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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONThis document was created by Texas Department of Public Safety’s Border Security Operations Center in conjunctionwith federal, state, and local Unified Command partners as part of ongoing border security efforts and should besafeguarded and protected in accordance with the requirements of the above classification. The above classificationincludes this document and any accompanying attachments and/or e-mails.


Key Events and Findings

• The largest single seizure occurred on IH-30 near Mt Pleasant where DPS Troopers seized

4,605 lbs of marijuana co-mingled within cilantro, jalapeño, and nopales from a 2003 Freightliner

Century Classic pulling a 1998 Waba Trailer with Florida plates.

• Since NOV 2010, the BOSA has reported on five incidences in the Laredo Sector, Coastal Bend

Sector, Marfa Sector, and Dallas of smugglers utilizing horse trailers to transport currency or

marijuana.

• USBP Agents at the Falfurrias Checkpoint seized 249.90 lbs of cocaine concealed in the sleeper

compartment and the battery box of a tractor-trailer also transporting a legal load of LG brand

televisions.

• During this reporting period, the Coastal Bend Sector reported three large currency seizures:

$127,905 USD, $450,065 USD, and $500,000 USD.

• In the Laredo Sector, a THP Trooper seized 15 AR-15, 22 AK-47 assault rifles and 74 magazines

inside several duffle bags from a blue Chevrolet Trailblazer traveling northbound on US-83.

• The body of Claudia Avila Yañez, a Mexican federal prosecutor kidnapped last week in the

northern Mexican state of Durango, was discovered in a marble workshop in Villa Juarez, a

community near the city of Lerdo.

• On 11 APR 2011, Municipal police in Mexicali, supported by the Mexican Army, recovered two

duffel bags full of grenades, guns, and bullet proof vests that had been tossed over the border

fence separating Mexicali from the US side of the border by two subjects.


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Tyler

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San Jacinto

Grimes

Liberty

Chambers

Montgomery

Burleson

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Ellis

Goliad

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Jim Hogg

Henderson

Anderson

Leon

Limestone

Travis

Hays

Comal

Houston

Angelina

Newton

Orange

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Lamar

Delta

Hopkins

Dallas

Red River

Rockwall

Nolan

Baylor

Jones Shackelford Stephens

Archer

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Haskell Throckmorton

Callahan

Howard

Borden Parker

Erath

Palo Pinto

Montague

Clay

Wichita

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Midland

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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

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Moore

Dona Ana

Luna

Grant

Hidalgo

Eastland

Guadalupe

Jim Wells

Willacy

Kenedy

Cameron

Wharton

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Victoria

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

El Paso Sector

p. 05-21

Marfa Sector

p. 22-30

Del Rio Sector

p. 31-42

Laredo Sector

p. 43-57Rio Grande

Valley Sector

p. 58-72

Coastal Bend

Sector

p. 73-83

Statewide Corridor Seizures

p. 84-91

Overall Assessment

p. 101-106

Sig. Mexico Events

p. 92-100

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Operation BORDER STAR 6 – 12 APR 2011


EL PASO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011

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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 105

Fugitive Arrests 48

Gang Related Criminal Arrests 8

Pursuits 3

Scouts/Decoys 0

Illegal Alien Apprehensions

IAs/Referrals 0

IAs/USBP 441

OTMs 9

OTM Countries

Argentina 1

Costa Rica 1

Columbia 1

Honduras 2

Grenada 2

Belgium 1

Poland 1

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 2,402.1 lbs

Cocaine 0.06 lbs

Heroin 0.0

Methamphetamine 18.08 lbs

Currency $6,000.00

OtherClonazapam (11 pills),

Lorazepam (160 pills),

Ecstasy (14 pills)

Weapons

Handgun(s) 1

Long Gun(s) 1

Explosive(s) 0

Vehicles Stolen / Recovered

Stolen 10

Recovered 25

Recovered from

Mexico23


$0

$14,775

$1,422

$6,000

$0

$2,000

$4,000

$6,000

$8,000

$10,000

$12,000

$14,000

$16,000

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The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:


Gang activity

Crip Folk (1 associate) 6th Street (1 suspected)

19th Street Barrio Azteca

Seven gang-related incidents were reported during this period involving ten arrests of members

from five different gangs. The incidents involved: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Assault

Causing Bodily Injury / Family Violence, DWI, Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Robbery,

Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, and Criminal Attempted Murder.

One FOLK gang member, while committing a robbery, bit the victim’s thumb off (EPPD11-099036).

A search warrant was executed at a house where a Mossberg-12 gauge shotgun was found, along

with two gang members (one FOLK and one CRIP) (EPPD 11-091043).

Left: 19th street gang members

flashing their gang sign. Fingers

depict the numbers one and nine

(19). The El Paso Police

Department’s gang data base shows

approximately 170 confirmed

members.

Right: Tagging showing the alliance

of Folk Nation and Crips. The seven

and four represent the “G” and “D” for

Gangster Disciple. The Star of David

pays tribute to David “King David”

Barksdale (the leader of the Devil’s

Disciples, Southside Chicago gang in

the 60’s and 70’s). The El Paso PD

gang data base shows approximately

296 confirmed members.


Gang activity (cont)

On 05 APR 2011, El Paso PD Officers, US Marshals, and TX DPS / CID Agents located a wanted

subject and made one arrest in the 10000 block of Forest Ridge. JOSE GUADALUPE CORDERO

was arrested for an outstanding warrant for Criminal Attempted Murder and was booked into the El

Paso Co Jail. CORDERO’s bond was set at $1,000,000 USD. CORDERO is confirmed as a

BARRIO AZTECA gang member through the El Paso PD gang data base.

Name: Cordero, Jose GuadalupeDOB: 11/11/1984

Cordero has a traditional

Barrio Azteca tattoo of

“EPT,” and the letter “C” in

calligraphy on his forearm.

When viewed upside down,

the numbers “2” and “1” are

observed, which represent

the letters “B” and “A.”



JUVENILE BLUE CARDS AND SCHOOLS INVOLVED FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011

SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL GANG # OF INCIDENTS

Ysleta ISD

Riverside High SchoolLos Ortiz Brothers 1

Time For Crime 1

Bel Air High School Blue Boys 2

Cesar Chavez AcademyBlue Boys 1

Doom Squad 1

Riverside Middle School Blue Boys 3 (1 associate)

Walter Clark Middle School Sureno 1

Information based on the number of “Blue Cards” turned into the El Paso PD Gang Unit and is current as of 07

APR 2011. Approximately, 50 gang blue cards were turned into the El Paso PD Gang Unit for the month of March.

Ten juvenile gang members from five different gangs were documented. The listed juveniles were attending three

high schools and two middle schools.

EL PASO PD GANG UNIT STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2011

JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH

Total Number of Active Gangs 228 228 228

Number of Gang Members 3,660 3,660 3,666

Number of Juveniles 206 199 185

Number of Females 286 286 286

Number of Males 3,168 3,175 3,190

GANG Call-Outs to Date 2011 4 5 5

GANG Call-Outs Cleared by Arrest 3 3 3

Number of GANG Arrests (YTD) 7 7 7

Number of Drive-Bys from Jan 1 to Date 0 0 0

Number of Cases received by Gang Unit to Date 71 157 157

***Note: Due to the “Senate Bill 8” law that was passed in September 1, 1999, a decrease willbe shown in the amount of Gang Members and Active Gangs as compared to last year.


Gang activity (cont)EL PASO COUNTY SHOCAP DATA SHEET

SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL GANGS

El Paso ISD Delta Academy Sur 13, Segundo Barrio Kings, Hoova Crips, Valley Side Mobsters

El Paso High Sunset Territory, One Deuce Click

Burges High School Varrio San Juan

Irvin High Ruthless Gang

Austin High School Varrio Glenwood Street

Andress High School North Side

Bassett Middle Can’t Be Stopped

Henderson Middle School West Side Nation

Lafarelle Alternative Middle School Three Six Mafia

Canutillo ISD Canutillo High Barrio Los Compadres

Socorro ISD Options High School Mexican Crazy Killers

Keys Academy Thug Nation Soldier, Latin Kings

Americas High Vatos Gatos Locos

Ysleta ISD Parkland High Varrio North East

Cesar Chavez Academy Vatos Gatos Locos

Bel Air High Brothers For Life

Paso Del Norte Academy Sur 13

Riverside High School Valley Side Mob, Time For Crime

Hanks High Varrio Hacienda Heights, Vatos Gatos Locos

Ranchland Hills Middle School Brown City Gang

Tejas Academy Varrio North East

Fabens ISD Fabens High Barrio Fabens Locos

Clint ISD Mountain View High School True Nation Society

SHOCAP stands for Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program. The El Paso County SHOCAP

Task Force entails officers from various law enforcement agencies and the El Paso County Attorney’s Office.

There are currently 41 juveniles in the SHOCAP program with 35 listed as gang members attending 23 public

schools. The following is a breakdown of the gang members enrolled in a public school and what gang they

belong to. (Current as of 07 APR 2011.)

***Information Courtesy of The El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department SHOCAP Unit.


CBP-OFO Officers seized:

02 APR 2011 – Ysleta POE

389.07 lbs of Marijuana

1996 Commercial Bus

Concealed: Non-factory

compartment within

the cooling unit

Additional information

07 APR 2011 – Columbus, NM POE


2006 Chevrolet Trail Blazer

Concealed: Floor board

10 APR 2011 – Santa Teresa, NM POE


2000 Chevrolet Silverado

Concealed: Floor board



Additional information (cont)

CBP-OFO Officers at the Yslelta POE seized:

02 APR 2011

226.90 lbs of marijuana

1996 Dodge Ram

Concealed: False wall

behind the seat

and side panel

02 APR 2011


1995 Plymouth Voyager

Concealed: Fuel Tank

06 APR 2011


1992 Chevrolet Silverado

Concealed: False compartment

behind the rear seat




CBP-OFO Officers at the Yslelta POE seized:

11 APR 2011


2007 Nissan Sentra

Concealed: Exhaust Tunnel



CBP-OFO Officers at the Paseo del Norte POE seized:

02 APR 2011


2002 Ford Focus

Concealed: Firewall

03 APR 2011


2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty

Concealed: External fuel

tank

04 APR 2011


2001 Dodge Ram

Concealed: Fuel Tank




06 APR 2011


1994 Nissan Quest

Concealed: Driver’s side

panel


06 APR 2011


1995 Ford Contour

Concealed: Floor

06 APR 2011

8.2 kilos (18.07 lbs) of

Methamphetamine

1999 Subaru Legacy

Concealed: Non-Factory

Compartment




08 APR 2011


1999 Chevrolet Malibu

Concealed: Firewall and

dash

CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of the Americas POE seized:

09 APR 2011


1989 Chevrolet Scottsdale

Concealed: Metal containers

in the fuel tank




04 APR 2011

7.32 kilos (16.32 lbs) of marijuana

2000 Honda Accord

Concealed: Center Console

CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of the Americas POE seized:

10 APR 2011

160 Ativan “Lorazepam” pills

1997 Chevrolet Astro Van

Concealed: Side panels


The El Paso Sector experienced a decrease in seizures of marijuana and cocaine, and a increase

in methamphetamine and currency seizures during this reporting period. There was a decrease in

stolen vehicles from 15 to 10 and an increase in recovered stolen vehicles from 15 to 25. Of the

total 2,402 lbs of marijuana seized, 252 lbs was seized at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA), 273

lbs at the Ysleta POE, 358 lbs at the Paso Del Norte POE, 436 lbs at the Santa Teresa POE, and

1,017 lbs in the Lordsburg area. There were 15 reported marijuana seizures across the POEs, two

cocaine seizures at the BOTA and Ysleta POE, and 18.1 lbs of methamphetamine seized at the

Paso Del Norte Bridge during this reporting period.

Vehicle quarter panels, tires, and fuel tanks remain the predominate concealment locations in a

wide variety of vehicles. Approximately, 389 lbs of marijuana was discovered in a commercial bus,

making this the second reported incident involving a bus this year.

The El Paso PD reported 15 marijuana seizures totaling 1.05 lbs and six cocaine seizures totaling

0.04 lbs. The El Paso Co SO reported two marijuana seizures totaling 62.12 lbs and two cocaine

seizures totaling 0.02 lbs. The Anthony PD reported one cocaine seizure of 0.004 lbs.

For the week ending on 09 APR 11, the Border Auto Theft Information Center (BATIC) received

3,694 inquiries/callers requesting information on suspicious vehicles. The BATIC Specialists

responded affirmatively to 54 of these calls with stolen vehicle information being forwarded to these

officers. For the week, 23 vehicles were returned to the US from Mexico with a property value of

approximately $263,100 USD.

El Paso JOIC’s Sector Assessment


El Paso JOIC’s Sector Assessment

City-wide index crime continues to show a decrease by

9% compared to the same time frame last year. There is

a noted 1,100% increase (11) in murders, a 68%

increase (26) in sexual assaults, a 5% decrease (6) in

robberies, a 3% decrease (80) in assaults, a 6%

decrease (30) in burglary, a 13% decrease (458) in

larceny, a 27% decrease (132) in vehicle theft, and a 4%

decrease (28) in vehicle burglary. **Provided by El Paso PD

Population of El Paso: 649,121 (2010 Census)

Population El Paso City and County 700,000

CITYWIDE (YTD THROUGH APRIL 9TH, 2011)Offense 2010 2011 % Change

Murder 1 12 1,100%

Sexual Assault 38 64 68%

Robbery 113 107 -5%

Assault 2,978 2,898 -3%

Burglary 492 462 -6%

Larceny 3,604 3,146 -13%

Vehicle Theft 496 364 -27%

*Burglary Vehicle 698 670 -4%

Total: 7,722 7,053 -9%

*** Crime Rate: 1,198 1,094 -9%

Murder, 1Sexual Aslt, 38

Robbery, 113

Aslt, 2,978

Burglary, 492

Larceny , 3,604

Veh Theft, 496

*Burg Vehicle , 698

Murder

Sexual Aslt

Robbery

Aslt

Burglary

Larceny

Veh Theft

*Burg Vehicle

City Wide for week ending 04/09/2010

Murder, 12

Sexual Aslt, 64

Robbery, 107

Aslt, 2,898

Burglary, 462

Larceny , 3,146

Veh Theft, 364

*Burg Vehicle , 670

Murder

Sexual Aslt

Robbery

Aslt

Burglary

Larceny

Veh Theft

*Burg Vehicle

City Wide for week ending 04/09/2011


El Paso JOIC’s Sector Assessment (cont)

During this reporting period, 441 IAs were apprehended. IA apprehensions increased

by 119 from the previous week’s 322. The total reported IA apprehensions within the El

Paso Sector from 05 JAN through 12 APR 2011 is 3,574 with 206 being other than

Mexican (OTM).

From 1/05 – 1/11 (119 apprehensions)














Leading IA OTMs Jan 5 to date:

Guatemala 60

Honduras 30

El Salvador 24

India 19

BRAZI, 7

CAMBO, 1

GUATE, 19

ITALY, 2

HONDO, 8

INDIA, 5

NICAR, 1

ELSAL, 5

ARGEN, 2

ECUAD, 7

HONDUR, 1

BANGL, 1

GERMA, 1

PREU, 2

POLAND, 1

PAKIS, 0

COLOM, 1

GRENA, 2

POLAN, 1

ARGEN, 1

BELGI, 1

COSTA, 1

1,596

BRAZICAMBOGUATEITALYHONDOINDIANICARELSALARGENECUADHONDURBANGLGERMAPREUPOLANDPAKISCOLOMGRENAPOLANARGENBELGICOSTA

Apprehensions between Mar 9 - Apr 13


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MARFA UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011


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

P R E S I D I O

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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 0

Bailouts 0

Criminal Arrests 71

Fugitive Arrests 4


Pursuits 0

Scouts/Decoys 0


IAs/Referrals 6

IAs/USBP 56

OTMs 3

OTM CountriesPhilippines 1

Unlisted 2

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 1505.96 lbs

Cocaine 0 lbs

Heroin 0.016 lbs


Currency $4,427.00

Other

Oxycodone 41 pills,

Suboxane 4 tabs,

Xanex 21.5 pills,

Mushrooms 0.01 lbs,

Promethazine 7.42 lbs,

Hashish 0.35 lbs

Weapons

Handgun(s) 3

Long Gun(s) 0

Explosive(s) 0


Stolen 0

Recovered 0

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$173,662

$406,035

$2,340$4,427

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$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

$300,000

$350,000

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Additional information Cont.

Marfa USBP Agents in Presidio Co seized 1,209.2 lbs of marijuana in a false

compartment in the floor of a horse trailer. Two USCs were arrested. One horse

and six calves were being transported in the trailer and were seized by USBP. The

marijuana, vehicle, trailer, and subjects were referred to the DEA for federal

prosecution. The horse and calves were turned over to the USDA for disposition.

While flying in Terrell Co, DPS Air 119 assisted USBP Agents tracking two groups of suspects north

of US-90, east of Sanderson, TX. The Aircrew searched ahead of the Agents tracking the suspects

and identified three suspects hiding in the brush. The Agents apprehended the three subjects.



Sierra Blanca USBP Agents in Hudspeth Co seized 57.82 lbs of marijuana and

apprehended one USC in a black 2005 Mazda MPV. The Mazda was on a car hauler

trailer. The marijuana, vehicle, and subjects were referred to Hudspeth Co SO for

prosecution.

Hidden compartment with narcotics. Hydraulic device for lifting compartment.



Presidio Co SO seized 204.5 lbs of marijuana and apprehended four IAs

approximately 10 miles east of Valentine, TX. Three subjects were referred to CBP-

DHI for federal prosecution and one subject was referred to USBP for removal.

• In Hudspeth Co seized 4.03 lbs of marijuana and $4,427 USD. Two USCs were

apprehended in a beige 2001 Dodge Durango. The marijuana, currency, vehicle,

and subjects were referred to the Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution. (Sierra

Blanca)

• In Hudspeth Co seized 16.22 lbs of marijuana and 7.42 lbs of Promethazine, and

apprehended one USC in a red 1999 Kenworth truck tractor. The narcotics, vehicle,

and subject were referred to the Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution. (Sierra

Blanca)

USBP Agents:

• In Presidio Co seized two B1 Visas, one white 1998 Volvo commercial truck, one

white 1982 Ford Commercial truck, and two Mexican Nationals attempting to cross

from the US into Mexico near Redford, TX. The subjects were processed for

removal. (Presidio)


Dry conditions in numerous counties in the Marfa Sector have contributed to the development of massive

wildfires in many of the counties. Several fires formed independently throughout the Big Bend area and

have created emergency conditions as homes, animals (livestock), and brush have been destroyed. Over

20 homes were destroyed in Jeff Davis Co. No human casualties have been reported.

Smoke and fire documented

by the Blue-servo cameras in

the Marfa area.

Wildfire 2011

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Marfa Unified Command Sector Assessment

Marijuana seizures are down compared to last week. A total of 1,505.96 lbs of marijuana was

seized by the Unified Command in the Marfa Sector this week. The largest seizure of 1,209.2 lbs

seized by USBP Agents in Presidio Co. The second largest seizure was 204.5 lbs of marijuana

seized by Presidio Co SO. A total of 7.42 lbs of Promethazine w/codeine was seized by USBP at

the IH-10 Checkpoint in Hudspeth Co which is up from last week’s 2.5 lbs. A total of $4,427 USD

was seized by Sierra Blanca USBP Agents at the IH-10 Checkpoint. ATF seized a total of three

handguns this week. IA apprehensions were down across the area with 56 apprehended this week.

Texas Wildfire Information resource:

http://texashelp.tamu.edu/004-

natural/fires.php

Current wildfire conditions have forced a

concentration of local, state, and Federal

law enforcement officers into combating the

current threat by closing highways and

providing assistance to firefighters; This has

been primarily in Jeff Davis Co. The

numbers of law enforcement officers sent to

the wildfire areas may have impacted the

total effectiveness of border law

enforcement over the last four days of this

reporting period.

Updates to this map can be found:

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=1991

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DEL RIO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011


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



Del Rio SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 56

Bailouts 14

Criminal Arrests 20

Fugitive Arrests 13


Pursuits 4

Scouts/Decoys 2


IAs/Referrals 19

IAs/USBP 459

OTMs 90

OTM Countries

El Salvador 16

Guatemala 29

Honduras 42

Peru 1

Canada 1

France 1

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 38.07 lbs

Heroin 0 lbs

Methamphetamine 0 lbs

Currency $13,490.00

Other 2,200 MX Pesos

Weapons

Handgun(s) 0

Long Gun(s) 0

Ammunition 0


Stolen 0

Recovered 3


Del Rio Sector


$17,000

$44,639

$0

$13,490

$0

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

$35,000

$40,000

$45,000

$50,000

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595.52814.40

2,151.70

3,739.88

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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38.07

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10.00

20.00

30.00

40.00

50.00

60.00

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Southbound operations

Maverick Co SO Deputies working Outbound at Eagle Pass POE #2 assisted CBP-

OFO Officers while they checked a brown 1993 Chevrolet Silverado and interviewed

the passenger. The male driver and female passenger claimed to be husband and

wife. The male subject declared that he was carrying approximately $6,000 USD.

Officers discovered he had a total of $6,930 USD on his person. Both were escorted

to secondary inspection to verify the currency. The female admitted that she and

the male subject were not husband and wife, and that he had given her money to

carry. The Officers found $6,560 in her boot. The currency found on both subjects

totaled $13,490 USD. A record check revealed three prior incidents in which the

male was penalized for Failure to Declare Currency or Monetary Instruments in

excess of $10,000 USD. Federal prosecution was accepted on the male subject,

the currency was seized by CBP-OFO, and the female subject was released.

Gang activity

USBP Agents on US-83 and FM-133 were informed that a concerned citizen

reported seeing a white Chevrolet Beretta pick up IAs. The Agents observed a

vehicle that met the exact description pass their location with numerous individuals

in the vehicle and initiated a vehicle stop in order to perform an immigration

inspection of the occupants. The driver was identified as a USC and stated he was

a MEXICAN MAFIA gang member. All passengers admitted to being in the US

illegally. All occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody. A records check on

the occupants revealed extensive criminal histories. The vehicle was seized.


A Kinney Co SO Deputy performed a traffic stop on a white 2010 Dodge Challenger on

US-277 south of Del Rio. The female driver stated that she worked for the US Marshals

Service in Laredo. However, she could not produce credentials, and was not traveling

with a service weapon. A search of the car revealed tan BDU-style pants and a tan BDU-

style shirt with a patch of the contracting company that staffs the Val Verde Co


A USBP Agent observed a silver 2000 Isuzu Trooper stop on the side of FM-1025 and then get back on

the road heading west. The Agent performed a stop to see why the driver had pulled over. The Agent

checked the space on the wheel wells so that if the vehicle returned with anything in it he would be better

able to gauge the difference. Approximately 20 minutes later the Trooper turned east onto FM-1025 from

US-83. The Agent could only see a driver, but he noticed that there was a much smaller distance between

the tire and the wheel well. The Agent followed and stopped the vehicle. As the Agent approached, the

driver began to accelerate again, heading east. The vehicle traveled approximately 1/10th of a mile and

again pulled over. One passenger in the front bailed out and absconded. A second subject attempted to

abscond, but was apprehended. The driver is a USC and is suspected of being a member of the LOS

ZETAS gang. The driver admitted he scouted several roads a few weeks prior to transporting this load.

The driver is being prosecuted for Alien Smuggling and the IAs are being processed. The vehicle was

seized.

Detention facility. A records check revealed the driver does not work for the USMS and is no longer

employed with the detention facility contracting company. Further, the subject has been implicated in

Illegal Transportation/Exportation of Firearms through the Del Rio POE. She is associated with Del Rio car

clubs such as STREET BEAT and STREET KINGS. She confirmed membership but refused to provide

names of other members. The subject was cited for speeding and driving without a license.

ANALYST NOTE: Just as it is known that some motorcycle clubs are associated with criminal organizations,

some car clubs have also been associated with organized crime. The BANDIDOS Outlaw Motorcycle Gang

(OMG) and the HELLS ANGELS OMG both have support car clubs, in addition to other support motorcycle clubs.

Official OMG motorcycle support clubs are known do the “dirty work” for the major OMGs.



Marijuana in 216 bundles,

totaling 433.5 lbs

USBP Agents patrolling in Quemado, TX, observed a Nissan Pathfinder traveling north on US-277

pull into a rest area, make a u-turn then head north on FM-1664. The vehicle made numerous

turns around the area. The Agent stopped the vehicle. The Agent approached the driver and could

see in plain view six sacks in the backseat and cargo area of the vehicle. The sacks revealed 216

bundles of marijuana with a total weight of 433.5 lbs. The subject, contraband and the vehicle

were turned over to DEA.



• Encountered six individuals as they emerged from the brush on a trail in El Indio,

TX. Five of the individuals were wearing camouflage clothing and carrying military

style duffel bags. When the Agent identified himself, four of the subjects carrying

bags dropped them and absconded back toward the Rio Grande. The one individual

who was walking with them also absconded. One IA subject was apprehended by

the Agent. A search of the area by Agents and CBP-Air had negative results. The

five duffel bags contained 322.98 lbs of marijuana. DEA took custody of the subject

and the marijuana.

• With K-9s, were following a group of suspected IAs who were on foot on a local

ranch near US-277 in Kinney Co. Agents responded to sensor hits, and approached

and attempted to apprehend seven subjects. All the subjects absconded,

abandoning six large bundles. The bundles were wrapped in white onion sacks that

had been fashioned into backpacks. The bundles were transported to the

Brackettville USBP Station, and tested positive for marijuana, totaling 469.16 lbs.

The marijuana was turned over to the DEA.

• USBP Agents patrolling the downriver area of a local ranch near US-277, south of

Del Rio, received a call regarding a white Chevrolet Blazer possibly being loaded

with marijuana. Kinney Co SO Deputies pursued the vehicle onto the ranch

property, where the driver bailed out. Agents and Deputies found multiple bundles

in the vehicle, and searched the area for the driver. One subject was found and

arrested. The subject and bundles were transported to the Del Rio USBP Station,

where the bundles tested positive for marijuana, totaling 450 lbs. The vehicle was

seized, and the subject and marijuana were turned over to the Kinney Co SO.

USBP Agents:



A Kinney Co SO Deputy on patrol on US-277 observed a laptop computer, an open

book, and a red cloth flag sitting on the shoulder of the highway. The items were not

present when the Deputy passed the location approximately 55 minutes before. The

group of items appeared to serve as a marker. The Deputy also observed foot sign from

nine individuals crossing the fence line of an adjacent ranch; some of the tracks led

toward Mexico. The Deputy advised USBP, who then took over the scene.

USBP Agents were following foot sign on a local ranch near the

Maverick/Webb Co borders when they observed currency on the trail.

The currency totaled 2,200 Mexican pesos. The Agents continued

following the foot sign and encountered a group of five IAs. The IAs

stated that the currency did not belong to them, so it was seized as

abandoned. The five IAs were processed for removal and the

Maverick Co SO took custody of the currency.

USBP Agents observed a blue 2004 Chevrolet Silverado stop briefly on Cemetery Rd in

Quemado, TX, and observed several subjects load green military style duffel bags into

the cab of the truck. The Agents performed a stop on the vehicle and transported the

subject and vehicle to the Border Patrol Station. The duffel bags contained 328 lbs of

marijuana. The DEA took custody of the subject, vehicle, and contraband.




Packages hidden in quarter panelsPackages hidden

under back seat

Package hidden in head rest

CBP-OFO Officers referred a Ford Escort to secondary inspection as a result of a

K-9 alert at Eagle Pass POE #2. Upon inspection of the backseat, Officers

discovered several packages. Further inspection revealed additional packages in

the rear quarter panels, and the front and backseat backrests. Fifty packages of

marijuana were extracted, weighing a total of 104.85 lbs. HSI/ICE took custody of

the subject, vehicle, and contraband.



Roof compartment for

transporting cocaine

14.02 lbs of cocaine

CBP-OFO Officers working the Eagle Pass POE Bridge #2 referred a white 2009 Dodge Nitro to

secondary inspection. The subject claimed she was taking her children to school. A K-9 alerted to

the roof area. The vehicle was taken to x-ray, where anomalies were visible within the roof frame.

Six packages were removed from the roof frame for a total of 14.02 lbs of cocaine. The packages

were wrapped in several layers of cellophane wrap, carbon paper, and heat sealed packing. Each

package had a long loose piece of clear tape meant to assist in removing the packages from the

compartment. The subject and two co-conspirators were turned over to HSI/ICE for federal

prosecution. No further information available.Pull-tape used to facilitate

easy removal



Cocaine hidden in rear

quarter panel

A 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt was targeted by a CBP-OFO Officer conducting inspection at the Eagle

Pass POE #2. Positive buster readings along the rear quarter panel on the vehicle were noted. An

inspection and removal of inside panel revealed ten packages of cocaine with a total weight of

24.05 lbs. The narcotics were found concealed in the rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The

vehicle has multiple crossings with two referrals and the subject has eight crossings with four

referrals. HSI/ICE took custody of the subject, vehicle and contraband.


The majority of pursuits, failure to yield incidents, bailouts, and stolen

vehicles continue to be recovered in the southeast end of the sector;

narcotics seizures, for the most part, are along the river. Last

reporting period, there were nine recovered stolen vehicles as

compared to three this reporting period. There were ten bailouts this

reporting period, and nine last period. It is likely that current

operations recovering stolen vehicles by law enforcement (the Strike

Team and SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Operations) during part of this

reporting period impacted the number of stolen vehicles.

Total marijuana seized increased from 2,151 lbs last reporting period

to 3,739.88 lbs this period. Cocaine and currency seizures were also

up this reporting period.

Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector Assessment Del Rio Sector Marijuana Seizures:

06 APR – 13 APR 2011

IAs that are involved in bailouts are possibly utilized as mules to pay for guides and transportation – the

IAs backpack the contraband from the river, leave it at a previously designated point, then are picked up

by a human smuggler (possibly in a stolen vehicle). Further indications are that the contraband is then

retrieved by a second vehicle (not stolen). (See example below reference the IAs.)

LOCATION: Ranch on FM-186, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit Co

A USBP Agent followed seven individuals SW of Carrizo Springs. After following the

their trail northbound through Carrizo Creek for approximately two hours the Agent

spotted a suspicious subject. While he was approaching the subject, he ran away

from the Agent. As the Agent approached the last known location of the subject, the

Agent observed six additional subjects who also absconded into the brush. A search

of the area revealed six duffel bags which contained 268 lbs of marijuana. An

extensive search of the area utilizing K-9s, ATVs, and CBP Air OPS was negative.

The DEA took custody of the contraband.


W E B B

J I MH O G G

D U V A L

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F R I O


LAREDO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011


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



Laredo SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 49

Bailouts 10

Criminal Arrests 14

Fugitive Arrests 1


Pursuits 8

Scouts/Decoys 3


IAs/Referrals 65

IAs/USBP 965

OTMs 146

OTM Countries

Bangladesh 1

Brazil 3

Dominican Republic 1

Ecuador 6

El Salvador 23

Guatemala 56

Honduras 49

India 4

Lebanon 1

Nicaragua 2

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 41.53 lbs

Heroin 31.75 lbs


Currency $243,693.00

Other ---

SOUTHBOUND

Weapons

Handgun(s) 0

Long Gun(s) 37

Magazine(s) 74


Stolen 5

Recovered 5


Laredo Sector


$0

$67,937

$2,777

$243,693

$0

$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

$300,000

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1,111.43

4,203.57

4,568.595,001.34

0.00

1,000.00

2,000.00

3,000.00

4,000.00

5,000.00

6,000.00

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192.46

13.51

41.53

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100.00

150.00

200.00

250.00

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900

920

940

960

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1,020

1,040

1,060

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On 07 APR 2011,

CBP/OFO Officers seized

2.43 lbs of cocaine

at the Gateway to the Americas

Bridge in Laredo, TX. Two female

subjects had the cocaine

concealed under wigs and were

traveling in a Mexican Taxi. The

subjects were arrested and turned

over to HIS.


• On 06 APR 2011, working at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge (POE 1) seized

31.75 lbs of heroin concealed within the intake manifold of a 2003 Ford F-150 Lightning

pickup. The male driver was arrested.


• On 09 APR 2011, working at the World Trade Bridge seized 1,899.04 lbs of marijuana

concealed within a shipment of speedometers from a tractor-trailer.

• On 08 APR 2011, working with USBP Agents, seized $191,700 USD from a 1998 red

CBP/OFO Officers:

Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Lincoln

Juarez Bridge. The currency was

concealed with the quarter panels of

the vehicle. The driver was arrested

and the vehicle was seized.



• On 07 APR 2011, responded to an electronic surveillance device when they

observed two vehicles exiting the Nicholson Ranch in tandem. The Agents

stopped the two vehicles. In the first vehicle, a 2001 grey GMC 2500, Agents

discovered 76 bundles of marijuana weighing 554.7 lbs in the back seat and

tool box. The second vehicle, a white 2003 GMC pickup, was identified as a

scout vehicle. DEA took custody of the two male subjects, the marijuana, and

the two vehicles. (Freer)


USBP Agents:

Driver of load vehicle

Driver of scout vehicle.

• On 07 APR 2011, working near the Fulbright Property, off SH-16 observed a

2003 gray Chevrolet Silverado come to a stop and five subjects bailed out. The

agents apprehended three subjects; however, two subjects absconded into the

brush. Agents located four backpacks containing 37 bundles of marijuana

from inside the vehicle weighing 233.6 lbs. Subjects, vehicle, and

contraband turned over to DEA. (Hebbronville)

Passengers



• On 07 APR 2011, working on Mines Road

spotted a 2001 blue Chevrolet Impala being

loaded by several subjects. As agents

approached, all subjects absconded into the

brush. Agents seized 363.7 lbs of marijuana

from the vehicle. The vehicle and contraband

was turned over to DEA. (Laredo West)

• On 07 APR 2011, seized 34.7 lbs of abandoned marijuana from a 1998 Chevrolet

van after a bailout on FM-1017. The vehicle was turned over to Jim Hogg Co SO,

and the contraband was turned over to DEA. (Hebbronville)

• On 07 APR 2011, working at the IH-35 Checkpoint

encountered a white 2001 Freightliner Century Class which

was referred to secondary inspection after a K-9 alert. Agents

discovered 39.1 lbs of cocaine concealed within the natural

void behind the interior roof speakers of the trailer cab. The

vehicle, contraband, and male driver turned over to DEA.

(Laredo North)

USBP Agents:




• On 07 APR 2011, working IH-35 southbound operations, initiated a traffic stop on a

maroon BMW X5 SUV occupied by two male subjects. The Deputies discovered a large

amount of US currency in their luggage. The vehicle was taken to the Lincoln-Juarez

Bridge for further inspection. An x-ray of the vehicle revealed the spare tire was loaded

with more US currency. The total amount of currency seized was $41,893 USD. Both

subjects were arrested. The currency and vehicle were seized.


• On 07 APR 2011, received a call of a blue 2003 Jeep Cherokee observed loading

possible bundles of marijuana. The Deputies located the vehicle abandoned at a

convenience store by Killam and Mines Road. A Webb Co K-9 Unit was dispatched to the

scene and K-9 alerted to the vehicle. The search of the vehicle revealed 6 bundles of

marijuana weighing 396.4 lbs. No subjects were apprehended and vehicle was seized.

The vehicle was reported stolen out of San Antonio.

• On 08 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a blue 2002 Ford Mustang on SH-359 near

Laredo, TX. The driver admitted to being in the US illegally. The subject was turned over

to USBP Agents. The vehicle was seized.

• On 08 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a 2002 Dodge Intrepid on SL-20 and Jacaman

Rd in Laredo, TX. The driver and two passengers admitted to being in the US illegally. All

three subjects were turned over to USBP Agents and vehicle was seized.

Webb Co Deputies:


Additional information (cont)On 09 APR 2011, a THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a blue Chevrolet Trailblazer traveling

northbound on US-83 MM 730. The weapons originated Pharr, TX, and destined for Laredo or Del Rio,

TX. A search of the vehicle revealed 15 AR-15, 22 AK-47 assault rifles and 74 magazines inside several

duffle bags. The driver was arrested and the seized weapons were turned over to ATF.


Duval Co Deputies:

• On 09 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a white 1999 Ford Explorer traveling on

CR-210, 12 miles south of San Diego, TX. After a brief pursuit, 12 subjects bailed

out and absconded into the brush. The vehicle was seized.

• On 11 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a blue 2001 Ford F-150, traveling on FM-

3196, one mile north of Benavides, TX. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle was driven

through a fence and into the brush. The driver bailed out and absconded. The

vehicle was reported stolen out of Alamo Heights, TX. The vehicle was

impounded. No apprehensions were made.

• On 06 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a blue 1991 Chevrolet pickup, traveling

on SH-359, near San Diego, TX. The vehicle was driven through three fence

lines, resulting in a bailout. All subjects absconded into the brush. The vehicle was

impounded and has not yet been reported stolen.

• On 06 APR 2011, conducted a traffic stop on a white 1994 Chevrolet pickup, two

miles from Benavides, TX, on SH-359. The vehicle refused to stop and short pursuit

ensued until vehicle broke though a fence line and 14 subjects bailed out

absconding into nearby brush. The vehicle was impounded.


• On 08 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a tan 1999 Chevrolet Suburban traveling

on FM-2295, two miles east of Benavides, TX. Six subjects bailed out and

absconded into the brush. A search of the vehicle revealed 295 lbs of abandoned

marijuana. No apprehensions were made. The vehicle was seized.


• On 12 APR 2011, working the Mines Road area in

Laredo observed several subjects loading bundles into a

red minivan, with AL registration, driven by a male

subject. The Agents approached the vehicle and the

driver veered off the road into the John Deere Ranch.

The driver bailed out and absconded. The agents seized

409.2 lbs of abandoned marijuana. The marijuana

was turned over to the DEA. The vehicle was seized.

• On 12 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a grey 1990 Buick Le Sabre, traveling on

Mines Road in Laredo. After a brief pursuit, agents stopped the vehicle in the 2600

block of Juarez St, Laredo, TX. Agents located six bundles of marijuana,

weighing 441 lbs, inside the vehicle. The driver, vehicle and contraband were

turned over to DEA.

Andy Gomez

USBP Agents (Laredo North):





• On 09 APR 2011, conducted a traffic stop on IH-35S MM 18. Consent to search was

granted by the occupant. The Trooper discovered a bundle of currency totaling

$10,100 USD concealed within the dashboard. Driver was arrested and vehicle was

seized.

On 09 APR 2011, Jim Hogg Co Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a grey Buick Enclave

traveling on SH-359, one mile west of Hebbronville, TX. Ten subjects bailed out of the

vehicle and absconded into the brush. The Deputy apprehended one subject who

was turned over to USBP. The vehicle was a rental (Hertz) from Dallas.

• On 07 APR 2011, observed a Nissan Titan pickup

pulling a semi-trailer loaded with 11 Hondas ATVs. The

Trooper approached the owner. During the

conversation, the Trooper observed discrepancies in

the driver's story and lack of documentation for

exportation. A VIN check revealed one Honda ATV to

be stolen of South Carolina. The ATV was seized.

A THP Trooper:


Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment

The Laredo Unified Command had a slight increase in marijuana seized for this reporting period.

Significant increases in cocaine, heroin and currency seizures were noted this week.

Alien apprehensions and OTMs remained about the same, with slight increases in Guatemalans

(from 50 to 56) and Hondurans (from 43 to 49). Referrals to USBP by Unified Command members

decreased from 84 to 65. Pursuits, bailouts and absconds also increased.

The significant seizures this period were: 1,899.04 lbs of marijuana seized by CBP/OFO at the

World Trade Bridge. CBP/OFO Officers also seized 31.75 lbs of heroin at the Gateway to Americas

Bridge (POE 1). USBP Laredo North Agents seized 39.1 lbs of cocaine at the IH 35 Checkpoint.

CBP/OFO seized $191,700.00 at the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge. DPS/THP Trooper had a weapons

seizure consisting of a total of 37 long arms and 74 magazines (no ammo reported).

Stolen vehicles reported and recovered decreased with stolen vehicles dropping from 11 to five and

recoveries dropped from eight down to five.


In a joint operation, the Texas Department of Public Safety (Ranger Recon Team, SWAT, AVN, CID, THP, and BSOC),

USBP, ICE, CBP, Texas Parks and Wildlife Division, Texas Military Forces, and other local law enforcement agencies,

targeted rural areas being exploited by drug traffickers and alien smugglers in the Zapata Co and Webb Co area. The

Laredo JOIC provided coordination efforts prior to, during and after the mission.

OPERATION COMMANCHE MOONJoint Border Mission

On 11 APR 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents working on FM 1017

observed three vehicles, traveling northbound on FM 1017, near

Hebbronville, TX. These vehicles were involved in previous alien/narcotic

loads. As the agents attempted to get a closer look at the vehicles, two of

the three were already driving southbound on FM 1017. Agents, assisted

by DPS Aviation, searched the area where a possible drop off occurred

and located 6 large bundles of marijuana about 30 yards into the brush.

The total weight of the marijuana was 374 lbs. The marijuana was

turned over to DEA. Three male subjects were apprehended in this case.

The subjects stated that they had crossed the Rio Grande in

Rio Grande City and were going to Houston.

Military ACU

Tattoos of subject wearing ACU

ANALYST NOTE: One of the apprehended

subjects was wearing a tetragrammaton pendant

(see pictures). This type of pendant was also found

on a dead member of Los Zetas Cartel after a

shootout with the Mexican military on 25 MAR 2011

in Nuevo Laredo. It is unknown at this time the

significance of the pendant, other than the religious

definition.

Tetragrammaton is the ancient Israelite name for

God. It is believed to represent the “YHWH” in

Hebrew letters. YHWH is the unpronounceable

Hebrew word for GOD. Zeta pendant

Same

pendant on

Zeta member


OPERATION COMMANCHE MOONJoint Border Mission

USBP Agents requested air support for a group of IAs near Cotulla, TX. Texas Military Forces Aircrew located one subject in

the brush and deployed DPS SWAT members from the helicopter. The Agents and SWAT members apprehended 17 IAs

in total.

CUMULATIVE OPERATION TOTALS

Marijuana seized/recovered 717 lbs

Subjects arrested 3

Illegal Aliens apprehended 93 (10 Other than Mexican)


K E N E D Y

S T A R R

H I D A L G OW I L L A C Y

C A M E R O N

B R O O K S

RIO GRANDE VALLEY UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011


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 TMFCameron 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




Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 2

Bailouts 4

Criminal Arrests 52

Fugitive Arrests 0


Pursuits 10

Scouts/Decoys 0


IAs/Referrals 47

IAs/USBP 1,097

OTMs 500

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 381.02 lbs

Heroin 0 lbs


Currency $214,582.00

Other --

Weapons

Handgun(s) 1

Long Gun(s) 0

Explosive(s) 0


Stolen 0

Recovered 1


$263,273

$9,394

$105,279

$214,582

$0

$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

$300,000

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23,547.54

26,188.98

20,655.6819,751.67

0.00

5,000.00

10,000.00

15,000.00

20,000.00

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Rio Grande Valley Sector



Vallucos Sureno 13 Bloods

Mexican Mafia Latin Kings Partido Revolucionario Mexicanos

Loco Trece South Side Bandito Texas Syndicate

Tango Blaster Norteño 14

Gang activity

The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 39 gang member arrests this reporting period.

These arrests were made by 11 different agencies in the RGV sector. The gang members were

arrested for offenses such as, parole violation, theft of property, driving while intoxicated,

possession of marijuana, assault causing bodily injury, evading arrest detention w/ vehicle,

possession of controlled substance, public intoxication, resisting arrest, harassment, burglary of

vehicle, burglary of habitation, assault, criminal trespass, graffiti, reckless driving, failure to register

as sex offender and burglary of building. The arrestees have gang affiliation with:

Hidalgo Co SO states a 25-year-old Edinburg man died in a drug and gang-related murder.

Deputies were called out to Iowa Road in reference to a body that was found inside a burned out

vehicle. Deputies state that the body was identified through partial fingerprints and the vehicles

registration number. Autopsy results revealed he had been shot four times in the face and twice in

the chest. "Even though the victim was not a documented gang member, his association with the

LOCO TRECE GANG contributed to his murder.” The Hidalgo Co Sheriff stated that investigators

have developed strong leads in the case.

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• From the Hidalgo POE inspected an outbound 2004 Honda sedan being driven by a

male USC. During a secondary inspection, Officers discovered $211,090 USD

concealed inside the vehicle’s driver side rear door. The vehicle was seized.

• From the Brownsville Gateway Bridge inspected an inbound 1988 Chevrolet Caprice

with Mexico license plates being driven by a male Mexican citizen. Inspection of the

vehicle revealed 38.9 lbs of marijuana concealed in the quarter panels of the

vehicle. The subject was arrested and vehicle seized.

CBP Officers:




CBP Officers from the Hidalgo POE inspected an inbound 1995 Ford Explorer with Mexico license

plates driven by a male Mexican citizen. The inspection revealed 105.29 lbs of marijuana

concealed inside the four tires of the vehicle. The vehicle was seized.

Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 249.9 lbs of cocaine at the US-281 checkpoint with a street value

of $7,968,000 USD being transported in a tractor trailer. The trailer contained a legal load of LG

brand televisions. The cocaine was concealed in the sleeper compartment of the truck and the

battery box. DEA took custody of two subjects, conveyance and narcotics.



CBP Officers from the Hidalgo POE inspected an inbound 2003 Volkswagen Minivan with Mexico

license plates being driven by a male Mexican citizen. The inspection revealed 25.17 lbs of

cocaine concealed inside the dash area of the vehicle. The driver was arrested and vehicle was

seized.

TPWD Wardens patrolling the Rio Grande responded to assist USBP Agents

who witnessed a raft make a landing on the US side with two subjects on board.

Wardens landed and searched the area where they found the raft and oars. A

further search of the area resulted in the discovery of a large supply of food and

drinking water. Approximately eight gallons of water, several liters of soda and a

large bag of food was found hidden in the brush.

Cameron Co SIU Investigators received information of a suspicious wooden

crate that had been dropped off at a commercial freight company. Investigators

at the freight company conducted a free air search with a K-9 which alerted to

the crate. Upon opening the crate, investigators discovered 362 lbs of

marijuana.



Pharr PD K-9 Officer conducted a routine traffic stop on a tractor trailer with a defective license

plate light. The Officer detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the trailer as he made his way

to the front of the truck. The driver stated he was hauling a load of onions to North Carolina. The

Officer requested and obtained written consent to search the trailer. The K-9 conducted a free-air

search of the trailer and alerted toward the right front of the trailer. The Officer entered the trailer

and observed several square bundles, totaling 1,442 lbs of marijuana, wrapped in gray duct tape

lined along the side of the walls of the trailer. The driver was arrested and charged with Possession

of Marijuana. The truck and trailer were transported to the Hidalgo POE and the bundles offloaded,

then transported to Pharr PD.



• Conducted a traffic stop on US-83. The Officer then made contact with the 44-

year-old female driver and her 11-year-old daughter. The Officer also observed

several bundles in the backseat of the vehicle. The driver was arrested and the girl

turned over to relatives. A total of 519 lbs of marijuana was found in the vehicle.

• Arrested a 54-year-old male subject on assault and drug charges, after he

allegedly held three illegal immigrants for ransom and attacked his own daughter.

Investigators said the subject saw three illegal immigrants walking on the street

and invited them into his apartment. He then had his daughter go and buy calling

cards for the immigrants. He told the immigrants they would have to call their

families and tell them they would need ransom money. The daughter was beaten

after she pleaded for their release. The immigrants fled the apartment but were

chased by the subject wielding a gun and baseball bat. When Officers arrested

the subject, they discovered a small amount of marijuana on the subject. The

immigrants were also detained and turned over to USBP.

La Joya PD Officer:

• Observed a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am speeding eastbound at the 400 block of US-83.

The Officer conducted a traffic stop on vehicle. The vehicle stopped and waited for

the Officer to approach and then fled south on Buena Vista Rd. The vehicle

then came to a stop and driver

and passenger absconded. A

search of the vehicle revealed

376.2 lbs of marijuana wrapped

in 15 bundles. The vehicle was

seized.



• Investigated a sensor hit in the Magic Valley area, down river from Old Pepe’s

Restaurant. The Aircrew arrived on scene and began searching a large wooded

area with the FLIR camera. The Aircrew located a group of eight subjects hiding in

thick brush and guided ground Agents to the group. All eight suspects were

apprehended by USBP ground Agents.

• Searched for a group of suspects that fled from ground agents just south of a

neighborhood in La Joya, north of Military Hwy. The Aircrew searched the area with

the FLIR camera and a total of three suspects were apprehended by ground Agents.

USBP, assisted by DPS Air 108, :



Mission PD responded to a residence in reference to a Home Invasion that had just

occurred. Upon arrival, Officers met with the victim who stated that several subjects knocked

on the front door; she partially opened the front door and noticed three subjects standing on the

front porch. One subject told her that their vehicle had broken down and wanted to borrow her

phone to call for help. When the victim turned around to get her cell phone, the subjects forced

themselves inside. One subject punched the victim on the head, causing her to fall down. One of the

subjects pulled the victim by her hair and dragged her to her bedroom, where all the subjects tied her on

her bed with the bed sheets. The suspects then began to ransack her bedroom and told her that they

knew who she was and where she worked. The suspects further told the victim that they had been

following her around for a while and that they knew that she had a sister who was staying with her. The

victim stated that the suspects stole a 42” Samsung Plasma television, a Sprint Evo cell phone, $100 in

US currency, and stole her maroon in color 2008 GMC Yukon, bearing Texas license plates.

USBP, assisted by DPS Air 108, searched for subjects south of Donna, near the Rio Grande suspected of

carrying bundles of narcotics. The Aircrew arrived and searched the area and the suspects begin to flee

on foot. Several USBP Agents engaged in foot pursuits with suspects running west and south from the

area. The Aircrew used the FLIR to locate suspects hiding in a canal and guided ground Agents to their

location. A total of nine suspects were apprehended and 8 bundles of marijuana were recovered.

The Aircrew located additional two suspects on the Mexican side with a raft in the brush believed to be

part of the smuggling operation.



• Conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Pontiac G6 near Alto Bonito in Starr Co. As the Trooper

approached the passenger side window, the driver sped off. After a short pursuit, the driver

crashed the vehicle and fled on foot. An extensive search of the area was conducted but the

driver was not found. Troopers discovered 221 lbs of marijuana in 10 bundles in the rear

seat and trunk area of the vehicle.

• Conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Ford Explorer SportTrac near La Gloria in Starr Co. The

Trooper observed signs of criminal activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted. Trooper

discovered 11.46 lbs of cocaine wrapped in 17 bundles concealed within a false battery.

• Attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2004 Ford Taurus near Sullivan City in Hidalgo Co

for a seatbelt violation. The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle came

to a stop and subject was taken into custody. The Trooper conducted a search of the vehicle

and noticed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The Trooper discovered

205.9 lbs of marijuana wrapped in 9 bundles on the front and rear floor and trunk of the

vehicle. The driver was arrested.

THP Trooper :

ANALYST NOTE: Last week’s BOSA highlighted the use of batteries to conceal

cocaine and methamphetamine, this incident is the 8th reported incident since DEC

2009. Six of the eight incidents were reported in the Laredo Sector, one in the Del

Rio Sector, and, now, one in the RGV sector. This is the 5th incident of the eight in

which the battery compartment contained cocaine.

Religious

Figures




• Attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 1998 Chevrolet S10 pickup near Sullivan City

in Hidalgo Co for driving on improved shoulder. The driver refused to stop and pursuit

ensued eastbound on US-83 and then southbound on Benavides Rd. The vehicle

approached a dead end, driver bailed out and fled on foot. The Trooper conducted a

search of the vehicle and found 114 lbs of marijuana wrapped in five bundles in the

back seat of the vehicle.

• Attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2002 Nissan Altima near Sullivan City in Starr Co

for speeding. The driver refused to stop and pursuit ensued. The vehicle came to a stop,

the driver bailed out and fled on foot. Troopers conducted an extensive search of the area

and the driver was apprehended. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 490 lbs

of marijuana wrapped in several bundles on the rear floor boards and trunk of the

vehicle.

• Conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix near Rio Grande City in Starr Co

for expired license plates. The Trooper made contact with driver and noticed a strong

odor of fresh marijuana emitting from the bed of the truck. A consent to search was

requested and granted. Trooper located 20 lbs of marijuana concealed inside an ice

chest.

• Conducted a traffic stop on a 1998 Ford pickup near Mercedes in Hidalgo Co for following

too close. The Trooper observed indicators of criminal activity. A consent to search was

requested and granted. Trooper located 43 lbs of marijuana wrapped in 16 sealed

bundles of inside the gas tank of the vehicle.

THP Trooper :

ANALYST NOTE: Two prior concealments in the walls of ice chests have been noted within the past five weeks.

Both instances involved marijuana concealed in the ice chest walls: 29 lbs in the Coastal Bend Sector and 67.6 lbs

at the Hebbronville USBP Checkpoint (Laredo Sector).


• Conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Ford F150 near Alto Bonito in Starr Co for expired

registration. The Trooper conducted a search of the vehicle and found 383 lbs of

marijuana in several bundles on the passenger and back seats. Driver was arrested.

THP Trooper :


• Conducted a traffic stop on a 1996 Chevrolet Cheyenne near La Gloria, TX, in Starr Co

on FM-755 for speeding. The Trooper conducted a search of the vehicle and found 89 lbs

of marijuana in 10 bundles contained within the spare tire. The origin of the marijuana

was Rio Grande City, TX, and the destination was Houston, TX. The driver, from

Livingston, TX, was arrested.



The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the seizure of over 19,000 lbs of

marijuana. This is a 2% decrease from last week. Cocaine seizures increased from last week to a

combined agency total of 381.02 lbs. The USBP, CBP/OFO, DPS Aviation, Pharr PD, DPS-THP

and CID, Starr Co SO, Hidalgo Co SO, Cameron Co SO, Mission PD, Pharr PD, La Joya PD, and

TPWD contributed to the marijuana seizures.

Illegal Alien apprehensions were slightly higher for the reporting period from 1091 to 1097 this

week. The OTM count is down from last week by 5% for a total of 500.

The RGV JOIC Ranger Lt and Border Liaison Officer gave a presentation at the RGV Law

Enforcement Chief’s Association meeting in Weslaco, TX. Discussions included JOIC operations,

grant funding opportunities, as well as the benefits of receiving JOIC bulletins and intelligence

messaging.

The Mexican Military continued to engage DTOs in the streets of Reynosa, Matamoros, San

Fernando, and Miguel Aleman. These missions were in search of high-value cartel targets.

Several gun battles occurred as a result of military action. A large cache of weapons and currency

was seized just south of the border from Rio Grande City, TX. Another gravesite near San

Fernando was uncovered by Mexican authorities this past week with the body count reaching more

than 120. Additional sites are being searched as investigators pursue leads regarding missing

person reports. In AUG 2010, 72 bodies were found in graves near the same location.

RGV JOIC Sector Assessment


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COASTAL BEND UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011


USBPCBP – OFO ICEFBI ATFDEAUSCGTPWDHouston 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



Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 50

Bailouts 9

Criminal Arrests 275

Fugitive Arrests 173


Pursuits 12

Scouts/Decoys 1


IAs/Referrals 55

IAs/USBP 55

OTMs 5

Countries

Honduras 2

El Salvador 1

India 2

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 93.91 lbs

Cocaine 0.04 lbs

Heroin 0.01 lbs


Currency $1,121,845.00

Other Clonazepam (6)

Weapons

Handgun(s) 1

Long Gun(s) 1

Explosive(s) 0


Stolen 3

Recovered 11


Coastal Bend Sector


$51,330 $66,542$32,759

$1,121,845

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$400,000

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Gang Activity

La Santisima Muerte

Kingsville PD stopped a TEXAS SYNDICATE member in a vehicle that had the fuel

cell sending unit removed and replaced. Indications are that the vehicle had been

used for narcotic/currency transportation in the past.

DPS – CID (Corpus Christi), assisted by Nueces Co SO, Nueces Co

Constables and Driscoll PD, arrested Corpus Christi’s most wanted gang

member. The male suspect is the leader of the ACE OF SPADES street

gang that is associated with the MEXICAN MAFIA. The suspect was

attempting to flee to Hidalgo Co to avoid apprehension.

Jacob Cibrian


Gang Activity (cont)

Additional Information

Robstown PD conducted a controlled purchase from a

residence that resulted in an execution of a search

warrant. The search yielded black tar heroin packaged

for delivery. Two arrests were made.

THP Wharton Co, assisted by El Campo PD, seized $42,800 USD, concealed inside the luggage of

a 2007 Dodge pickup that was traveling from Houston to Roma, TX, on US-59S. A small amount of

cocaine and six Clonazepam pills were also located in the back seat of the vehicle.

Jim Wells Co SO assisted by the Texas Rangers made two arrests for

murder involving two confirmed MEXICAN MAFIA hitmen. The murder

was in retaliation for missing cocaine in 2007. The case is still under

investigation with more arrests possible.


Additional Information (cont)

Portland PD seized

$500,000 USD concealed

inside a cardboard box

located inside a motor home

traveling south on US-181,

across the bay from Corpus

Christi.

Refugio Co SO seized $127,905 USD concealed inside a duffel bag that was located in the trunk of

a 2000 Nissan Sentra that was traveling from Sugarland to Edinburg, TX, on US-77S.

San Antonio

Corpus Christi



Suspects tattoo reads

“Muero por mi barrio” or “die

for my barrio”

THP San Patricio Co seized $450,065 USD concealed inside a false floor

in the bottom of the trunk of a 2004 Jaguar XT3 that was traveling from

Houston to Mission, TX, on US-77S. The suspect had 39 border crossings

in the past 18 months using 10 different vehicles. The suspect also had

crossed from Mexico the day of his arrest.

False compartment fabricated to

contain currency.



Modified bench seat fabricated to conceal bundled marijuana.

THP Jim Wells Co seized 28 lbs of marijuana concealed inside the bench seat of a 1997

Chevrolet pickup traveling from Rio Grande City to San Antonio, TX, on US-281N.



False compartment behind rear seat containing bundled marijuana

THP Victoria Co assisted by Victoria Co SO seized

60 lbs of marijuana concealed inside a hidden

compartment behind the rear seat of a 1998 Chevy LS

that was traveling from Mission to Houston, TX, on US-

77N.



Calhoun Co SO initiated a pursuit on SH-35N

involving a Ford pickup and a Chevrolet

pickup. The Chevrolet pickup ran off the road

into a field where 12 IAs absconded and one

IA was detained. The Ford pickup continued

and was stopped by Matagorda Co SO

resulting in 13 IAs detained, two of whom

were from India. A Chevrolet Malibu also

attempted to distract deputies by erratic

maneuvering and passing Deputy vehicles at

high rates of speed during the chase.


Coastal Bend JOIC’s Sector Assessment

Marijuana seizures decreased significantly in the Coastal Bend Sector over the last reporting period

from 2,373.8 lbs to 93.91 lbs. Cocaine seizures also decreased from 18.82 lbs to 0.04 lbs. Five US

currency seizures totaling $1,121,845 USD were reported in the Coastal Bend Sector, which was a

significant increase from last week’s $32,759 USD.

IA referrals and absconds decreased but are still higher than past reporting periods. Stolen vehicles

recovered increased as did bailouts, pursuits, scout vehicles and gang arrests. US-281N and

US-77N remain the main corridors for narcotic seizures. US-59S, US-77S, and US-181S were

locations of large currency seizures. Law enforcement agencies in the Coastal Bend Sector have

seized currency totals in excess of one million USD on two occasions since the beginning of the

year. The other significant seizure occurred during the reporting period ending 11 MAR with

$1,532,690 USD.

A review of the Falfurrias Checkpoint reports revealed that between 7 – 13 APR 2011, there were

731.85 lbs of marijuana and 249.9 lbs cocaine seized at the Falfurrias Checkpoint (US-281N). One

truck/tractor and trailer was seized attempting to conceal a large cocaine load in the sleeper area of

the truck/tractor and a second truck/tractor with trailer attempting to conceal a large marijuana load

was also seized. One commercial bus was used to conceal a small load of marijuana. USBP at the

Falfurrias Checkpoint also seized a small load of marijuana concealed in a package on a Fed Ex

truck. Marijuana seizures at the Falfurrias Checkpoint were down from 7,446.85 to 731.85 lbs this

week.

A review of the Sarita Checkpoint on US-77N indicated 945.3 lbs of marijuana and 6 lbs of cocaine

reported as seized. One commercial bus was used to conceal a small load of marijuana and one

truck/tractor and trailer was located concealing a load of marijuana. A significant marijuana load

was seized that was concealed inside two hot water heaters located in the back of a Ford F-250.

Marijuana seizures at the Sarita Checkpoint were down from 2,858.4 to 945.3 lbs this week.


THP [Carson Co.] –• 16 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Los Angeles, CA, to Norman, OK.• 4 lbs of marijuana – trunk; California to Georgia.

THP [Ellis Co.] –• 80 lbs of cocaine – luggage; Laredo, TX to Dallas, TX.

THP [McLennan Co.] –• 9 grams of PCP, 2 grams of cocaine, 2 grams of marijuana & $6,370 USD –luggage; Dallas, TX to Austin, TX.

CID & THP [Harris Co.] –• 848.1 lbs of marijuana – false, portable fuel tank; Brownsville, TX to Greenwood, MS.• 14.7 grams of cocaine & 23.6 grams of crack cocaine –underneath floorboard carpet; Houston, TX.

THP [Atascosa Co.] –• 28 lbs of marijuana – rocker panel; Edcouch, TX to Austin, TX.

THP [Fayette Co.] –• 90 lbs of marijuana – false floor in cargo area; McAllen, TX to Houston, TX.

THP [Gregg Co.] –• $14,100 USD – body carry cloth; Prichard, AL to Dallas, TX.

THS [Titus Co.] –• 4,605 lbs of marijuana – co-mingled with produce; Brownsville, TX to Chicago, IL.

StatewideCorridorSeizures

THS [Smith Co.] –• 153 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Phoenix, AZ to Tampa, FL.• $24,000USD – passenger’s purse; New Orleans, LA to Garland, TX.

THP [Chambers Co.] –• 250 grams of cocaine – under the back seat; Houston, TX to Beaumont, TX.• 2 grams of methamphetamine & $4,000 USD – seats; Louisiana to Katy, TX.• 13 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Houston, TX to Port Arthur, TX (per teletype).

CID [Tarrant Co.] –• 44.7 grams of methamphetamine & 18.2 grams of marijuana –residence; Haltom City, TX.

THP [Williamson Co.] –• 6.6 lbs of heroin – dashboard; McAllen, TX to Dallas, TX.



10 APR 2011: THP Mt. Pleasant conducted a traffic stop on

a 2003 Freightliner Century Classic, pulling a 1998 Waba

Trailer (both with FL plates), and arrested one suspect. A

consent to search revealed 184 bundles of

marijuana totaling 4,605 lbs co-mingled within a

load of produce. The vehicle originated in Brownsville, TX,

and was destined for Chicago, IL.

cilantrojalapenos



5 APR 2011: DPS-CID, with the assistance of DEA , investigated a drug trafficking

organization that was transporting large amounts of methamphetamine from Beasley,

TX to Houston. While conducting surveillance, Agents observed a suspected load

vehicle, and with the coordinated efforts of Fort Bend SO and Rosenberg PD, a

traffic stop was conducted. A consent to search resulted in the seizure of 14 lbs of

methamphetamine located in a suitcase in the trunk of the vehicle. As suspected,

the vehicle was traveling from Beasley to Houston.

13 APR 2011: THP Jourdanton, with the assistance of DPS-CID, conducted a traffic stop on a

2006 Chevrolet Malibu and arrested two suspects. A consent to search revealed 6.6 lbs of

heroin concealed in a natural void behind the glove box and dashboard. The vehicle was

traveling from McAllen, TX, to Dallas, TX.


7 APR 2011: THP Tyler, with the assistance of DPS-CID and Smith Co Pct #5 CO, conducted a

traffic stop on a rented 2010 Chevrolet Impala and arrested one suspect. A consent to search

was denied and the K-9 Unit was brought to the scene. Following a positive free air alert, a

probable cause search revealed seven bundles of marijuana, totaling 153 lbs, hidden in luggage

in the trunk. The vehicle was traveling from Phoenix, AZ, to Tampa, FL.

13 APR 2011: THP Jourdanton conducted a traffic stop

on a 2003 Hyundai EST and arrested one suspect. A

consent to search revealed 22 bundles of marijuana,

totaling 28 lbs, located inside the rocker panels of the

vehicle. The vehicle was traveling

from Edouch, TX, to Austin, TX.


6 APR 2011: THP Baytown, with the

assistance of Chambers Co SO and

DPS-CID, conducted a traffic stop

on a 2002 Chevrolet Van and

arrested three suspects. A consent

to search revealed 11 kilograms of

cocaine concealed in a hidden

compartment in the front roof area of

the vehicle. The vehicle was

traveling from Houston, TX,

to Lansing, MI.

8 APR 2011: THP Waxahachie, with the assistance

of DPS-CID, conducted a traffic stop on two

vehicles traveling tandem (a 2002 Chevrolet SUV

and a 2006 Ford Pickup, both with TX plates). A

consent to search revealed 37 kilograms of

cocaine within luggage in the transporting vehicle.

The Troopers were able to identify items

connecting all four occupants in both vehicles to

the contraband, and all four

were taken into custody.

The vehicles originated in

Laredo, TX, and were

destined for Dallas, TX.



6 APR 2011: DPS-CID Houston and members of HIDTA Major Drug Squad, received information from

ICE-Brownsville in reference to a suspicious wooden crate being shipped through Houston. The

package was located at the freight line warehouse and the K-9 Unit alerted to the crate. With the

assistance of Houston PD, Harris Co SO, Montgomery Co SO, Houston Fire Department and DEA, a

probable cause search of the crate revealed a fraudulent steel, portable fuel tank. Inside was 63 bundles

of marijuana totaling 848.1 lbs. No arrests have been made, however the investigation will continue.



12 APR 2011: THP Schulenburg, with the assistance of Fayette Co

SO, conducted a traffic stop on a 1997 Jeep Cherokee and arrested

one suspect. A consent to search was denied and the K-9 Unit

called to the scene. Following a positive free air alert, a probable

cause search revealed 20 bundles of marijuana totaling 90 lbs, within

a false floor in the cargo area of the SUV. The marijuana originated

in McAllen, TX, and was destined for Houston, TX.

Santa Muerte tattoo on

suspect



AUTONOMOUS SENSOR PLATFORM (ASP)Monitored by JOICs, BSOC, TX Fusion Center, and USBP BIC

4 IAs were captured from the West Texas Camera

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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICOSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICO



CD. JUÁREZ – On 06 APR 2011, two men and a woman were shot and killed as they drove near the intersection of

Artículo 123 and R. Almada streets in colonia Nuevo México. One man was killed as he attempted to run away. The

victims had closed their neighborhood store several months earlier, then moved away due to extortion threats. Their

vehicle did not have license plates.

Significant events in Mexico

CD. JUÁREZ – On 07 APR 2011, the body of a man in his

thirties was found inside the ruins of a house located at

Membrila alley and Joaquín Terrazas Street, in colonia

Chaveña. The man’s face was covered, his hands were bound

and the body showed signs of torture. A cord was wrapped

around the victim’s neck.

CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 APR 2011 a guard from the

municipal prison was shot and killed near the

intersection of Ricardo Peña and Joaquín Soto

streets in Oasis de la Revolución subdivision.


CD. JUÁREZ – On 08 APR 2011, the commander of

municipal police station Chihuahua was shot and killed

at the intersection of Jilotepec and Malvavisco streets

in the Infonavit Aeropuerto subdivision.

CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 APR 2011, according to witnesses,

women armed with AK-47’s shot and killed two men in their

twenties. The murders occurred near Ignacio Alatorre and

General Terán streets in colonia Mariano Escobedo.

Significant events in Mexico (cont)

CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 APR 2011, a female

municipal police officer was transported to a

hospital in critical condition after being shot while

driving near Santiago Troncoso and Yepómera

streets in colonia Hacienda de las Torres.


CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 APR 2011, a municipal police

officer was shot and killed after walking out of his

home. The homicide occurred near Caridad Bravo

Adams and Baudelio Uribe streets in colonia

Revolución Mexicana.

CD. JUÁREZ – On 11 APR 2011, two bodies were found near

the intersection of Rivera Lara and Teófilo Borunda Avenues.

One male was decapitated and dismembered, and his body

was found inside a blue plastic tub in the street. Nearby, the

body of another male was found. The head was covered with

plastic and tape, and the hands and feet were bound.


The number of DTO-related homicides in

Ciudad Juárez and surrounding communities

continues to increase. There have been 48

DTO-related homicides during this reporting

period. There were 168 killed in March. Thus

far, 80 have been killed in April, bringing the

total to 697 for the year. Figures as of 2400 hours 04/12/2011

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SAN FERNANDO - The bodies of victims abducted at false "narco" checkpoints from buses traveling

through the town of San Fernando, Tamaulipas and murdered at the hands of Los Zetas continue to be

uncovered. The body count as of 13 APR 2011 stood at 126 with the location of another 10 bodies. It is

feared that hundreds more, if not thousands, may be buried in "narco fosas (graves)" throughout this area

of Tamaulipas. An unnamed bus driver stated to the media that bus drivers whose passengers were taken

in “narco” checkpoints were fearful of filing police reports because they were aware of police complicity in

the abductions. The witness added that the abductions of victims travelling by bus had been occurring for

the past six to eight weeks. According to the witness, women of all ages were also taken off buses,

undressed and raped and then abducted. The bus driver reported that fellow drivers from other bus lines

have reported similar incidents in Tabasco, Oaxaca, Guanajuato and in the Tampico area of Tamaulipas.

Another anonymous traveler whose SUV was taken at gunpoint said the federal authorities are powerless

against the criminal cells. He describes how patrols of four to five federal police or 10-15 soldiers come up

against groups of up to 50-100 heavily armed gunmen. Mexico’s Attorney General, Marisela Morales,

announced in a press conference that 16 municipal police officers in San Fernando, Tamaulipas, have

been detained by federal authorities. The ongoing investigation has uncovered evidence that the police

officers allegedly provided protection to a local cell of Los Zetas and covered up the mass homicides and

disposal of bodies by members of this cell.



GUADALUPE – On 11 APR 2011, Juan Carlos Cordoba Ocaña,

“El Furcio,” the suspected leader of the Los Zetas in the

Mexican state of Nuevo Leon and main operator in the city of

Guadalupe, was killed in a gunfight with army troops, who

rescued eight kidnapping victims, the Defense Secretariat said.

The shootout started while soldiers were checking out a tip from

citizens about criminal activities at a house in Guadalupe, a city

in the Monterrey metropolitan area. An unknown number of

gunmen opened fire on the soldiers from inside the house and

Cordoba Ocaña died in the gunfight. Soldiers arrested a suspect and seized “two rifles, two vehicles,

ammunition clips, ammunition and tactical gear,” the Defense Secretariat said. Four children, three women

and a man being held captive at the house were rescued. Cordoba Ocaña was in charge of contract hits,

kidnappings and extortion rackets in Guadalupe, considered the most violent city of the nine in the area

around Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo Leon state. The Zetas boss was also blamed for a series of

attacks with assault rifles and explosives on state police, the secretariat said.

On 13 APR 2011, Mexican authorities announced the seizure of thousands of ammo rds and the arrest of

one man in connection with a smuggling attempt via tractor-trailer at the Pharr-Reynosa International

Bridge. The arrest was conducted during a routine check by the Mexican military at the bridge. According

to the complaint, the suspect drove a 2007 Kenworth tractor-trailer into Reynosa from Pharr and was sent

to an inspection area where a search of the cab revealed a weapons/ammo cache. Inside the cab,

authorities seized three AK-47 assault rifles, 1,000 .223-caliber rds, 3,000 5.56-caliber rds, 100

magazines for AK-47 assault rifles, and 10 magazines for Barrett .50-caliber high-powered rifles. In

addition, they also seized tactical cartridge belts, Oklahoma license plates and various electronic items.ANALYST NOTE: The tractor-trailer used by the Los Zetas to transport a large cache of weapons (reported in the

01 APR 2011 BOSA) had an Oklahoma license plate on the trailer. The license plate had a legitimate license plate

number, but had expired in 2002.


MATAMOROS - Mexican Federal Police engaged in a pursuit

of a truck occupied by armed gunmen on Hwy 2. Police

opened fire on the gunmen several times during the pursuit

which culminated in front of the Universidad del Valle de

México in Matamoros. Initial witness reports state that four

people were killed by rounds fired by police while other

reports state 10 people killed including an injured driver and

passenger reported to be in critical condition in the hospital.

SAN MANUEL - Mexican Army soldiers killed four gunmen during a

shootout near San Manuel. After the battle, soldiers seized five rifles,

68 magazines,1,700 rds of ammo, one vehicle among other articles.


ACAPULCO - On 13 APR 2011, Roberto Abarca Serna, a Social Science professor at the

University Autonomous of Guerrerro and the founder of Carrizo Theater Company, was

kidnapped outside his home in Acapulco by a group of armed gunmen. The kidnappers

called Abarco Serna's wife and demanded a $40,000 pesos ransom for his release. When

his wife, Citlalli Delgado Galdino, took the money to her husband's kidnappers, she too was

taken by force. The kidnappers tied Delgado Galdino to a chair and forced her to watch as

they beheaded her husband. The decapitated body of Abarco Serna was found in a taxi,

just a few meters from Las Cruces Prison. His wife was found sitting on a curb next the

vehicle: bound, gagged and blindfolded, but physically unharmed. Official sources stated a

total of seven narco messages were found inside the vehicle and next to the body. Although

the content of these messages has not been revealed, they were allegedly signed "El

Chapo Guzman.” Abarca Serna was the son of the local business/trade leader Dalia Serna

Tabares.


Significant events in Mexico (cont) MEXICALI - Municipal police in Mexicali, supported by the Mexican

Army, captured two men on 11 APR 2011 after retrieving two duffel

bags full of military style equipment that had been tossed over the

border fence separating Mexicali from the US side of the border.

According to a Mexicali police commander, the two men were

detained as they attempted to flee a police patrol in the vicinty of

Avenida Abelardo Rodriguez and calle Brasil, a short distance from

Border Checkpoint #2. The material in the duffel bags were identified

as 194 inert practice grenades, 192 grenade fuzes, 34 receivers for

various types of weapons, five butt stocks for AR-15/M-16 type weapons and eight bullet proof vests. The

grenades were said to be similar to those used in a recent grenade attack in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It was

unclear if the 192 fuses referred to the M228 practice grenade fuse signified by the light blue and brown

tipped safety levers already on the grenades or if there were separate detonating fuses in the bags. (Note:

Practice grenades can be re-armed and converted into live grenades.)

ANALYST NOTE: The BSOC recently released an assessment

regarding Mexican Cartels use of improvised grenades from

inert training grenades (indicated by the blue spoons.)

Blue spoons



DURANGO - The body of Claudia Avila Yañez, a

Mexican federal prosecutor kidnapped last week in the

northern Mexican state of Durango has been found,

officials said. Yañez’s body was discovered in a marble

workshop in Villa Juarez, a community near the city of

Lerdo. The prosecutor was shot several times in the

abdomen and extremities, the Durango state Attorney

General’s Office said. Avila Yañez was in charge of

handling criminal cases in Gomez Palacio, a city near

the site where her body was found. Gomez Palacio and Villa Juarez are

both in the Comarca Lagunera, an area where drug traffickers have

expanded their operations in recent years. Avila Yañez and two colleagues

were ambushed Thursday night while traveling in an official vehicle, a

spokesman for the Durango bureau of the federal Attorney General’s

Office said. The assailants kidnapped Avila Yañez and Gilberto Barajas,

who has not been found, after killing Gustavo Armando Garcia Silva, the head of the AG’s Durango

bureau, officials said. The AG’s office vowed to find those responsible for the murder. Avila Yañez

had only been on the job at the Durango bureau about a week and had not reported receiving any

threats, an AG’s office spokesman said. Durango is in the “Golden Triangle,” a region that also

includes Sinaloa state, the birthplace of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords, and Chihuahua, the

country’s most violent state.


UPDATES & ASSESSMENT

OPERATION BORDER STAR


OBS Weekly Assessment

Marijuana seizures decreased slightly from 35,484.17 lbs last

week to 32,494.86 lbs this week. The largest single seizure

occurred on IH-30 near Mt Pleasant where DPS Troopers seized

4,605 lbs of marijuana co-mingled within a load of produce from a

2003 Freightliner Century Classic pulling a 1998 Waba Trailer with

Florida plates. In the RGV Sector, Cameron Co SIU Investigators

seized 362 lbs of marijuana from a wooden crate that had been

dropped off at a commercial freight company. The total estimated

street value for reported marijuana seizures during this reporting

period is $28.6 million.

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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)

Horse Trailers

This week Marfa USBP Agents in Presidio Co seized 1,209.2 lbs of marijuana in a false

compartment in the floor of a horse trailer. Since NOV 2010, the BOSA has reported on four

previous incidences of smugglers utilizing horse trailers to transport currency or marijuana.

Reported in the 19 NOV 2010 BOSA, USBP Agents at the US-59 Checkpoint in the Laredo Sector,

conducted an inspection on a pickup hauling a horse trailer leading to the seizure of 393.32 lbs of

marijuana concealed in a false compartment in the horse trailer.

On 04 DEC 2010, CID-Dallas disrupted a large

scale drug trafficking organization that was

transporting US currency, marijuana, and

weapons across state lines and into Mexico.

During an ongoing surveillance operation,

agents discovered $685,825 USD concealed in

a false compartment under the AC unit of a

horse trailer.



Horse Trailers (cont)

On 06 JAN 2010, THP Victoria stopped a 2002 Chevrolet LL, towing a 2010

Tophat horse trailer on IH-37 and arrested one suspect after locating 147 lbs

of marijuana concealed in the floor of the trailer. The marijuana originated in

Donna, TX, and was destined for Dallas.

False

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In the Coastal Bend Sector, THP Victoria seized a horse trailer with a false wall located between the

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always have a lead and

follow-up vehicle.

cargo area and the stall on US-59S. The driver advised

that he was going to Brownsville to pick up a load of

Marijuana and that the organization frequently runs

ANALYST NOTE: This method has also been observed on the US-Canadian border. In JAN 2010 according a

local Canadian law enforcement agency, a particular drug smuggling organization utilized large horse trailers to

transport narcotics to Oklahoma, Kansas, and Chicago.



Cocaine seizures significantly increased from last week’s total, from 76.68 lbs

last week to 460.72 lbs this week. In the RGV Sector, USBP Agents at the

Falfurrias Checkpoint seized 249.90 lbs of cocaine concealed in the sleeper

compartment and the battery box of a tractor-trailer also transporting a legal load

of LG brand televisions. CBP/OFO Officers in the Laredo Sector working at the

Gateway to the Americas Bridge seized 2.43 lbs of cocaine concealed under a

subject’s wig. The total estimated street value for reported cocaine seizures

totaled $15.3 million.

Heroin and methamphetamine seizures for this week’s reporting period total 31.85

lbs and 18.12 lbs, respectively. In the Laredo Sector, CBP/OFO Officers working at the

Gateway to the Americas Bridge (POE 1) seized 31.75 lbs of Heroin concealed within

the intake manifold of a 2003 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup.

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Bulk currency seizures increased from $144,577 USD for last week to $1,604,037 USD this week.

During this reporting period, the Coastal Bend Sector reported three large currency seizures.

Portland PD seized $500,000 USD concealed inside a cardboard box located inside a motor home

traveling south on US-181. Refugio Co SO seized $127,905 USD concealed inside a duffel bag that

was located in the trunk of a 2000 Nissan Sentra that was traveling southbound US-77. THP-San

Patricio Co seized $450,065 USD concealed inside a false floor in the bottom of the trunk of a 2004

Jaguar XT3 traveling southbound on US-77.

The street value of all contraband seized this week represents a loss to Mexican DTOs

and the criminal networks that support them of approximately $48.7 million.

Illegal alien apprehensions increased from last week from 2,987 to 3,073. OTM apprehensions

remained stable. The Laredo Sector had one ASIC apprehension from Bangladesh.

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