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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION This document was created by Texas Department of Public Safety’s Border Security Operations Center in conjunction with federal, state, and local Unified Command partners as part of ongoing border security efforts and should be safeguarded and protected in accordance with the requirements of the above classification. The above classification includes this document and any accompanying attachments and/or e-mails.
Reporting Period: 05 SEPT – 11 OCT 2011
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Key Events and Findings
• Pharr PD seized 926 lbs of cocaine in a bedroom of a private residence in Pharr, TX. This is the
largest single load cocaine seizure reported to the BOSA in the past three years. (p. 54)
• The largest single marijuana seizure occurred in the Rio Grande Valley Sector where a Zavala
Co SO Deputy seized 4,089 lbs of marijuana concealed in four large crates in a 2000 Freightliner
Tractor. (p. 39)
• In the Laredo Sector, USBP Laredo North Agents at the IH-35 Checkpoint seized 21.13 lbs of
cocaine, 13.6 lbs of methamphetamine, and 3.53 lbs of heroin concealed within the radiator walls
of a 2000 Ford F-250. Multi-type drug loads are highly unusual. (p. 46)
• Since AUG 2011, the BOSA has reported on three seizures involving a similar concealment
method using the drive trains in various model-year Ford pickups to conceal narcotics originating
out of the Laredo Sector, particularly heroin and methamphetamine. (p. 98)
• Authorities are investigating the death of the Gulf Cartel’s chief financial officer after his body was
found inside a home off Calle Colinas del Sol in Reynosa on 11 OCT 2011. (p. 86)
• On 05 OCT 2011, the Mexican military launched a series of operations in the state of Tamaulipas,
one of the most violent states in Mexico, that resulted in the deaths of eleven suspected Gulf
Cartel members and the capture of 36 more. (p. 89)
• On 12 OCT 2011, the Mexican military captured Carlos Oliva Castillo, aka "La Rana (Frog),‖ the
No. 3 leader in Los Zetas, at a safe house in Saltillo, Mexico. (p. 93)
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Dallam Lipscomb
Hemphill
Potter Gray
Parmer
Cochran
Yoakum
Hall
Hale Motley
Lubbock Dickens
Andrews
King
Terry
Sherman Hansford Ochiltree
Hutchinson
Wheeler
Randall Armstrong Donley
Castro Briscoe
Childress
Cottle
Hardeman
Foard
Hartley Roberts
Oldham Carson
Deaf Smith Collingsworth
Bailey
Swisher
Lamb Floyd
Hockley Crosby
Gaines
Knox
Lynn Garza Kent Stonewall
Jeff Davis
Reeves
Loving Winkler
Ward
Ector
Dawson
Martin
Zavala
Uvalde Kinney
Edwards
Brewster
La Salle
Dimmit
Starr
Bowie
Cass Cam
p
Titus
Fra
nklin
Mo
rris
Rains Marion
Kaufman Harrison
Panola Gregg
Rusk
Bell
Williamson Milam
Sabine
Trinity
Upshur Wood
Van Zandt
Navarro Hill
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
Bee Live Oak
Duval
Jim Hogg
Henderson
Anderson
Leon
Limestone
Travis
Hays
Comal
Houston
Angelina
Newton
Orange
Cooke Grayson Fannin
Collin Denton 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
Wise Jack
Upton
Brown Coleman
Runnels Coke
Sterling Glasscock
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
Harris Bastrop
Matagorda
Kerr
Real
Bexar
Wilson
Karnes
Caldwell
Gonzales
DeWitt
Waller
Kendall
Atascosa
Frio
Medina
Bandera
Galveston
Fisher
Scurry
Mitchell
Culberson
Webb
Jeff Davis
Val Verde Presidio
Moore
Dona Ana
Luna
Grant
Hidalgo
Eastland
Guadalupe
Jim Wells
Willacy
Kenedy
Cameron
Wharton
Jackson
Victoria
Refugio
San Patricio
Nueces
Kleberg
Brooks
Hudspeth
Otero
Hudspeth El Paso
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF
CONTENTS
El Paso Sector
p. 05-24
Marfa Sector
p. 25-32
Del Rio Sector
p. 33-40
Laredo Sector
p. 41-48 Rio Grande
Valley Sector
p. 49-64
Coastal Bend
Sector
p. 65-73
Statewide Corridor Seizures
p. 74-80
Overall Assessment
p. 94-101
Sig. Mexico Events
p. 81-93
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Operation BORDER STAR 05 OCT – 11 OCT 2011
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EL PASO H U D S P E T H
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UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Anthony PD
El Paso PD
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 Alcoholic Beverage
Commission
El Paso County Constables
USBP CBP – OFO ICE West TX HIDTA EPIC TMF DPS TPWD ATF FBI USMS US Army, Ft. Bliss CID El Paso CO SO Hudspeth CO SO Dona Ana CO SO (NM) Grant CO SO (NM) Hidalgo CO SO (NM) Luna CO SO (NM) Otero CO SO (NM)
Full Map/Table of Contents
N E W M E X I C O
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El Paso Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds --
Bailouts --
Criminal Arrests 91
Fugitive Arrests 49
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 6
Pursuits 1
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals --
IAs/USBP 133
OTMs 21
OTM Countries
El Salvador 4
Guatemala 6
Honduras 3
Malaysia 1
India 2
China 2
Belize 1
Turkey 1
Venezuela 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 5,121.11 lbs
Cocaine 28.46 lbs
Heroin --
Methamphetamine --
Currency --
Other
Ecstasy, 45 pills,
Effexor, 1 pill,
Luvonazole, 1.5 pills,
Lyrice, 90 pills,
Alprazolam, 1 pill,
Olonazepam, 3 pills,
Diazepam, 21 pills
Weapons
Handgun(s) 2
Long Gun(s) --
Explosive(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 34
Recovered 16
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El Paso Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$0
$13,206
$0 $0 $0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
El Paso UC Currency Seizures
1,903.80
2,419.41
1,027.58
5,121.11
0.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
Po
un
ds
of
Mar
ijuan
a Se
ize
d
El Paso UC Marijuana Seizures
92.97
13.11
24.80
28.46
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
Po
un
ds
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
El Paso UC Cocaine Seizures
141
168
204
133
0
50
100
150
200
250
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
Nu
mb
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of
IAs
Ap
pre
he
nd
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El Paso UC Illegal Aliens
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Ten gang-related incidents were reported this period involving twelve arrests of members from
seven different gangs. There were six criminal arrests and one fugitive arrest. The incidents
involved: Theft, Assault / Family Violence, Unlawful Carry of a Weapon, Possession of a Controlled
Substance, DWI, and Possession of Marijuana.
Barrio Azteca Sunset Territory Moon City Locos West Side Locos
Folk Blood Hated By Many
Gang Activity for the week of 06 thru 12 October 2011
The Sunset Territory gang is
also identified as Sunset Trece
or SST. Sunset is a Sureno set
in El Paso. Members are
primarily in the Central part of
town. The El Paso Police
Department’s gang database
shows approximately 57
confirmed members.
Source: El Paso PD Gang Unit January February March April May June July August September
Total Number of Active Gangs 228 228 228 231 235 236 236 237 246
Number of Gang Members 3660 3660 3666 3663 3667 3667 3673 3677 3677
Number of Juveniles 206 199 185 169 162 150 144 126 115
Number of Females 286 286 286 286 286 286 287 287 287
Number of Males 3,168 3,175 3,190 3,208 3,219 3,231 3,242 3,264 3,275
GANG Call-Outs to Date 2011 4 5 5 7 7 7 8 11 12
GANG Call-Outs Cleared by Arrest 3 3 3 5 5 5 5 8 9
Number of GANG Arrests (YTD) 7 7 7 11 11 11 13 19 20
Number of Drive-Bys from Jan 1 to Date 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1
Number of Cases received by Gang Unit to Date 71 157 157 303 349 428 492 561 606
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El Paso Co SHOCAP Data Sheet
SHOCAP stands for Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program. The El Paso Co SHOCAP Task
Force includes officers from various law enforcement agencies and the El Paso Co Attorney’s Office. There are
currently 57 juveniles in the SHOCAP program with 46 listed as gang members attending 26 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 11 October 2011)
School District School Gang
El Paso ISD
Delta Academy Varrio Gatos Locos, Hoova Crips, Varrio Hacienda Heights, Latin Kings, Sur 13, Skunx, and Varrio North East
El Paso High Barrio Canuto Rifa
Burges High School Varrio San Juan
Austin High School Varrio Glenwood Street, Central Side Locos, Can’t Be Stopped
Andress High School Black Out or North Side, Brown Pride Kings
Chapin High School Brown City Gangsters, Barrio San Chuco, Most Realist Krew
Jefferson High School Segundo Barrio Kings
Franklin High School Puro Barrio Sandoval
Henderson Middle School West Side Nation
Guillen Middle School 36 Mafia
Macarthur Middle School Brown City Gang
Socorro ISD
Socorro High School Bloods
Montwood High School Varrio Chuco Trece, Sur 13
El Dorado High School Varrio San Juan
Keys Academy Thug Nation Soldier
Ysleta ISD
Parkland High Varrio North East
Ysleta High Los Midnite Locos
Bel Air High Ruthless
Hanks High Varrio Hacienda Heights
Eastwood High School Can’t Be Stopped
Tejas Academy Varrio North East
Cesar Chavez Academy Lower Valley Hoodlems
Clint ISD Horizon High School Original Gangster Pride
Fabens ISD Fabens High Barrio Fabens Locos
San Elizario ISD San Elizario High School Original Street Kings
Paso Del Norte ISD Paso Del Norte Academy Barrio Campastre Locos, Varrio Hacienda Heights
Information courtesy of The El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department SHOCAP Unit
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Gang Activity On 2 OCT 2011, a THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop in the Montana Vista, TX, area. During the
Trooper’s interview, the driver, Moises RODRIGUEZ, and passenger, Emanuel LOPEZ, stated that
they were originally from the Chicago, IL, area but live in El Paso, TX. Both were self-admitted
ALMIGHTY LATIN KINGS and both had Latin Kings tattoos. RODRIQUEZ’s neck left side, and
LOPEZ’s left forearm and right hand. LOPEZ is currently wanted for felony assault in FL (no
extradition). Additionally, LOPEZ is also on felony probation in El Paso Co.
Moises Rodriguez
DOB: 3/22/1982
DL Photo taken in 2009.
LOPEZ:
Left forearm
Crown tattoo
LOPEZ:
Right hand
―K Lion‖ tattoo
Lopez, Emanuel B
DOB: 3/16/1988
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Gang Activity On 06 OCT 2011 at approximately 11:36 PM, the El Paso PD, with the assistance of the USMS and
DPS Aircraft, arrested Samuel EVANS and Jamelle SCOTT. EPPD units were conducting an on-
going investigation when EVANS and SCOTT fled from officers on foot. EPPD Officers, with the
assistance of DPS Aircraft, located EVANS and SCOTT a short distance away. EVANS was found
to be in possession of a plastic bag that contained approximately 0.94 ounces of marijuana, and
16 individual packages of cocaine with a total weight of approximately 80 grams. EVANS was
charged for the narcotics possession and had two additional outstanding warrants and a Parole
Violation warrant out of Austin, TX (no bond). SCOTT was booked into the El Paso Co Jail on three
outstanding warrants and seven outstanding traffic warrants.
Samuel Evans
DOB 02/05/1984
Jamelle Allen Scott
DOB 12/28/1982
Listed as FOLK
NATION GANG
member in ILeads
Additional Information
On 05 OCT 2011, Investigators with the West
Texas High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area
(HIDTA) Stash House Unit arrested Alejandro
MUNIZ and seized 12 bundles of marijuana
weighing approximately 27.13 lbs located
inside a cardboard box in a bedroom. MUNIZ
was arrested and booked into the El Paso Co
Jail. Alejandro Muniz
DOB: 02/03/1984
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
On 08 OCT 2011, the El Paso PD arrested Joel MAYBIN for Unauthorized
Use of a Motor Vehicle and Failure To Identify False/Fictitious Info after
MAYBIN was stopped for a traffic violation in a 2002 Mitsubishi Galant he
was driving. Further investigation revealed that the Mitsubishi had been
reported stolen on 04 OCT 2011 out of Ontario, CA, PD. MAYBIN provided
officers with a fictitious name and was placed under arrest. EPPD Auto
Theft Task Force Officers assisted with the investigation. Joel Maybin
DOB: 10/07/1991
Additional Information
JOIC Note: SENTRI provides expedited CBP processing for pre-approved, low-
risk travelers. Applicants must voluntarily undergo a thorough biographical
background check against criminal, law enforcement, customs, immigration, and
terrorist indices; a 10-fingerprint law enforcement check; and a personal interview
with a CBP Officer.
On 5 OCT 2011, CBP Agents at the Paso Del Norte POE seized 18.84 lbs of cocaine concealed in
the rocker panels of a Lincoln Town car. The driver was a US/SENTRI participant. The vehicle with
TXLPs was identified for secondary inspection and during the inspection, a CBP K-9 alerted to the
vehicle, resulting in the discovery of cocaine and the arrest of the driver.
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YSELTA POE CBP-OFO Officers seized:
04 OCT 2011 –
209.13 lbs of marijuana
1997 Ford F-150
04 OCT 2011 –
99.65 lbs of marijuana
1997 Ford F-150 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS POE CBP-OFO Officers seized:
06 OCT 2011 –
90.32 lbs of marijuana
1998 Isuzu Rodeo
11 OCT 2011 –
31.48 lbs of marijuana
1995 Nissan 200SX
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CBP-OFO Officers seized:
05 OCT 2011 –
YSELTA POE
55.25 lbs of marijuana
2000 Ford Explorer
Concealment: Tires
11 OCT 2011 –
BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS POE
42.77 lbs of marijuana
1996 Ford Explorer
Concealment: Spare Tire
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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CBP-OFO Officers seized:
09 OCT 2011 – YSLETA
48.85 lbs of marijuana
1998 Ford Explorer
11 OCT 2011 – YSLETA
101.1 lbs of marijuana
1997 Ford F-150
(metal containers within)
09 OCT 2011 – BRIDGE OF THE
AMERICAS POE
82.67 lbs of marijuana
1999 Nissan Quest
(also in dashboard and firewall)
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CBP-OFO Officers seized:
06 OCT 2011 –
BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS POE
32.72 lbs of marijuana
2004 Nissan Platina
CONCEALMENT: Firewall
10 OCT 2011 –
YSLETA POE
7.23 lbs of marijuana
1992 Chevrolet Silverado
CONCEALMENT: Intake manifold
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CBP-OFO Officers seized:
05 OCT 2011 –
8.91 lbs of cocaine
Pedestrian
CONCEALMENT: Body (stomach)
08 OCT 2011 –
330.85 lbs of marijuana
1996 Dina Commercial Bus “Conacionales”
CONCEALMENT: Restroom, under toilet
08 OCT 2011 –
134.79 lbs of marijuana
1999 Saturn SC2
CONCEALMENT: Rear driver side
quarter panel and behind the rear seat
back cushion
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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CBP-OFO Officers seized:
07 OCT 2011 –
Ysleta POE Cargo Facility
3,129 lbs of marijuana
1992 International tractor
CONCEALMENT: Cardboard
boxes
11 OCT 2011 –
Bridge of the Americas POE
11.42 lbs of cocaine
2004 Kia Sorrento
CONCEALMENT:
Undercarraige
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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05 OCT 2011 –
144.51 lbs of marijuana
2001 Pontiac Sunfire
CONCEALMENT: Front Bumper
11 OCT 2011 –
55.11 lbs of marijuana
2002 Dodge Ram
CONCEALMENT: Frame
CBP-OFO Officers seized:
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NEW MEXICO
Seizures
09 OCT 2011 – Columbus, NM, POE
158.73 lbs of marijuana
1998 Chevrolet Blazer
CONCEALMENT: gas tank, spare tire and
floorboard of cargo area
12 OCT 2011 – Lorgsburg, NM, AOR
168.6 lbs of marijuana
CONCEALMENT: Eight makeshift burlap
backpacks
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Compared to the previous week, the El Paso Sector experienced an increase in marijuana and
cocaine seizures. There was a decrease in heroin and no reported seizures of methamphetamine
or currency this reporting period. There was an increase in the number of reported stolen vehicles
(34 compared to last week’s 11), and an increase of recovered (16) stolen vehicles, as reported by
El Paso PD and/or El Paso Co SO.
Of the total 5,091 lbs of marijuana seized at the POEs, 896 lbs was seized at the Bridge of the
Americas (BOTA) POE, 3,892 lbs at the Ysleta POE, 144 lbs at the Paso Del Norte POE, and
168 lbs within the Lordsburg area. There were no reported seizures at the Fabens POE or Santa
Teresa POE. There were 20 reported marijuana seizures across the POEs, and two cocaine
seizures: BOTA (8.91 lbs) and Paso Del Norte POE (18.85 kilos).
The predominate concealment methods for marijuana during this reporting period were: gas tanks
(5), floors (4), firewalls (3), tires (3), dashboards (2), Tractor trailers (2), and one each: bumper,
quarter panel, rocker panel, transfer case, manifold, truck bed, bus, and body carry.
The El Paso PD reported 14 marijuana seizures totaling 29 lbs and six cocaine seizures totaling
0.76 lbs. The El Paso SO reported two marijuana seizures totaling 0.32 lbs and no cocaine
seizures.
El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
City-wide index crime continues to show a
decreased rate of 7% as compared to the same
time frame last year. There is a 650% increase
(13) in murders, a 29% increase (42) in sexual
assaults, a 6% decrease (24) in robberies, a 5%
decrease (441) in assaults, a 4% decrease (62)
in burglary, a 9% decrease (1,028) in larceny, a
11% decrease (130) in vehicle theft, and a 1%
decrease (23) in vehicle burglary.
Citywide (YTD through Oct 8th, 2011)
Offense 2010 2011 % Change
Murder 2 15 650%
Sexual Aslt 145 187 29%
Robbery 373 349 -6%
Aslt 9,102 8,661 -5%
Burglary 1,491 1,429 -4%
Larceny 10,991 9,963 -9%
Veh Theft 1,202 1,072 -11%
*Burg Vehicle 1,968 1,945 -1%
Total: 23,306 21,676 -7%
*** Crime Rate: 3,615 3,362 -7%
Murder, 2
Sexual Aslt, 145
Robbery, 373
Aslt, 9,102
Burglary, 1,491
Larceny , 10,991
Veh Theft, 1,202
*Burg Vehicle , 1,968
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending 8 OCT 2010
Murder, 15
Sexual Aslt, 187
Robbery, 349
Aslt, 8,661
Burglary, 1,429
Larceny , 9,963
Veh Theft, 1,072
*Burg Vehicle , 1,945
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending 8 OCT 2011
El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment (cont)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
During this reporting period, 133 IAs were apprehended. IA apprehensions decreased by 71 from the
previous week’s 204. Total reported IA apprehensions within the El Paso Sector from 5 JAN through 11
OCT 2011 were 8,414 with 598 being Other Than Mexican (OTM). There were two ASIC apprehensions:
one from Malaysia and one from Turkey.
From 10/05 – 10/11 (21 OTM Apprehensions)
Leading IA OTM’s from 5 Jan to date:
Guatemala 160
Honduras 105
El Salvador 100
Brazil 54
India 31
HONDO, 3
INDIA, 2
BELILZ, 1 ELSAL, 4
TURKE, 1
GUATE, 6
MALAY, 1 CJINA, 2
VENEZ, 1 HONDO
INDIA
BELILZ
ELSAL
TURKE
GUATE
MALAY
CJINA
VENEZ
OTM Apprehensions between 05 OCT - 11 OCT
El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment (cont)
0
100
200
300
400
500
7-Jan-11 7-Feb-11 7-Mar-11 7-Apr-11 7-May-11 7-Jun-11 7-Jul-11 7-Aug-11 7-Sep-11 7-Oct-11
2011 El Paso Sector IA Apprehensions to Date
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H U D S P E T H
P E C O S
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
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 PD Pecos PD Presidio PD
USBP CBP - OFO ICE /HSI NPS West TX HIDTA TMF TPWD DPS Brewster CO SO Culberson CO SO
P R E S I D I O
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Marfa Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 14
Bailouts 1
Criminal Arrests 61
Fugitive Arrests 2
Gang Related Criminal Arrests --
Pursuits 1
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 9
IAs/USBP 48
OTMs 5
Countries
South Africa 1
Belize 1
United Kingdom 1
Guatemalan 1
Russia 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 2,920.71 lbs
Cocaine --
Heroin 0.001 lbs
Methamphetamine --
Currency --
Other
Hyrdrocodone 1.5 pills,
Hash 0.02 lbs,
Hash oil 0.07 lbs,
Spice 0.01 lbs,
Benzo 6 pills,
Endocent 1.5 pills,
Weapons
Handgun(s) 4
Long Gun(s) 3
Explosive(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen --
Recovered --
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Marfa Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
36
57 53
48
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
Nu
mb
er
of
IAs
Ap
pre
he
nd
ed
Marfa UC Illegal Aliens
0.00
0.01
0.00 0.00 0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
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of
Co
cain
e S
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Marfa UC Cocaine Seizures
454.71
1,774.25
221.58
2,920.71
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
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$0
$223
$0 $0 $0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Gang Activity Marfa USBP Agents seized 107.45 lbs of marijuana and apprehended two USCs on US-67. The
marijuana was concealed behind the rear seat. The subjects and marijuana were referred to ICE for
federal prosecution. The suspected gang affiliation is - SOUTHWEST GANGSTER.
SOUTH
WEST
Words: F*** YOU
Picture: Middle finger.
DPS Aviation patrolled in Jeff Davis Co for illegal activity on the Brite Ranch. The Aircrew
then landed and checked on surveillance cameras located at a known layup location.
The Marfa JOIC was notified along with the Jeff Davis Co SO.
On 11 OCT 2011, Sanderson USBP Agents assisted by CBP Air and Marine seized
226.05 lbs of marijuana and apprehended two IAs south of US-90. Five subjects
absconded. The subjects and marijuana were referred to DEA.
Additional Information
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional Information
Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 1,036 lbs of marijuana from a truck
tractor/semi trailer and apprehended one USC at the IH-10 Checkpoint. The subject
and marijuana were referred to DEA for federal prosecution.
Sanderson USBP Agents assisted by Terrell Co SO seized 446.8 lbs of marijuana, and one
vehicle on US-285. Eight subjects emerged from the brush, loaded the vehicle and returned south.
One subject was seen absconding from the vehicle after a short pursuit, no apprehensions were
made. The marijuana was referred to DEA. USBP seized the vehicle.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional Information Marfa USB Agents seized 710.85 lbs of marijuana hidden throughout the vehicle
and apprehended two USCs at the US-67 Checkpoint. The subjects and marijuana
were referred to ICE for federal prosecution.
Narcotics compressed and hidden in floor of vehicle.
Compressed bundle in metal
container removed from gas tank.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information Marfa USBP Agents seized 257.85 lbs of marijuana concealed in homemade
sugar sack backpacks abandoned on the Miller Ranch near Valentine, TX. The
marijuana was referred to DEA.
Marfa USBP Agents seized 129.35 lbs of marijuana and apprehended one USC at the US-67
Checkpoint. The subject and marijuana were referred to DEA for federal prosecution.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Marfa Unified Command Sector Assessment
Total marijuana seized this week increased compared to last week, as noted in last week’s BOSA.
This reflects the continued up and down trend of seizures across the area.
The IH-10 Checkpoint remained active this week with several seizures of marijuana including the
largest sector seizure, totaling 1,036 lbs. Also at the IH-10 Checkpoint, a large commercial load was
seized in a box-type moving van. The US-67 Checkpoint was also active with several large
seizures. Terrell Co was active with two large seizures this week, the first in several weeks. Activity
was seen across the sector with backpacking continuing to be the most prevalent method of
smuggling.
IA apprehensions decreased slightly this week at 48 compared to last week’s 53. Criminal arrests
ended a three week decline with 61 arrests compared to last week’s 51.
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
7-Jan-11 7-Feb-11 7-Mar-11 7-Apr-11 7-May-11 7-Jun-11 7-Jul-11 7-Aug-11 7-Sep-11 7-Oct-11
2011 Marfa Sector Marijuana Siezures to Date Marijuana Average
(First 38 Weeks):
1,293.9 lbs
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V A L V E R D E
U V A L D E
R E A L
M A V E R I C K
K I N N E Y
D I M M I T
E D W A R D S
Z A V A L A
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Dimmit Co SO Kinney Co SO Maverick CO SO Real CO SO Val Verde CO SO Uvalde CO SO Zavala CO SO Del Rio PD 38th Judicial District (Volunteer) Dimmit Co Constable (Volunteer) PCT 2 Dimmit Co Constable (Volunteer) PCT 3 Uvalde PD (Volunteer) Zavala Co Constable (Volunteer)
USBP CBP-OFO CBP-ICE South TX HIDTA NPS DEA USCG USMS TPWD TMF IBWC DPS Dimmit CO SO Kinney CO SO
Full Map/Table of Contents
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Del Rio Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 2
Bailouts 2
Criminal Arrests 5
Fugitive Arrests 4
Gang Related Criminal Arrests --
Pursuits --
Scouts/Decoys 1
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals --
IAs/USBP 274
OTMs 88
OTM Countries
El Salvador 21
Guatemala 20
Honduras 45
Nicaragua 2
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 5,130.56 lbs
Cocaine 23.00 lbs
Heroin 0.3 lbs
Methamphetamine --
Currency --
Other --
Weapons
Handgun(s) --
Long Gun(s) --
Ammunition 4,460 rds
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen --
Recovered 3
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Del Rio Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$0 $0
$11,329
$0 $0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
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of
US
Cu
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ncy
Se
ize
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Del Rio UC Currency Seizures
170.53 671.17
2,447.35
5,130.56
0.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
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Del Rio UC Marijuana Seizures
15.03
0.05 0.04
23.00
0.00
5.00
10.00
15.00
20.00
25.00
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
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Del Rio UC Cocaine Seizures
273
268
329
274
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
On 06 OCT 2011, a Zavala Co SO Deputy stopped a 1998 Ford Explorer for a traffic violation.
The driver stated she did not know the passenger, and they both gave conflicting stories about
their reasons for traveling. The driver had $1,000 USD on her, and had been arrested for
human smuggling five days prior in Junction. The driver was arrested for driving on a
suspended DL. No disposition on the vehicle and other subject.
Southbound Operations
Gang activity
On 06 OCT 2011, a USBP K-9 unit assisted the FBI in execution of a search warrant
of a suspected member of the MEXIKANEMI (TEXAS MEXICAN MAFIA). The K-9
unit located 0.008 lbs of marijuana in the shower. The subject was taken into
custody by the FBI.
CBP-OFO and USBP are conducting Operation OUTBOUND.
On 05 OCT 2011, a Val Verde Co SO Deputy initiated a stop on a black Chevrolet pickup. The
driver immediately absconded into the brush. Deputies inventoried the vehicle and located a
black & red Polo suitcase with 4,460 rds of .223 cal ammo inside. A search for the subject was
negative, the vehicle was impounded, and the ammo was seized.
Additional Information
On 08 OCT 2011, a Maverick Co SO Deputy stopped a black 2002 Ford Explorer near the
intersection of US-277 and Foster Maldonado Blvd in Eagle Pass, TX. The driver gave
consent to search the vehicle. USBP Agents with a K-9 were requested and subsequently
alerted to the vehicle. A search revealed a false compartment in the rear bumper containing
approximately 23 lbs of cocaine. The subject was arrested and the case was turned over to
the DPS.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CORRECTION: Gang activity
On 02 OCT 2011, a Dimmit Co Deputy Constable stopped a 2012 Ford F-350 for speeding on
FM-190. During the interview, the driver was observed to have numerous tattoos consistent with
PARTIDO REVOLUCIONARIO MEXICANO (PRM). The subject admitted to being involved in a
gang in the past, but would not acknowledge which one. The subject further admitted to being in
prison for manslaughter and recently being released. The subject was cited and released.
Revolution is the Solution
Brown Pride
Mexico Coat of Arms
Fronteras
BANDA
BSOC Note: The subject would not
identify himself as a member of any
specific gang. In last week’s BOSA, the
subject was listed as LATIN KING, but
upon examination of tattoos and a check
with TDCJ Gang databases, the subject
was determined to be a confirmed PRM
member. Also, the subject had been
convicted of manslaughter, not murder.
Larger word, ―Aguilon‖. Listed as
nickname in TDCJ Gang database.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional Information
On 10 OCT 2011, a Val Verde Co SO Deputy met with a property owner. The owner
showed the Deputy a number of strange looking bundles that had been discovered in the
shed behind the house. The Deputy identified the substance as marijuana and seized it.
The marijuana, weighing 805.25 lbs, and information were turned over to ICE for
further investigation.
On 07 OCT 2011, CBP-OFO Officers referred a driver, a previous narcotics
smuggling violator, to secondary inspection. A K-9 unit alerted to the red 2000 Ford
F-250 and there were high buster readings on the auxiliary diesel tank in the bed of
the truck. The tank contained 67 bricks weighing 115.79 lbs of marijuana. The
subject and the marijuana were turned over to ICE for prosecution.
Trap door in auxiliary diesel tank
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
On 10 OCT 2011, a Zavala Co SO Deputy stopped a 2000 Freightliner Tractor for a routine traffic
violation. The driver was operating with a suspended license. A search of the trailer revealed
4,089 lbs of marijuana concealed in four large crates. The driver was arrested, the marijuana was
seized by the Zavala Co SO, and the tractor trailer was impounded.
Empty crates braced in back of
trailer to conceal marijuana load
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Del Rio Unified Command Sector Assessment
This reporting period saw a significant increase in marijuana due to two seizures. One seizure that
occurred in Zavala Co involved a Freightliner tractor-trailer which resulted in 4,089 lbs and the
arrest of one subject. The second seizure was in Val Verde Co, where a vacant house was used as
a stash house resulting in 805.25 lbs seized. The owner reported the unauthorized use of the
property to the Val Verde Co SO. Maverick Co SO seized 23 lbs of cocaine following a traffic stop.
Approximately 0.3 lbs of heroin was located in a salvage vehicle in Uvalde after the owner of the
salvage yard contacted the USBP.
Val Verde Co SO seized 4,460 rds of .223 cal ammo following an attempted traffic stop that resulted
in a bailout and the driver absconding. All other categories, including ammo, decreased from last
reporting period.
0.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
7-Jan-11 7-Feb-11 7-Mar-11 7-Apr-11 7-May-11 7-Jun-11 7-Jul-11 7-Aug-11 7-Sep-11 7-Oct-11
2011 Del Rio Sector Marijuana Siezures to Date Weekly Average
(39-weeks):
1,775.53 lbs
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
W E B B
J I M H O G G
D U V A L
Z A P A T A
L A S A L L E
F R I O UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Jim Hogg CO SO La Salle CO SO Webb CO SO Zapata CO SO Dilley PD Laredo PD Pearsall PD
CBP ICE TPWD TMF DPS Duval CO S O Frio CO SO
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Laredo Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds --
Bailouts --
Criminal Arrests 11
Fugitive Arrests --
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 1
Pursuits --
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 42
IAs/USBP 614
OTMs 183
OTM Countries
Brazil 2
Costa Rica 1
Dominican 2
Ecuador 5
El Salvador 19
Guatemala 37
Honduras 103
India 7
Lebanon 1
Nicaragua 1
Peru 1
Qatar 1
Sri Lanka 2
Uruguay 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 2,189.00 lbs
Cocaine 21.15 lbs
Heroin 10.44 lbs
Methamphetamine 13.6 lbs
Currency $ 13,000.00
Other: --
Weapons
Handgun(s) 3
Long Gun(s) --
Grenades(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 4
Recovered 1
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Laredo Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
467
665 623
614
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
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Ap
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Laredo UC Illegal Aliens
$17,000
$0 $0
$13,000
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
$18,000
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
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US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
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Laredo UC Currency Seizures
3,787.32
1,026.10
4,125.11
2,189.00
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
21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11 12-Oct-11
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Laredo UC Marijuana Seizures
0.07 0.00
86.45
21.15
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11 12-Oct-11
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Co
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Laredo UC Cocaine Seizures
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Gang Activity
On 07 OCT 2011, Laredo PD Officers arrested a male subject, identified as a HERMANOS DE
PISTOLEROS LATINOS (HPL) gang member, and a female in Laredo, TX. Both subjects were
charged with Robbery, and four counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance. Officers
recovered 0.024 lbs of Cocaine, 0.007 lbs Heroin, 14.5 Pills of Xanax, and 11 pills of
Methadone. Both subjects were remanded to Webb Co. Jail.
On 10 OCT 2011, Zapata Co SO Deputy observed a male subject on the side of the road of
TX-16, about 3 miles east of Zapata, TX. The male subject advised the Deputy that he was in
the US illegally and had been walking for four days. The subject was turned over to USBP
Agents.
Additional information
6.9 lbs of black tar heroin
2006 Ford Fusion
Concealment: Lower legs of a
male body carrier.
On 04 OCT 2011, CBP/OFO Officers seized…
Gateway to Americas Bridge
$13,000 USD, AR-15
flashlights and a
Kevlar helmet
2005 Toyota Camry
Concealment: Bag
Lincoln-Juarez Bridge (outbound)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
23 SEP 2011: With assistance from ICE and DEA, executed a search warrant at a residence
in Laredo, TX. A total of 609 lbs of marijuana were seized from the residence. One male
subject was arrested.
25 SEP 2011: Seized 804.2 lbs of marijuana and two handguns from a residence in Laredo, TX. One
male subject was arrested. This is an ongoing investigation and more arrests are anticipated.
29 SEP 2011: Patrolling TX-359, in Laredo, TX, initiated a traffic stop on a light blue 1995 Honda Accord.
The driver and two passengers could not provide any identification. All three male subjects were
identified as being in the US illegally. The subjects were turned over to USBP Agents and the vehicle
was seized.
WEBB CO SO DEPUTIES…
01 OCT 2011: Responded to the Bristol Ranch, near Laredo, TX, in reference to an abandoned vehicle.
The black 2010 Ford Fusion had been reported stolen out of Goliad, TX. The vehicle was impounded.
03 OCT 2011: Detained two subjects that were found to be in this country illegally. Both subjects were
turned over to USBP.
Between 04 OCT 2011 thru 05 OCT 2011: Assisting USBP Agents, detained seven male and
two female subjects illegally in the US, in Laredo, TX. The subjects were turned over to USBP.
REVISITED: THP TROOPER seized…
On 04 OCT 2011, THP Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 1998 Chevrolet pickup traveling on US-83N
near Laredo, TX. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 35.2 lbs of cocaine concealed within
the gas tank of the vehicle. Two male
subjects were arrested and the vehicle
was seized. (Included in last week’s BOSA
without pictures)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
USBP AGENTS… On 06 OCT 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents working near the Los Palos Ranch
seized 44.9 lbs of abandoned marijuana. The contraband was turned over to DEA.
On 07 OCT 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents
encountered a blue 1997 Ford F-250 near
Hebbronville, TX. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle
traveled through
a fence where several subjects bailed out and absconded. The Agents
discovered 567 lbs of marijuana abandoned in the vehicle. No arrests were
made. The vehicle and contraband were seized.
On 08 OCT 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents working at the IH-35 Checkpoint seized 21.13 lbs of
cocaine, 13.6 lbs of methamphetamine, & 3.53 lbs of heroin during a secondary inspection after a K-9
alert. The contraband was concealed within the radiator walls of a black 2000 Ford F-250 with TXLPs.
The female driver and female passenger were arrested. The contraband, vehicle and subjects were
turned over to DEA.
Driver: Cruz-
Trevino, Isabel
02/11/1975
Passenger:
Trevino, Ana
Alicia
11/15/1985
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
USBP AGENTS… On 10 OCT 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents working the TX-16 Checkpoint
seized 115 lbs of marijuana located in the gas tank of a white 1997 Dodge Ram
1500 pickup after a service K-9 alerted to the vehicle. Both subjects were arrested.
The vehicle, narcotics, and subjects were turned over to Jim Hogg Co SO.
Smith, Audrey
10/20/1957 Page, Joshua
Wayne
11/07/1991
On 11 OCT 2011, USBP Freer Agents working at the US-59 Checkpoint seized 48.9 lbs of
marijuana from a 2010 Nissan Armada. The driver, carrying a current CHL license, was a legitimate
security guard in uniform, complete with a duty belt, including a Ruger P95 9mm pistol. The
subject, narcotics, weapon, and vehicle were turned over to the Central South TX Criminal
Investigations Unit (a TX LE Task Force).
Driver: Molina, Ramon
8/05/1970
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 Sep-11 Oct-11
2011 Laredo Sector Currency Siezures to Date
Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment
The Laredo Unified Command had a decrease in all seizures this reporting period with the
exception of currency seizures. Currency increased due to a single seizure of $13,000 USD.
Overall alien apprehensions decreased from 623 to 614. OTM apprehensions decreased while UA
referrals from the Unified Command increased from 36 to 42. Reported stolen vehicles decreased
from nine to four and recoveries from five to one, all from Laredo, TX.
The largest single marijuana seizure this week was 804.2 lbs of marijuana by Webb Co SO
Deputies from a residence in Laredo, TX. USBP Agents working at the IH-35 Checkpoint seized
21.13 lbs of cocaine, 13.6 lbs of methamphetamine, & 3.53 lbs of heroin concealed within the
radiator walls of a black 2000 Ford F-250 resulted in the largest narcotics seizure for the AOR and
concealment method not used in some time in this sector.
Weekly Average
(for 39 weeks):
$90,626 USD
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
K E N E D Y
S 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
UNIFIED COMMAND
MEMBERS
CBP – USBP CBP – OFO ATF ICE NCIS USCG US Fish & Wildlife Starr Co HIDTA DPS – THP, CID, AVN Texas Rangers TPWD Texas Military Forces TXNG CDAE Cameron Co SO Hidalgo Co SO Kenedy Co SO Willacy Co SO Starr Co SO Hidalgo Co Pct 3 Hidalgo Co Pct 4 Alamo PD Alton PD Brownsville PD Donna PD Edcouch PD
Elsa PD Edinburg PD Harlingen PD Hidalgo PD La Feria PD La Grulla PD La Joya PD La Villa PD Los Fresnos PD Mercedes PD Mission PD Palmhurst PD Palmview PD Penitas PD Pharr PD Raymondville PD Rio Grande City PD Roma PD San Benito PD San Juan PD UTPA PD UTB PD Weslaco PD
Full Map/Table of Contents
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Rio Grande Valley Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 7
Bailouts 7
Criminal Arrests 36
Fugitive Arrests 1
Gang Related Criminal Arrests --
Pursuits 5
Scouts/Decoys --
Spikings --
Splash Downs 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 17,881.77 lbs
Cocaine 1,020.96 lbs
Heroin 1.03 lbs
Methamphetamine --
Currency $58,425.00
Other --
Weapons
Handgun(s) 1
Long Gun(s) 2
Ammunition 45 rds
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered Stolen --
Recovered 3
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 23
IAs/USBP 1,170
OTMs 452
OTM Countries
El Salvador 135
Guatemala 173
Honduras 111
India 3
Ecuador 11
Dominican Republic 2
China 1
Nicaragua 5
Nepal 1
Costa Rica 3
Romania 1
Nigeria 1
Bangladesh 4
Venezuela 1
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Rio Grande Valley Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$1,635,080
$24,782
$491,203
$58,425 $0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
RGV UC Currency Seizures
20,510.33
20,648.07
19,972.70
17,881.77
16,000.00
16,500.00
17,000.00
17,500.00
18,000.00
18,500.00
19,000.00
19,500.00
20,000.00
20,500.00
21,000.00
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
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ds
of
Mar
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RGV UC Marijuana Seizures
207.74
48.65 112.11
1,020.96
0.00
200.00
400.00
600.00
800.00
1,000.00
1,200.00
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
Po
un
ds
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
RGV UC Cocaine Seizures
1,086
1,193
1,139
1,170
1,020
1,040
1,060
1,080
1,100
1,120
1,140
1,160
1,180
1,200
1,220
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
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mb
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of
IAs
Ap
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nd
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RGV UC Illegal Aliens
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Gang activity
The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 30 gang member arrests this reporting period. These
arrests were made by ten different agencies in the RGV sector. The gang members were arrested for
offenses such as: evading arrest/detention, possession of controlled substance, assault causes bodily
injury, parole violation, possession of marijuana, public intoxication, theft of property, burglary of
habitation, evading arrest/detention with vehicle, failure to identify, contempt of child support, burglary of
vehicles, failure to comply sex offender, arson, criminal trespass, assault and robbery. The arrestees have
gang affiliation with:
Valluco Tango Blaster Dallas Pistoleros
Mexican Mafia South Side Bandito Latin Kings
Texas Syndicate Partido Revolucionario Mexicanos Sureno 13
Tri-City Bombers Norteno 14 Paisa
Southbound Operations
The Pharr PD in conjunction with CBP at the Pharr International Bridge.
During a joint outbound operation with Mission PD and CBP Officers, USBP McAllen
seized $10,390 USD at the Anzalduas POE near Mission, TX. The currency was
being smuggled by two Mexican citizens.
Fort Brown USBP Agents
seized $27,335 USD while
assigned to southbound traffic
near Brownsville, TX. The
vehicle was also seized and the
USC driver was given a
humanitarian return.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont) USBP Agents requested the assistance from DPS Air 108 to provide border security
flight in the La Rosita, TX, area in reference to a reported gun battle between the
Mexican Military and a Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO). Further reports
indicated that suspects fled into the US and shots were fired at the Mexican Military
from the US. A search was conducted on the US side by Starr Co SO Deputies, Texas
Rangers, and USBP Agents. Information provided by Mexican Military was that the
suspects fled into a corn field. A shotgun was located just south of the corn field.
Palmview PD assisted USBP Agents in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop. The driver
refused to stop and a pursuit ensued eastbound on US-83. The pursuit continued down a
dirt road toward a canal bank where the Officer lost sight of the vehicle. The vehicle was
found abandoned on the canal bank. Officer conducted a search of the vehicle and found
417.4 lbs of marijuana in 18 bundles.
Roma PD received information in reference to a green Chevrolet Silverado loaded with
narcotics near 4th St in Roma, TX. Officers located and approached a male subject and
observed marijuana bundles inside the pickup. Officers obtained verbal consent to search
the residence and found a total of 693.8 lbs of marijuana. One male subject and one
female subject were arrested.
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Pharr PD K-9 Officer received a Crime Stoppers tip that narcotics were being stored
at a residence in Pharr, TX. Upon arrival K-9 Officer made contact with the property
owner. There were several homes located on the property. The Officer deployed his
K-9, who alerted to one of the rooms of the home. The property owner provided
consent to search the home. The property owner then stated that the home at which
the dog alerted to was used by his son. K-9 Officer entered the home and in a
bedroom located 926 lbs of cocaine in 383 bundles valued at $29,632,000
USD. Pharr PD turned the investigation over to DEA.
Additional information (cont)
ANALYST NOTE: The
home had a St Jude
Shrine. St Jude is the
Catholic Patron Saint of
“lost causes.” It is
believed that when all
other avenues are
closed, he is the one to
call upon, as his help
often comes at the last
moment.
Pharr PD Officers assisted ATF with a weapon violation investigation. A K-9 Officer
conducted a traffic stop on three subjects in a white Honda CRV. A consent to search the
vehicle revealed that the occupants were in possession of two AK-47 assault rifles and
$700 USD. The weapons, cash, and occupants were taken into custody by ATF.
Pharr PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on W. Sam Houston Blvd. Upon making contact with the driver
and passenger, the Officer received conflicting stories from the two occupants. The Officer obtained
consent to search and with a K-9 located a red duffle bag with 21.6 lbs of marijuana in 11 bundles. The
two occupants were arrested.
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• 1,350 lbs marijuana (60 bundles) near Salineno, TX. Agents observed several subjects
loading bundles into a green 1999 Ford F-250. HIDTA assumed custody of the narcotics
and vehicle. No subjects were arrested.
• 641 lbs of marijuana (33 bundles) in an abandoned house near La Joya, TX. Agents observed foot
traffic heading northbound away from the river. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics. No subjects
were arrested.
• One pistol and 15 rds of ammo during secondary inspection of a red Chevrolet Traverse at the Sarita
Checkpoint. Kenedy Co SO seized the pistol and subjects were released.
• 25.4 lbs of cocaine during primary inspection, when a K-9 alerted to the vehicle and upon secondary
inspection, Agents discovered 11 bricks of cocaine concealed within the vehicle’s rear quarter panels. A
USC subject was arrested. Immigration and Customs Enforcement assumed custody of the narcotics,
subject and the vehicle.
• 62.4 lbs of marijuana and 30 rds of ammo found in three abandoned backpacks after apprehending
four subjects. Further inspection of the backpacks revealed six bundles of marijuana and the ammo.
ICE assumed custody of the narcotics and the subjects.
• 1.03 lbs of heroin (3 bundles) at the Falfurrias Checkpoint. During a secondary inspection of the GMC
Sierra, a service K-9 alerted to the front of the vehicle. A search of the hood area resulted in the seizure
of the heroin concealed within the vehicle’s battery. One USC was arrested. DEA assumed custody of
the narcotics and subject. Vehicle was seized by USBP.
• 681 lbs of marijuana (10 bundles) near Sullivan City, TX. Agents observed foot traffic heading
northbound away from the river. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics. No subjects were arrested.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
• 1,245.9 lbs of marijuana (54 bundles) at the Falfurrias Checkpoint. The marijuana was comingled
within pallets of limes. A Cuban national was arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics and the
subject and the TT/ST seized by USBP.
• 2,524.95 lbs of marijuana (350 bundles) at the Falfurrias Checkpoint. During secondary inspection of a
tractor trailer agents discovered the marijuana comingled within pallets of produce, (chayote, a vegetable
pear). ICE/HSI (Corpus Christi) will assume custody of the subject, narcotics, and tractor-trailer.
• 1,219.35 lbs of marijuana (14 bundles) near Donna, TX. Agents observed a vehicle traveling at a high
rate of speed away from the Rio Grande. As Agents approached, the vehicle made an abrupt turn and
headed back south towards the river. Once at the riverbank the driver bailed out of the vehicle and
absconded back to MX. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics. The vehicle was seized by USBP.
• 585 lbs of marijuana (7 bundles) near Weslaco, TX. Agents observed two vehicles being loaded with
narcotics near the Rio Grande south of Weslaco, TX. As Agents approached the vehicle, a black Dodge
Durango fled the scene and Agents initiated a pursuit. An unmarked service unit was advised by
Border Patrol Air support of the vehicle being pursued by Progreso PD. The vehicle made an attempt to
head back to Mexico and ended up driving to the Rio Grande. The driver bailed out and absconded
back to Mexico. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 7 bundles of marijuana that had been
abandoned in the vehicle. Progreso PD assumed custody of the narcotics and the vehicle.
• 709.1 lbs of marijuana (9 bundles) near Weslaco, TX. Agents observed a subject running south near
the Rio Grande. Agents gave chase, but the subjects absconded back to MX. A search of the area
revealed the marijuana abandoned in the brush. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics.
• 888.2 lbs of marijuana near Weslaco, TX. Agents observed two vehicles being loaded with narcotics in
close proximity to the river area. The driver of a Ford Explorer attempted to abscond north but then headed
back south and drove the vehicle into the river. The driver fled the area and absconded back to Mexico. A
search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 49 bundles of marijuana abandoned in the vehicle. DEA
assumed custody of the narcotics and the vehicle. The vehicle was seized by the Border Patrol.
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• $20,000 USD while near Los Indios, TX. Agents apprehended two Mexican nationals
and revealed that both subjects had a vacuumed sealed bag each containing $10,000
USD each.
• 619.4 lbs of marijuana (11 bundles) while assigned to the Highway Enforcement Against
Trafficking (HEAT) Unit working on FM-2686. Agents noticed a Dodge Durango and Chevrolet
Suburban stop and the driver from the Suburban enter the Durango. Agents stopped and
apprehended three IAs and approximately three absconded in to the brush eluding
apprehension. Agents also observed large bundles of marijuana inside the white Suburban. A
Starr Co SO Deputy stopped the Durango further down the road and turned over the two
occupants and the vehicle to Agents. The three IAs from the Suburban, two USCs from the
Durango, the two vehicles, and the contraband were transported for further processing.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
• 567.5 lbs of marijuana (9 bundles) after
Agents encountered a 1997 Ford F-250 at the
intersection of TX-649 and FM-2686. The
vehicle swerved off the road and drove
through a fence. Several subjects absconded
into the brush.
• 12.26 lbs of cocaine concealed in suitcases inside the trunk
of a 2004 Gran Marquis bearing TXLPs driven by a female
USC. Two females were arrested and the vehicle was seized.
Rio Grande City PD Officers observed a 2002 Mitsubishi traveling south on Fairground Rd at a high
rate of speed. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the driver refused to stop and a pursuit
ensued. The driver bailed out of vehicle and absconded into a wooded area. The Officer conducted
a search of the vehicle and located 50.2 lbs of marijuana.
Rio Grande City PD Officers observed a 2000 Chevrolet Impala in a parking lot by Pete
Diaz Ave traveling at a high rate of speed and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle headed
southbound on Pete Diaz Ave then turned west near the Rio Grande City POE. The
driver bailed out by the river bank and absconded. Officers conducted a search of the
vehicle and located 271 lbs of marijuana in 17 bundles.
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Additional information (cont)
Edinburg PD K-9 Officer conducted a random check at the Mailbox Depot for narcotics
being shipped by narcotic traffickers. A search warrant was obtained and the box was
opened. Officer located a total of 12 lbs of marijuana in eight bundles inside the box.
A Starr Co SO Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a green Chrysler 300c on Juarez St
and Eliot St. The Deputy made contact with the driver and noticed several large
bundles wrapped in cellophane. Deputies detained two females and one male. The
case was turned over to a HSI Task Force Officer. A total of 355.2 lbs of marijuana
were seized.
Texas Parks & Wildlife Game Wardens encountered two inflatable rubber rafts with 10-12 subjects
paddling towards the US bank west of Penitas, TX. The Wardens maneuvered to intercept and
observed 4-6 additional subjects on the US side scrambling up the bank and disappearing into the
brush. Three other subjects were seen on the Mexico side and one individual appeared to be in
charge and was giving orders to the rafts to return. The subject, who appeared to be in charge,
loaded a pickup parked behind a small cinder block building with three bundles. All subjects from
the rafts returned to the Mexican side. Both rafts were loaded into the truck and departed. Wardens
landed their vessel on the US side, and along with USBP Agents conducted a search for the
subjects and narcotics that yielded negative results.
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Additional information (cont)
Investigators assigned with the Border Interdiction Task Force and a Starr County SO K-9 handler
were called to assist with the search of a residence on 2nd St. in Roma. A K-9 free air search was
conducted on the front door and front windows of residence. The K-9 alerted at the front door and
front windows of residence and HIDTA Investigators obtained a search warrant. After executing the
warrant, investigators did not find any narcotics, but only marijuana residue near where the K-9 had
alerted. After searching the residence, investigators found three AK-47 Magazines and 7.62
ammo. A trap door was also found in the restroom area. A search of the trap door revealed
an underground bunker. The bunker was empty but did show signs of narcotic storage in
the recent past.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
Starr County SO Investigator assigned to the Border
Interdiction Task Force and a K-9 handler were called to
assist in the execution of a search warrant at a residence
on Lencho St in Rio Grande City, TX by HIDTA Task Force
Investigators. The K-9 team conducted a free air search on
the front door of residence and front windows and the K-9
alerted multiple times. HIDTA Investigators obtained a
search warrant and upon execution located 483 lbs of
marijuana in 40 bundles in the attic area of residence.
Starr Co SO Investigators working Operation Stone Garden observed a blue Chevrolet Monte Carlo in the
parking lot of store located on Midway. The driver attempted to run the investigators over with the
vehicle and shots were fired at the rear tire. Investigators then engaged in a vehicle pursuit. The
vehicle was found abandoned south on Midway Rd with 167.8 lbs of marijuana in 13 bundles inside. The
driver and passenger absconded into the wooded area towards the Rio Grande.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
A THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Dodge Ram van on US-77 near
Raymondville, TX. The Trooper observed a second vehicle stop in front of the first. The Trooper
observed suspicious activity from both drivers. The Trooper requested and was granted
consent to search the vehicles. The search led to the discovery of 8.8 lbs of cocaine in three
bundles concealed in the intake manifold of one of the vehicles.
Additional information (cont)
A THP Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2009 Ford pickup on US-83 near La Joya, TX, for
a violation. The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The driver bailed out of the vehicle and fled
on foot. The subject was apprehended. The Trooper conducted a search of the vehicle and found 712 lbs
of marijuana in 32 bundles concealed in the cab and bed areas.
A THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Pontiac Grand Am on US-83. As the Trooper exited his
vehicle, the driver accelerated and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle came to stop and the driver bailed out
and absconded. The Trooper conducted a search of the vehicle and found a total of 163.8 lbs of
marijuana concealed in the trunk area.
THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 1995 GMC 1500 pickup on US 77 near Raymondville, TX.
Trooper made contact with the driver and observed criminal indicators. A voluntary consent to search was
obtained and the Trooper located 51 lbs of marijuana in 15 bundles concealed in the bed of the vehicle.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont) DPS CID Agents conducted a marijuana smuggling investigation on a International box
truck. THP Troopers conducted traffic stops on the box truck and an escort vehicle
(Ford Escape) at the direction of Agents. A consent to search of the box truck was
obtained and as a result 1,906.9 lbs of marijuana (126 bundles) was found comingled
in metal bins between boxes of limes. Two male subjects were arrested and booked on
federal charges of possession of marijuana. Subsequently, a search warrant was
obtained on a warehouse in the Pharr area which resulted in the seizure of two
additional bundles of marijuana weighing approximately 18.4 lbs. A total of 1,925.3 lbs
of marijuana was seized.
THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a tractor trailer on US-77 near Raymondville. The Trooper
made contact with the driver and observed criminal indicators. Verbal consent to search the truck
tractor and semi trailer was requested and granted. The search revealed 48.5 lbs of cocaine in 23
bundles concealed in the 3rd axle differential of the truck tractor.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the seizure of over 17,000 lbs of
marijuana. This amount is a 2,000 lbs decrease from last week, although one 5,000+ lbs seizure
accounted for nearly 25% of last week’s seizures. Cocaine seizures increased from 112.11 lbs
reported last week to 1,020.9 lbs this week, due to a 926 lb seizure in Pharr, TX. A total of 1.03 lbs
of heroin was seized. There were no methamphetamine seizures for the week. Currency seizures
decreased to a total of $58,425 USD. The USBP, CBP OFO, DPS Aviation, DPS THP, Texas
Rangers and CID, Starr Co SO, Rio Grande City PD, Roma PD, Edinburg PD, Palmview PD and
Roma PD contributed significantly to the narcotic and currency seizures.
Illegal Alien apprehensions increased for the reporting period up from 1,139 to 1,170 this week.
The OTM count increased from last week to a total of 452.
The Mexican Military engaged in several gun battles with cartel members in the cities of
Matamoros, Miguel Aleman, Camargo and Reynosa. The Mexican Military escalated their pursuit of
high-value Gulf Cartel and Zeta targets in the northern part of the state of Tamaulipas during this
past week. Several DTO members were killed and/or taken into custody as a result of these
encounters. The Mexican authorities have shifted their most intense operations further west in an
attempt to gain control of cities such as Nuevo Guerrero, Ciudad Mier, and Camargo. There is an
assumption that violence will escalate due to the diligence of Los Zetas to reign in western
Tamaulipas. The RGV BIC and JOIC continue to closely monitor events in Mexico that may produce
cross-border violence.
The USBP RGV Sector International Liaison Unit was again instrumental in assisting US law
enforcement agencies and communicating intelligence and information to Mexican authorities.
RGV JOIC Unified Command Sector Assessment
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K L E B E R G
N U E C E S
J I M W E L L S
M c M U L L E N
B E E
L I V E O A K G O L I A D
L A V A C A
R E F U G I O
A R A N S A S
W H A R T O N
B R O O K S
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UNIFIED COMMAND
MEMBERS
USBP CBP – OFO ICE FBI ATF DEA USCG US Marshalls US Parks Department US Postal Inspector TPWD Texas Dept of Transpo Houston HIDTA San Antonio HIDTA TMF DPS Aransas CO SO Bee CO SO Brooks CO SO Calhoun CO SO Dewitt CO SO Goliad CO SO Gonzales CO SO Guadalupe CO SO Jackson CO SO Jim Wells CO SO Karnes CO SO Kleberg CO SO
Lavaca CO SO Matagorda CO SO Live Oak CO SO Matagorda CO SO McMullen CO SO Nueces CO SO Refugio CO SO San Patricio CO SO Victoria CO SO Wharton CO SO Alice PD Bay City PD Beeville PD Corpus Christi PD Cuero PD Driscoll PD El Campo PD George West PD Hallettsville PD Kingsville PD Orange Grove PD Refugio PD Robstown PD Rockport PD Seguin PD Sinton PD Three Rivers PD Victoria PD
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Coastal Bend Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 38
Bailouts 6
Criminal Arrests 135
Fugitive Arrests 79
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 14
Pursuits 9
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 39
IAs/USBP --
OTMs 2
Honduras 1
El Salvador 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 118.92 lbs
Cocaine 46.79 lbs
Heroin 64.68 lbs
Methamphetamine 0.07 lbs
K2 / Synthetic Marijuana 0.04 lbs
Currency $5,389.00
Other
Liquid Hydrocodone 0.004lbs,
Hydrocodone 196 pills,
Risperdal 24 pills,
Cyclovenzaprine -
Hydrochloride 67 pills,
Lortab 0.5 pills,
Soma 57 pills,
Xanax 553 pills,
Seroquel 18 pills,
Curisoprodol 57 pills,
Ecstacy 2 pills
Weapons
Handgun(s) 4
Long Gun(s) 4
Explosive(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 2
Recovered 10
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Coastal Bend Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
IAs apprehended in the Coastal Bend
JOIC Sector and reported by USBP
Stations Kingsville, Corpus Christi and
Falfurrias, are reported in the RGV JOIC
statistics because the above listed USBP
stations report to USBP Sector (Rio
Grande Valley) HQ in McAllen.
Referrals noted on the previous page are
IAs apprehended by Coastal Bend Unified
Command members (local and county)
that ultimately turn over their
apprehensions to USBP.
0.30 0.34
52.19 46.79
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
Po
un
ds
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
Coastal Bend UC Cocaine Seizures
1,574.95
348.23
77.23
118.92
0.00
200.00
400.00
600.00
800.00
1,000.00
1,200.00
1,400.00
1,600.00
1,800.00
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
Po
un
ds
of
Mar
ijuan
a Se
ize
d
Coastal Bend UC Marijuana Seizures
$44,820
$195,322
$526 $5,389
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
23-Sep-11 30-Sep-11 7-Oct-11 14-Oct-11
Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
Coastal Bend UC Currency Seizures
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
DPS CID Nueces Co, assisted by US Marshals and Robstown PD,
executed an arrest warrant on a parole violator. The male subject is a
confirmed member of the TEXAS SYNDICATE prison gang.
DPS CID Nueces Co assisted by THP Nueces Co and Corpus Christi PD seized 2.5 lbs
of cocaine and $3,526 USD during the execution of a search warrant. One male subject,
a confirmed member of the ACE OF SPADES street gang, was arrested.
TEXAS SYNDICATE 7
ACE OF SPADES 1
SURENO 13 1
TANGO BLAST 2
BANDIDO 1
FIVE DUCE HOOVER CRIP 1
BLOODS 1
Gang Activity
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Gang Activity
DPS CID Nueces Co executed multiple arrest warrants during a six day period. The
result of this operation was the arrest of four TEXAS SYNDICATE prison gang
members, one TANGO BLAST prison gang member, and one BLOODS street gang
member.
In two separate incidences, DPS CID Nueces Co assisted by Nueces Co SO
executed an arrest warrant on a confirmed member of the TANGO BLAST
prison gang and a confirmed member of the TEXAS SYNDICATE prison
gang.
DPS CID Nueces Co, assisted by THP Nueces Co and Corpus
Christi PD seized 0.24 lbs of heroin concealed in the kick panel
of a 1998 Ford Mustang. The male driver was identified as a
SURENO 13 gang member. One of the two male passengers was
identified as a TEXAS SYNDICATE prison gang member.
THP DeWitt Co arrested one male subject for weapons and controlled substance charges.
The male subject is a confirmed member of the BANDIDO motorcycle gang.
Victoria PD apprehended one male subject following a shooting at Victoria College. The
subject entered the college sports center and pointed a revolver at several people. The
subject then fired several shots into the ceiling while yelling ―Five Duce!‖ The subject
also reportedly fired at a Victoria College Security Officer who responded. The subject
fled the scene and was located by Victoria PD within minutes. The subject is a member
of the FIVE DUCE HOOVER CRIP aka HOOVER CRIMINALS street gang.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
64.42 lbs of heroin concealed inside the drive train of a 2006 Ford F-150 pickup. The female
driver was traveling on IH-37N from Laredo, TX, to San Antonio, TX. This is believed to be the
largest seizure of heroin resulting from a traffic violation stop in the State.
Tool marks indicating tampering.
Nine bundles of heroin inside of false
compartment within drive train.
THP LIVE OAK CO SEIZED…
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Corpus Christi PD seized 0.031 lbs of cocaine, $1,633 USD, 178
pills of hydrocodone, and two firearms during the execution of a
search warrant at a residence. One of the firearms seized was
reported stolen from Portland, TX. One male subject was arrested
as a result.
Additional Information
USBP requested assistance from DPS Air 103 in tracking subjects west and north of the
Falfurrias USBP Checkpoint. The Aircrew identified a dense area of brush and trees with a
thermal signature. The Aircrew directed Agents to a group of six suspects, who were
apprehended. The Aircrew estimated that as many as 15 suspects were originally sited with a
total of nine suspected IAs taken into custody.
USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 to search for a group of suspected IAs west of
US-281 attempting to circumvent the Falfurrias USBP Checkpoint. The Aircrew secured the perimeter and
searched using the infrared camera. 15 suspects were apprehended.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
US Coast Guard assisted by US Park Service and Kleberg Co SO recovered 118
lbs of marijuana that had washed up on South Padre Island National Seashore.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
US Coast Guard assisted by CBP and Calhoun Co SO recovered 44.09 lbs
of cocaine that had washed up on Matagorda Island near Matagorda airport.
COASTAL WASHUPS…
ANALYST NOTE: The USCG Intel Section – Corpus Christi
has been tracking “lanchas” (small fishing boats) that leave
the Playa Baghadad coastal area just south of Brownsville,
TX. These lanchas, are believed to rendezvous with larger
fishing vessels (F/V) in the Gulf Coast anywhere from 20 –
40 nautical miles (nm) from shore in international waters.
“Lancha operators are known to by shrimp or fish directly
from the boat or other items from F/Vs. However, F/Vs
loitering along this smuggling route are now drawing
attention.” (USCG Corpus Christi Intel)
Occasionally bundles may be intentionally or unintentionally
dropped off either vessel, thus possibly leading to washups
in the South Padre Island Seashore area. This harvesting
season we expect to see more boats running north.
Photo Courtesy USCG Sector Corpus Christi Intelligence Month in Review, Sept 2011
Lancha
Fishing Vessel (Larger vessel)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Coastal Bend Unified Command Sector Assessment
Marijuana seizures showed an increase in the Coastal Bend Sector over the last reporting period
from 77.231 lbs to 118.915 lbs. There was a slight decrease in cocaine seizures from 52.19 lbs to
46.79 lbs. A large seizure of 64.68 lbs of heroin was seized this period, as well as 0.07 lbs of
methamphetamine and 0.04 lbs of synthetic marijuana. Three currency seizures totaling $5,389
USD was an increase from $526 USD reported in the Coastal Bend Sector last week. IA referrals,
OTMs, absconds, gang and criminal arrests showed increases. Bailouts, pursuits and stolen vehicle
recoveries showed a decrease during this period. SH-359, US-281N and IH-37N were the locations
of significant narcotic and currency seizures.
A review of the Falfurrias Checkpoint on US-281N indicated that between 06 – 12 OCT 2011 there
was 4,932.35 lbs of marijuana and no cocaine reported seized. This is an increase from last week’s
total of 1,492.05 lbs of marijuana and a decrease from last week’s total of 16.72 lbs of cocaine
reported seized. The Falfurrias Checkpoint reported three tractor trailers were found with marijuana
loads totaling 4,358.4 lbs attempting to pass through the Checkpoint. Three commercial buses were
found with a marijuana loads totaling 86.9 lbs concealed in luggage and on passengers.
A review of the Sarita Checkpoint on US-77N indicated that between 06 – 12 OCT 2011 91.4 lbs of
marijuana and 25.4 lbs of cocaine reported seized. This was a decrease from last week’s total of
491.4 lbs of marijuana and an increase from no cocaine reported seized. No tractor trailers or
commercial buses were found to be attempting to conceal contraband at the Sarita Checkpoint
during this period.
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THP [Carson Co.] – • 2.26 lbs of cocaine – engine compartment; Phoenix,
AZ to undisclosed destination. • $69,800 USD – quarter panel; North Carolina to
California. • 17.5 lbs of marijuana – rear cargo area; Los Angeles,
CA to St. Louis, MO. • 56 lbs of heroin – false compartments in both front
frames and behind the fenders; Mexico to Illinois.
THP [Gregg Co.] – • 1,000 Hydrocodone tablets, 300
Xanax tablets & ½ gallon of liquid codeine – air filter box and back seat; Tyler, TX to Longview, TX.
Statewide
Corridor
Seizures
THP [Oldham Co.] – • 85 lbs of marijuana – luggage;
Tucson, AZ to Florida.
THP [Jefferson Co.] – • 7 lbs of marijuana – trunk;
Houston, TX to Baton Rouge, LA. • 500 Hydrocodone tablets – air
vent; Houston, TX to Ball, LA.
THP [Chambers Co.] – • 0.5 lbs of cocaine & 51 grams of
Hydrocodone – floor & luggage; Houston, TX to Lafayette, LA.
• 65 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Houston, TX to Baton Rouge, LA.
THP [Anderson Co.] – • 6.2 Usoz of crack cocaine & 11.3
grams of cocaine – floor; Corsicann, TX to Palestine, TX.
Port of Brownsville
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
28 SEP 2011: THP Groom conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Lincoln
Towncar, bearing MO registration. A consent to search revealed
$195,433 USD within the firewall of the vehicle. The cash was
traveling from Independence, MO to Las Cruces, NM.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
6 OCT 2011: THP Longview
conducted a traffic stop on a
2000 Infiniti I30, bearing TX
registration. A consent to
search revealed 1,000
Hydrocodone tablets
and 300 Xanax tablets in
the air filter box, as well as an
additional ½ gallon of
liquid codeine concealed
inside a juice bottle in the
backseat. The narcotics were
traveling from Tyler, TX, to
Longview, TX.
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Stock photo of a ½ gallon Minute Maid
Pomegranate and Blueberry Juice bottle
ANALYST NOTE: Smugglers have been known to conceal liquid codeine in numerous
types of juice bottles
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Held Against Their Will Fourteen IAs Discovered in a Stash House Near Houston
Kidnapped, and brought into the U.S., 14 individuals were held in a small house in Fort Bend Co. Investigators say that the suspects (coyotes) did not allow the victims to mingle outside and continually threatened to kill them. The coyotes contacted the individual’s families and attempted to extort more money than they’d already previously paid. Chief Brady, with the Fort Bend Co SO, explained that the initial charge was supposedly $1,000, and the suspects were wanting an additional $2,500. With the cooperation of ICE, Fort Bend Co SO arrested two suspects (Ramirez-Rangel and Penaloza-Lopez) who were found hiding in a wooded area east of the house. The smuggling ring bust came after a woman, who was being held against her will, escaped.
The home sits alone, protected by a padlock on a gate surrounding
the property.
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La Familia and the Austin Connection The DEA’s Project Delirium case netted almost three dozen individuals connected to the La Familia cartel in Austin on July 20, 2011. The raids revealed that the organization was utilizing Austin as a hub for operations to funnel large quantities of cocaine, marijuana and especially methamphetamine to places such as Atlanta and Kansas, but even as far as Wisconsin and Michigan. In addition, the investigation has revealed crucial Intel:
Luvianos has sent the majority of its northbound migrants to Austin . So much so, that one northeast neighborhood has been dubbed “Little Luvianos” by residents. Officials are quick to pronounce that the majority of Luvianos immigrants are law-abiding residents without cartel ties. Yet the cartel leaders who prey on Mexicans in Luvianos have begun to find their way to Central Texas.
The men at the top of the Austin organization all hailed from the same
small, remote town of Luvianos, in the mountains of central Mexico.
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The main plaza in Luvianos, MX
Pablo JAIMES-Castrejon “La Marrana”
Mexican Plaza Boss for La Familia in
Luvianos, MX
Leaders of Austin Cells and Their Areas
of Distribution
Alexandro Benitez-Osorio
Jose Luis Jaimes, Jr. Georgia Florida
Jesus Sanchez-Loza
Tennessee North Carolina
Jose Procoro Lorenzo-Rodriguez Alabama
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1996 2011 2010 2004 2001
U.S. authorities reportedly foiled an Iranian-directed plot to assassinate the Saudi Arabian ambassador to Washington, a rare instance where Tehran is accused of terrorism on U.S. soil. Prosecutors alleged an elaborate international plot, with two men, including an Iranian-born U.S. citizen who had been living in Texas, using funding from the Iranian government to try to hire a
Mexican drug cartel member to kill the ambassador and bomb two Middle East Embassies in D.C. Two men, one American-Iranian, Manssor Arbabsiar, 56, and Gholam Shakuri, an Iranian, have been charged in New York with the alleged "murder-for-hire" plot to pay a Mexican drug cartel to help assassinate Adel al-Jubeir, the Saudi ambassador and close confidant of the Saudi king.
The Israeli Embassy
in Washington
The Saudi Embassy
in Washington
Saudi Ambassador
Adel al-Jubeir
The Suspect: Manssor Arbabsiar
DOB: 03/15/1955
Resident of
Round Rock, TX.
Arbabsiar reportedly was in communication with a relative and member of the Quds Force, a special unit of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Forces, who report directly to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
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Army of the Guardians of
the Islamic Revolution
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Terror Timeline:
US authorities said they have charged two men linked to the Iranian government with plotting to assassinate the Saudi ambassador to Washington. Following are some key dates in the alleged plot, as described by court papers filed in New York and by US justice department officials at a news conference in Washington.
24 May: One Iranian, Manssor Arbabsiar, meets in MX with a person posing as an associate of a drug trafficking cartel, but who in reality is an informant for the US DEA. Arbabsiar asks about the informant's knowledge of explosives and explains he is interested in attacking a Saudi embassy.
2 June: Arbabsiar returns to MX and holds more meetings with the informant in late June and early July. Arbasiar allegedly says his associates in Iran have discussed a number of "violent missions" including the murder of the Saudi ambassador to Washington, Adel al-Jubeir.
14 July: The informant allegedly tells Arbabsiar that $1.5m is his price for carrying out the assassination, and says he will use four men to carry it out.
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17 July: The informant allegedly tells Arbabsiar one of his men has already carried out surveillance
1-2 August: Arbabsiar, with the approval of his co-defendant, Gholam Shakuri, allegedly sends two wire transfers totaling $100,000 as a down payment for the hit.
28 September: Arbabsiar flies to Mexico, but is denied entry and is placed on a return flight. The next day, during a flight layover, he is arrested by federal agents at JFK airport in New York.
4-5 October: Arbabsiar makes phone calls – monitored by US law enforcement agents – to Shakuri, who is described as a member of the Quds force, a special unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guards. He is believed to be based in Iran. Shakuri allegedly confirms to Arbabsiar that the plot should move forward as quickly as possible, stating: "Just do it quickly, it's late."
in Washington on the ambassador. They allegedly discuss bombing a restaurant where the ambassador frequently dined. When the informant says others, including US senators who dined at the restaurant, could be killed in the attack, Arbabsiar allegedly dismisses the concerns as "no big deal.“
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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICO SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICO
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Cartel Alliances in Mexico: An Overview When Mexican President Felipe Calderon took
office in 2006, there were approximately five
major criminal organizations operating in Mexico:
Sinaloa Cartel, Gulf Cartel, Vincente Carrillo
Fuentes (VCF, Juárez Cartel), Tijuana Cartel, and
the Beltran Leyva Organization (BLO). Over the
last few years, the Mexican government has
targeted the top leadership of these groups,
resulting in the creation of violent splinter cartels
that have formed new alliances. According to the
Mexican government, there are two primary
alliances, the first include Los Zetas, La Familia
Michoacán, Beltran Leyva Organization, Vincente
Carrillo Fuentes Cartel, and Milenio Cartel, and
the second includes the Sinaloa Cartel, Gulf
Cartel, and Los Caballaros Templarios. These
alliances are extremely fluid and dynamic, and
are subject to change from day to day. The Texas-
Mexico border witnesses the majority of violence
between the Gulf Cartel and Los Zetas near the
South Texas border, and the Sinaloa Cartel and
VCF near the El Paso-Juárez corridor.
Cartels Areas of Influence Green – Sinaloa Cartel
Purple – Beltran Leyva Organization
Yellow – Tijuana Cartel
Orange – Disputed terroritory between Los Caballeros
and La Familia Michoacán
Red – Los Zetas
Blue – Gulf Cartel
Light Blue – Vincente Carrillo Fuentes Cartel
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ANALYST NOTE: Last week’s BOSA featured reporting from the government of Mexico regarding the
Sinaloa Cartel and Los Zetas as the two dominant cartels. Alliance with the two larger cartels does not
automatically infer complete loyalty, support, or cross fighting.
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Significant Events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUÁREZ – On 06 OCT 2011, the bodies of three men who were
shot to death were dumped on the corner of Simona Barba and Río
Conchos in colonia Los Nogales. The men’s hands and feet were
bound and their bodies displayed signs of extreme torture.
CD. JUAREZ – On 08 OCT 2011, a man was shot and killed
and a municipal police officer wounded at the intersection of
Rodesia and Guinea streets in the south part of the city. The
gunman had his face covered when he exited from a car to
fire a 9mm pistol at the victims.
CD. JUAREZ – On OCT 08 2011, the body of a man was found in
the trunk of a Chevy Lumina near the intersection of Hacienda del
Sauz and Hacienda Acacias streets in colonia La Haciendas. The
man’s hands were bound with a bicycle cable lock and his feet with
a belt. The man was shot four times with a .380 caliber pistol.
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CD. JUÁREZ – On 09 OCT 2011, the body parts of a decapitated and butchered
man were found at fourteen intersections throughout the city. The vehicle from
which the body parts were thrown was located abandoned near the intersection
of Durango Street and Talamás Camandari Avenue. The black 1998 Nissan had
been reported stolen. Messages were left at many of the locations.
CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 OCT 2011, a man was shot and killed and his body
mutilated by his killers who cut out a tattoo from one of his arms and
placed it on his chest. The homicide occurred near the intersection of
Privada de Fósforo and Segunda de Ugarte streets in colonia Altavista.
Significant Events in Mexico (cont)
The US Consulate in Juárez confirmed that a USC, Victor Hugo
Lopez Jr. was killed in Cd. Juárez. On 03 OCT 2011, Lopez was
killed while driving a maroon Ford Taurus near the Jardines del
Bosque division. He was being pursued by unknown gunmen and
was shot and wounded. The pursuit ended when Lopez lost control
of the vehicle and crashed into a building. Several assault rifle shell
casings were found at the scene. (Reported in last week’s BOSA)
EP JOIC note: Lopez resided in Cd. Juárez. There is no information on assailants or
motive for pursuit and shooting a this time. Lopez’s uncles are allegedly from the
Trotiño Lopez family, a family of known criminals. Lopez has no criminal history other
than failure to maintain vehicle insurance in El Paso, TX.
Lopez, Victor Hugo Jr.
DOB 09/06/1990
3609 Aleppo St
El Paso, TX 79936
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD JUÁREZ – On 06 OCT 2011, agents of
the Mexico state prosecutor were involved
in a pursuit, following an attempted
kidnapping. The pursuit, which included
gunfire exchanges, took place in colonia
Hacienda Las Torres Universidad along
Hacienda del Retiro and Las Torres
streets, where the suspect vehicle was
abandoned. A search of the area was
conducted which led to the capture of two
suspects and the freeing of a hostage.
One of the suspects died from wounds
received during the incident.
On 12 OCT 2011, gunmen ambushed and killed three state
prosecutors in front of a school in Cd Juárez. The slain
prosecutors were investigators for the office's anti-extortion
unit, said the spokesman for the Chihuahua State Attorney
General's Office. A 12-yr-old was injured in the attack,
witnesses said. Police searched the area for suspects.
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SINALOA - Mexico's Federal Police arrested a pair of
USCs after finding more than two tons of marijuana in
their vehicle in the northwestern state of Sinaloa. The
suspects were traveling on the Mexico City-Nogales
highway when they got into an accident between the
town of Los Mochis and the border with the neighboring
state of Sonora. The federal police discovered a secret
compartment in the roof where 962 packets containing
more than two tons of marijuana had been stashed. The
driver of the white Ford motor home was identified as 38-
yr-old Eric Michael Kubek while the other passenger was
46-yr-old Rhonda Marie Glick. Both identified themselves
as USCs who live in San Diego, CA.
Significant events In Mexico (cont) Eric Michael Kubek
Rhonda Marie Glick
REYNOSA - Authorities are investigating the death of the Gulf Cartel’s chief
financial officer after his body was found inside a home off Calle Colinas del Sol
in Reynosa on 11 OCT 2011. Authorities arrived at the scene where they found
the door open and the body of Cesar Davila-Garcia inside. Davila-Garcia
appeared to have been shot to death, and a handgun was found at the scene.
Davila-Garcia went by the nickname of ―El Gama,‖ and was identified as the
chief financial operator for the Gulf Cartel in Tamaulipas. He was at one time the
personal accountant for Ezequiel Cardenas-Guillen, aka ―Tony Tormenta,‖ a Gulf Cartel leader who was
killed in a gun battle with marines back in NOV 2010. After Cardenas-Guillen’s death, Davila-Garcia
became the Gulf Cartel plaza boss for Tampico but was later moved back to Matamoros where he
became chief finance officer for the entire organization.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
Since Mexican President Felipe Calderon declared war against the cartels in 2006,
12 priests have been killed. In Mexico, the killing of priests is not new. In 2005, Fr.
Luis Velasquez Romero was found in his vehicle in Tijuana, handcuffed and shot
six times. In 2009 a priest and two seminarians were gunned down in their car. It is
believed that a relative of one of the seminarians was associated with one of the
country's notorious drug cartels. A survey from the Catholic Media Centre in
Mexico found that in 2010 more than 1,000 priests were extorted, 162 threatened
with death and two kidnapped and killed. The rise in clergy deaths represents part
of the cartels' response to the growing pressure exerted on them by both Mexico
and the US. Approximately 50-60 gang-related executions of individuals have
occurred in the Puerto de Anapra parish in the last three years. Men ages 15-30
have been the primary targets. Many priests do not perform funeral services at
cemeteries due to the high level of danger. What concerns many priests are the
offers of financial support from the cartels. For decades parishes received
donations of money and buildings from cartel officials. Earlier this year, a church
in Hidalgo state revealed a plaque dedicated to Herberto Lazcano Lazcano, the
leader of Los Zetas, who contributed to the building.
JOIC Note:
Father Marco Antonio Duran was killed in
the crossfire of a Matamoros gun battle in
July 2011.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
According the Mexican authorities, Jalisco New Generation
(CJNG, ―Cartel de Jalisco nueva Generacion‖), is responsible
for killing at least 67 people whose bodies were found over
the course of a few weeks in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz.
On 06 OCT 2011, Mexican Marines arrested eight members
of the CJNG. The suspects later led authorities to 32 bodies
left in three houses in Cd. Veracruz. The group is also
responsible for dumping 35 bound, tortured bodies on a busy
boulevard in a suburb of Veracruz on 20 SEPT. Mexican authorities believe the group to
be allied with the Sinaloa Cartel. CJNG members have dubbed themselves "Mata
Zetas," or "Zetas Killers," and many of their victims appear to be from that cartel.
SEDENA stress that CJNG is not a paramilitary group, but another organized crime
gang that opposes Los Zetas, with whom they are fighting for control of Veracruz.
Marines also arrested 12 alleged Los Zetas, including Aquiles Amaranto Cruz Hurtano,
allegedly the group's new operations leader in Veracruz. The suspects presumably were
assigned to kill relatives of their enemies and carry out other criminal activities. While
some appeared older, hardened and older, a few appeared to be in their teens. Sinaloa
and Los Zetas are emerging as Mexico's largest drug cartels, locked in a nationwide
battle for territory. CJNG emerged in the western state of Jalisco in 2010, following the
death of Sinaloa capo Ignacio "Nacho" Coronel that same year. In recent months, the
"Mata Zetas" have released videos in which armed, masked men claim to be fighting to
free Veracruz from Los Zetas' reign of killings, kidnappings and extortion — even though
the Sinaloa cartel is implicated in many of the same activities.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
MIGUEL ALEMAN – On 05 OCT 2011, the Mexican military launched a series of operations in the state of
Tamaulipas, one of the most violent states in Mexico, that resulted in the deaths of eleven suspected Gulf
Cartel members and the capture of 36 more. Authorities seized 65 assault rifles, 251 grenades, 35
grenade launchers, ammo and other heavy artillery items in all the operations. On 08 OCT 2011, a
gun battle broke out between the Mexican military and cartel members across from the Roma
International Bridge. At least four Mexican military helicopters were observed above the border. The land
and air attack was a planned operation. The object was to enter a safe house in the San German
neighborhood and arrest Ricardo Salazar Pequeño, the alleged plaza boss in Miguel Aleman, and
Gabriela Gomez Robles, aka ―La Gaby,‖ a suspected accountant of the Gulf Cartel. It has not been
confirmed whether Juan Reyes Mejía Gonzalez "R1,‖ was among those captured.
Gabriela Gomez Robles Ricardo Salazar Pequeño
DEA Wanted
Reward: Up to $5 million
Juan Reyes Mejía
Gonzalez
Mejía González, aka ―R-1,‖ ―Kike,‖ "El Quique," is the alleged plaza boss
city of Mier, Tamaulipas. According to information released by the DEA,
his primary form of operations is the transportation of drug shipments
from Central and South America to Nuevo Laredo and Reynosa, for the
Gulf Cartel (CDG). He has criminal federal indictments since 2008 from
the District of Columbia and since 2006 from Dallas, TX on charges of
narco-trafficking and money laundering.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
Camargo - On 06 OCT 2011, Mexican soldiers entered a building under construction in
Camargo just south of Rio Grande City, TX. Soldiers moved a platform and discovered the
entrance to an underground bunker. The soldiers found about 449 packages with more than
two and half metric tons (5,511.5 lbs) of marijuana, as well as 40 weapons, 16 grenades
and thousands of rds of ammo. No arrests were reported but the case remains under
investigation.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
NUEVO LEON - Mexican Federal Police discovered
a narco camp near the community of San Carlos,
Vallecillo, Nuevo Leon. Federal Police seized seven
stolen vehicles, guns, radio equipment, several
grenades, a rocket and a rocket launcher,
camouflage clothing which had stickers with the
legend MARINA, and metal stars spikes (caltrops)
used to damage tires and cartridges. According to
federal agents, over 40 offenders fled the scene,
escaping in several armored vehicles. They attacked
the officers stationed in the area of Vallecillo, near
Sabinas Hidalgo. Inside the vehicles (at the camp)
were clothes and various personal belongings. No
arrests were made.
Site of narco camp
NARCO CAMP – NUEVO LEON
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. VICTORIA - On 28 SEPT 2011, the body of a male,
identified as a member of the Federal Preventive
Police, was found decapitated and dismembered in Cd.
Victoria in the state the Tamaulipas. The body showed
signs of torture and the face was bandaged. A narco-
banner at the scene identified the victim as a member
of the Gulf Cartel (CDG). The message read:
Here is the sh__ of a member which supports the CDG,
Armando Cervantes, commander of the Tula
detachment. See authorities, make no mistake that the
cleansing will commence.
Atte: Comando “Z”
NUEVO LEON – On 08 OCT
2011, four presumed members of
a criminal organization were
killed and three suspects were
detained in two military
operations, in addition to
weapons and drugs seized in the
municipalities of Salinas Victoria
and Apodaca in the state of
Nuevo Leon.
Items seized in Salinas Victoria:
• 3,666 lbs of marijuana
• Five weapons
• 31 magazines
• 677 rds of ammo
• Five vehicles
• A bullet proof vest
• Three cartridge belts
• Two bulletproof plates
Items seized in Apodaca:
• 2,016 doses of marijuana
• 972 doses of cocaine
• 1,381 doses of crack cocaine
• An attachment for a grenade launcher
• 12 rds of ammo
• A practice grenade
• A weapon for gas cartridges
• A charger for a gas pistol
• Four gas cartridges
• Two radio systems
• Two cell telephone systems
• A money counting machine
• $7,650 pesos
• Two vehicles
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
NUEVO LEON – On 12 OCT 2011, the Mexican military captured Carlos Oliva Castillo,
aka "La Rana (Frog),‖ the No. 3 leader in Los Zetas, at a safe house in Saltillo, Mexico.
Oliva Castillo allegedly oversaw criminal operations for the cartel in the Mexican states of
Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas. Although he was arrested without incident, some
Los Zetas members tried to distract troops by attacking security forces in different parts
of the city. He is described as a confidant of Los Zetas leader Heriberto Lazcano
Lazcano. Oliva Castilo began working for Los Zetas in 2005 in Tamaulipas, and quickly rose
through the ranks. By 2009, he was in charge of the cartel's finances in Nuevo Leon, before
taking charge of all operations in that state. The three northeastern states that Oliva Castillo
allegedly oversaw are some of the Zetas' strongest-held territory. Authorities say that much of
the violence registered in these states is the result of Los Zetas fighting rival groups such as the
Gulf cartel and Sinaloa cartel, for access to lucrative smuggling routes. Los Zetas have
branched out from drug trafficking and into extortion of businesses, kidnappings, and human
smuggling. Oliva Castillo is accused of ordering the attack on the Casino Royale in the city of
Monterrey where 52 people died. Officials allege that the attack happened because the casino
owners did not comply with payments to the cartel.
NUEVO LEON – On 03 OCT 2011, Mexican authorities arrested Aaron Bosquez
Montes, aka ―El Chico,‖ the suspected leader of the Los Gitanos kidnapping
gang, which operates across Mexico and has abducted a number of
businessmen. Twelve of the 15 members of the kidnapping gang, which had
been collecting ransom payments for three years, have now been arrested. The
gang staged at least nine kidnappings in Nuevo Leon, reaping nearly $3.9 million
in ransom payments. Los Gitanos would conduct a "prior study of its victims"
before kidnapping them, targeting "middle and upper class" businessmen and
professionals.
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UPDATES & ASSESSMENT OPERATION BORDER STAR
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Absconds 61
Bailouts 16
Criminal Arrests 339
Fugitive Arrests 135
Gang-Related Criminal Arrests 21
Pursuits 16
Scouts/Decoys 1
Caltrops 0
Splashdowns 1
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 113
IAs/USBP 2,239
OTMs 663
OTM Countries
Bangladesh 4
Belize 2
Brazil 2
China 3
Costa Rica 4
Dominican Republic 4
Ecuador 16
El Salvador 180
Guatemala 237
Honduras 263
India 12
Lebanon 1
Malaysia 1
Nepal 1
Nicaragua 8
Nigeria 1
Peru 1
Qatar 1
Romania 1
Russia 1
South Africa 1
Sri Lanka 2
Turkey 1
United Kingdom 1
Uruguay 1
Venezuela 2
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 33,362.07 lbs
Cocaine 1,140.36 lbs
Heroin 76.45 lbs
Methamphetamine 13.67 lbs
Currency $76,814.00
Weapons Handgun(s) 14
Long Gun(s) 9
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 40
Recovered 33
Combined totals from all Unified Commands during this reporting period:
*Prices based on NDIC mid-2010 average of Texas cities retail prices:
$551/lb marijuana, $29,508/lb cocaine, and $38,068/lb
methamphetamine.
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OBS Weekly Assessment
Total Marijuana seizures were 31,173.07 lbs this week, an increase
from 27,871.55 lbs last week. The largest single seizure occurred in
the Rio Grande Valley Sector where a Zavala Co SO Deputy seized
4,089 lbs of marijuana concealed in four large crates in a 2000
Freightliner Tractor. DPS CID Agents seized 1,906.9 lbs of marijuana
concealed in metal bins between boxes of limes from an
International box truck. Limes are one of the most common
comingled produce used by drug smugglers, who believe that the
citrus in the limes helps mask the odor of the marijuana. The total
estimated street value for reported marijuana seizures during this
reporting period is $17.2 million.
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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)
Cocaine seizures were 1,119.21 lbs this week, a significant increase from
275.58 lbs last week. Pharr PD seized 926 lbs of cocaine in a bedroom of a
private residence in Pharr, TX. This is the largest single load cocaine
seizure reported to the BOSA in the past three years. In the Rio Grande
Valley Sector, THP Trooper seized 48.5 lbs of cocaine in 23 bundles
concealed in the 3rd axle differential of the truck tractor a tractor trailer
Heroin and methamphetamine seizures for this week’s reporting period total 76.45 lbs (valued at $3.1
million) and 13.67 lbs, respectively. In the Laredo Sector, USBP Laredo North Agents at the IH-35
Checkpoint seized 21.13 lbs of cocaine, 13.6 lbs of methamphetamine, and 3.53 lbs of heroin concealed
within the radiator walls of a 2000 Ford F-250. Multi-type drug loads are highly usual.
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Cocaine Seizures (lbs) Long-Term View
Cocaine (lbs) Long-Term Trendline
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Drive train concealment
Since AUG 2011, the BOSA has reported on three
seizures involving a similar concealment method
using the drive trains in various model year Ford
pickups to conceal narcotics, particularly heroin and
methamphetamine. The narcotics in all the seizures
originated out of the Laredo Sector and two were
destined for San Antonio. In addition, in all seizures,
the narcotics were wrapped in similar type plastic
bags. During this reporting period, THP Live Oak
Co seized 64.42 lbs of heroin concealed inside the
drive train of a 2006 Ford F-150 pickup traveling on
IH-37N from Laredo, TX, to San Antonio, TX.
Tool marks
indicating
tampering.
9 SEP 2011: THP Sulphur Springs seized seven
packages of heroin, totaling 60 lbs, from a 2001 Ford F-
250 traveling on IH-40 from MX to California. EPIC
revealed that the vehicle was connected to ten POE
crossings in 2011 and one Checkpoint crossing in
Laredo on 07 SEP 2011.
23 AUG 2011: A THP Trooper (Laredo
Sector) seized 24 lbs of methamphetamine
concealed within the drive train of a 1994
Ford F-150 traveling on IH-35N traveling
from Nuevo Laredo, MX, destined for San
Antonio. EPIC revealed that since
2009,the driver of this vehicle has 426
POE crossings.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)
Bulk currency seizures totaled $76,814 USD this week, a decrease from
$503,058 USD last week. The largest single seizure occurred in the Rio Grande
Valley Sector where Fort Brown USBP Agents seized $27,335 USD while
assigned to southbound traffic near Brownsville, TX. In the Laredo Sector,
CBP/OFO Officers at the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge (outbound) seized $13,000 in
USD, in addition to various AR-15 parts and a Kevlar helmet.
The street value of all contraband seized this week represents a loss to Mexican DTOs
and the criminal networks that support them of approximately $53.8 million.
Illegal alien apprehensions decreased from 2,348 last week to 2,239 this week. OTM apprehensions
decreased from 777 last week to 663 this week. There were eight ASIC apprehensions: one from
Malaysia and one from Turkey in the El Paso, one from Lebanon and one from Qatar in the Laredo Sector,
and four from Bangladesh in the Rio Grande Valley Sector.
$0
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$2,000,000
$3,000,000
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$8,000,000
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Currency Seizures ($) Long-Term View
Currency Seizures (USD) Long-Term Trendline
1,696,900
233,533
503,058
76,814 0.00
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600,000.00
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1,600,000.00
1,800,000.00
21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11 12-Oct-11
Currency Seizures ($) Short-Term View
Last 4 Weeks
2010 Weekly Average
2011 Weekly Average
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
REVISITED: .50-cal Beowulf
19 OCT 2010: CBP-OFO Officers at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge in
Laredo seized two AR-15 assault rifles with the Beowulf .50cal conversion kits
installed, one AR-15 rifle with the T15BDX .458cal SOCOM conversion kit installed, one
Taurus PT 24-7 handgun, two Colt .45cal handguns, three Taurus 9mm handguns, one S&W
65-2 .357cal handgun, one Glock 22 .40cal handgun, one FN Herstal handgun, one Beretta
.40cal handgun, a Barska scope, and an assortment of ammo and magazines. The
contraband was concealed under the rear seat of a vehicle.
28 OCT 2010: USBP Agents observed a pickup heading toward the riverbank near Los Ebanos. Several subjects
emerged from the river and headed towards the vehicle. When Agents approached, the subjects absconded towards the river. A
search of the vehicle located an AR-15 assault rifle with the Beowulf .50cal conversion kit, an AR-15 assault rifle, a G-3
assault rifle, a 12ga shotgun, a handgun, and 8,571 rds of ammo. Two crates of what appeared to be ammo were taken by the
suspects into MX.
November 2010: USBP Agents in RGV Sector interrupted an attempt to smuggle weapons
and ammo across the Rio Grande by boat. Five weapons, including another AR-15 modified with the
Beowulf .50cal conversion kit, and over 8,500 rds of ammo were seized.
06 JAN 2010: Texas LEOs in Mission discovered nine Beowulf .50 cal assault rifles in a vehicle bearing TXLPs.
October 2011: Mission PD Officers seized four boxes of .50 cal Beowulf ammo in Mission along with $6,256 USD,
a .50 cal rifle (not a Beowulf) and a handgun.
16 JUL 2011: During a gunbattle with CDG elements in Matamoros, a .50 cal Beowulf rifled with confirmed
SSN#BEO2374 was recovered.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
BORDER SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTER TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
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