to blow out.
Thetwo attempted to escape on foot when they were seriously
wounded.
CD. JUREZ on 13 MAR 2011, a woman was shot andkilled inside a
beauty salon located near the intersection of
Texcoco and Amricas streets. Another woman was
seriously wounded in the attack. The homicide occurred in
one of the Safe zones established under the TodosSomos Juarez
program.
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CD. JUREZ On 14 MAR 2011, the driver of a public busbelonging to
the Jurez-Porvenir line was shot and killed
while conducting his route along Gmez Morn Avenue in
colonia Satlite.
CD. JUREZ On 14 MAR 2011, a man whose hands andfeet were bound
was shot and killed and his body thrown
from a bridge into Daz Ordaz Viaduct near Francisco J.
Mina Street.
CD. JUREZ On 14 MAR 2011, a manwas shot and killed after being
pursued
by attackers along De las Torres Avenue.
The attackers fired an AK-47 during the
chase and a number of 9 mm shell
casings were also found at the scene.
The victim was later identified as an
attorney who had been kidnapped then
released six months earlier.
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On 14 MAR 2011 a plan that could increase the number of US
Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Jurez was
welcomed by that city's mayor while meeting with US
diplomats,
Mexican officials said. US Ambassador in Mexico, Carlos
Pascual, met with Jurez Mayor Hctor Murgua to discuss
national security matters after last week's blow against the
Barrio Azteca gang, known to operate in both El Paso and
Jurez. Ambassador Pascual was in the city to gauge the
mayor's feelings toward US involvement in Jurez, according
to
a spokesperson for the mayor. "My stance is that in Jurez we
would welcome help from any
institution, be it Mexican or foreign, the mayor said. He said
that criminals live in El Paso and crossthe border into Jurez to
commit crimes. "That is why we need to collaborate with US
authorities,"
he said.
The number of DTO related homicides in Ciudad
Jurez and surrounding communities continues to
increase. There have been 45 DTO-related
homicides during this reporting period. Thus far,
there have been 85 killed in March, bringing the total
to 539 for the year.
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NUEVO LAREDO On 15 MAR 2011, the interim director of a
stateprison in Nuevo Laredo, Rebeca Nicasio Vazquez, was killed
less
than three months after the Zetas drug cartel staged a
massive
jailbreak at the facility. Nicasio Vazquez died after being
stabbed in
the neck four times by an inmate during a routine weapons
search.
Two other guards were injured while trying to help her.
Nicasio
Vazquez had replaced the prisons previous director,
EfrainHernandez Llamas, who disappeared 17 DEC along with 153
inmates, during a prison break.
CD. VICTORIA On 15 MAR 2011, acar bomb exploded in Cd
Victoria
causing only minor damage to
buildings and vehicles. The vehicle
w