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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONThis document was created by Texas Department of Public Safety’s Border Security Operations Center in conjunctionwith federal, state, and local Unified Command partners as part of ongoing border security efforts and should besafeguarded and protected in accordance with the requirements of the above classification. The above classificationincludes this document and any accompanying attachments and/or e-mails.
Reporting Period: 28 SEPT – 04 OCT 2011
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Key Events and Findings
• The largest single marijuana seizure occurred in the Rio Grande Valley Sector where Starr County SO
seized 5,571 lbs of marijuana while executing a search warrant at a residence in Rio Grande City, TX.
(p. 72)
• The largest single methamphetamine seizure occurred in the Laredo Sector. CBP/ OFO Officers at the
Lincoln Juarez Bridge in Laredo, TX seized 48.5 lbs of crystal methamphetamine concealed within non-
factory metal boxes behind the rear seat of a 2007 white Nissan Altima. (p. 51)
• The largest single cocaine seizure occurred in the Rio Grande Valley Sector where Cameron County
SO SIU Deputy seized 65.04 lbs of cocaine from a vehicle as a result of a traffic stop on US-83 and
Stuart Place Rd. in Cameron Co. (p. 72)
• In the Rio Grande Valley Sector several seizures were made 30 SEP – 2 OCT 2011 totally nearly 5,00
lbs. The most unique occurred when USBP Agents found 609 lbs of the marijuana on a ranch near Rio
Grande City in addition to 80 ammo magazines, some loaded with .223 cal. ammo along with several
tactical vests. (p. 66)
• On 18 SEP 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at Eagle Pass POE Bridge #1 seized 10,000 rds of 7.62x39 mm
ammo concealed in an after-market panel in the floor of a 1995 Ford Windstar. (p. 33)
• On 30 SEP 2011, two USCs were among four people killed in Cd. Juárez, MX when gunmen attacked a
2004 Dodge Durango which displayed TX registration BK5H407. On 03 OCT 2011, a third USC was
killed while driving a sedan in the Jardines del Bosque area in Cd. Juárez. (p. 95)
• On 04 OCT 2011, Mexican police captured Martin Rosales Magana, one of the last major leaders of the
La Familia cartel (LFM), a pseudo-religious drug gang that has been seriously impacted by arrests and
killings. (p. 97)
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Dallam Lipscomb
Hemphill
Potter Gray
Parmer
Cochran
Yoakum
Hall
Hale Motley
LubbockDickens
Andrews
King
Terry
ShermanHansford Ochiltree
Hutchinson
Wheeler
Randall Armstrong Donley
CastroBriscoe
Childress
Cottle
Hardeman
Foard
Hartley Roberts
OldhamCarson
Deaf SmithCollingsworth
Bailey
Swisher
Lamb Floyd
HockleyCrosby
Gaines
Knox
Lynn GarzaKent Stonewall
Jeff Davis
Reeves
Loving Winkler
Ward
Ector
Dawson
Martin
Zavala
UvaldeKinney
Edwards
Brewster
La Salle
Dimmit
Starr
Bowie
CassCam
p
Titus
Fra
nklin
Mo
rris
Rains Marion
KaufmanHarrison
PanolaGregg
Rusk
Bell
WilliamsonMilam
Sabine
Trinity
UpshurWood
Van Zandt
NavarroHill
Cherokee
Freestone
McLennan
Falls
Shelby
Nacogdoches
San
Augustine
Jasper
Jefferson
Tyler
Walker
Polk
Robertson
Madison
Brazos
Hardin
San Jacinto
Grimes
Liberty
Chambers
Montgomery
Burleson
Lee
Ellis
Goliad
BeeLive Oak
Duval
Jim Hogg
Henderson
Anderson
Leon
Limestone
Travis
Hays
Comal
Houston
Angelina
Newton
Orange
Cooke Grayson Fannin
CollinDentonHunt
Lamar
Delta
Hopkins
Dallas
Red River
Rockwall
Nolan
Baylor
Jones Shackelford Stephens
Archer
Young
Taylor
Haskell Throckmorton
Callahan
Howard
Borden Parker
Erath
Palo Pinto
Montague
Clay
Wichita
Wilbarger
WiseJack
Upton
BrownColeman
RunnelsCoke
SterlingGlasscock
Midland
Crane
Menard
McCulloch
Concho
Sutton
Schleicher
Tom Green
Crockett
Pecos
Irion
Reagan
Comanche
Hood
Bosque
Somervell
Hamilton
Kimble
Mason
Mills
San Saba
Blanco
Burnet
Lampasas
Johnson
Gillespie
Terrell
Llano
Coryell
Tarrant
Washington
Fayette
Lavaca
Colorado
Austin
Fort Bend
Brazoria
HarrisBastrop
Matagorda
Kerr
Real
Bexar
Wilson
Karnes
Caldwell
Gonzales
DeWitt
Waller
Kendall
Atascosa
Frio
Medina
Bandera
Galveston
Fisher
Scurry
Mitchell
Culberson
Webb
Jeff Davis
Val VerdePresidio
Moore
Dona Ana
Luna
Grant
Hidalgo
Eastland
Guadalupe
Jim Wells
Willacy
Kenedy
Cameron
Wharton
Jackson
Victoria
Refugio
San Patricio
Nueces
Kleberg
Brooks
Hudspeth
Otero
HudspethEl Paso
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
El Paso Sector
p. 05-22
Marfa Sector
p. 23 – 29
Del Rio Sector
p. 30 – 44
Laredo Sector
p. 45 – 55Rio Grande
Valley Sector
p. 56 – 75
Coastal Bend
Sector
p. 77 – 84
Statewide Corridor Seizures
p. 85 – 87
Overall Assessment
p. 102 – 109
Sig. Mexico Events
p. 88 – 101
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Operation BORDER STAR 28 SEPT – 04 OCT 2011
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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EL PASO H U D S P E T H
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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 – OFOICE West TX HIDTAEPICTMFDPS TPWDATFFBIUSMSUS Army, Ft. Bliss CIDEl Paso CO SOHudspeth CO SODona Ana CO SO (NM)Grant CO SO (NM)Hidalgo CO SO (NM)Luna CO SO (NM)Otero CO SO (NM)
Full Map/Table of Contents
N E W M E X I C O
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
El Paso SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds --
Bailouts --
Criminal Arrests 66
Fugitive Arrests 41
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 5
Pursuits 1
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals --
IAs/USBP 204
OTMs 18
OTM Countries
Guatemala 5
El Salvador 2
Honduras 5
Nicaragua 1
Indonesia 1
Vietnam 1
Sri Lanka 1
Colombia 1
Egypt 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 1,027.58 lbs
Cocaine 24.8 lbs
Heroin --
Methamphetamine --
Currency --
Other
Heroin, 0.007 ounce,
Propoxyphene, 6 pills,
Lorazapam, 42 pills,
Trazadone, 42 pills,
Morphine, 14 pills,
Ecstasy, 11 pills
Weapons
Handgun(s) 1
Long Gun(s) --
Explosive(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 11
Recovered 1
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El Paso SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$179,440
$0
$13,206
$0$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
$180,000
$200,000
14-Sep-11 21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11
Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
El Paso UC Currency Seizures
1,325.52
1,903.80
2,419.41
1,027.58
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
14-Sep-11 21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11
Po
un
ds
of
Mar
ijuan
a Se
ize
d
El Paso UC Marijuana Seizures
0.60
92.97
13.11
24.80
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
14-Sep-11 21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11
Po
un
ds
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
El Paso UC Cocaine Seizures
124141
168
204
0
50
100
150
200
250
14-Sep-11 21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11
Nu
mb
er
of
IAs
Ap
pre
he
nd
ed
El Paso UC Illegal Aliens
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Six gang-related incidents were reported during this period involving six arrests of members from
five different gangs. There were five criminal arrests and one fugitive arrest. The incidents involved:
Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of Marijuana, Evading Arrest, and Violation of a
Protective Order.
Barrio Azteca Varrio Logan Heights 30/30 True One Kings Lower Valley Hoodlems
Gang activity for the week of 29 SEPT 2011 thru 05 OCT 2011
Due to the increase in BANDIDOS visibility in the El Paso area, the El Paso JOIC
would like to highlight significant arrests outside our jurisdiction.
On 26 & 27 SEP 2011, Federal Agents and local authorities conducted a large level
sweep on the BANDIDOS MC. Approximately 40 BANDIDOS members and
associates were arrested on federal drug and weapons charges. The arrests mostly
took place in the Dallas area, but there were also arrests in San Antonio, TX, San
Francisco, CA, and Denver, CO. The Federal Bureau of Investigation stated that
they infiltrated the North Texas BANDIDOS in 2009 in order to gather information
and evidence. Subjects were arrested on a variety of distribution of
methamphetamine and cocaine charges. One subject was arrested for possession
of a machine gun.
ANALYST NOTE: U/LES: The Sante Fe, NM, PD, received reliable information in
light of these arrests that a meeting in Albuquerque was to be held over the
weekend of 1&2 OCT 2011. On 30 SEPT 2011, the end to a fourteen year peace
treaty between the BANDIDOS and HELLS ANGELS was reported on the website
bikernews.net. Additionally, an upcoming BANDIDO Birthday gathering is
expected in El Paso on 09 OCT 2011. (New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management Bulletin)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CBP-OFO Officers seized:
01 OCT 2011 –
YSLETA POE
107.94 lbs of marijuana
1997 Mercury Villager
Concealment: Roof
LAST WEEK’S BOSA:
23 SEP 2011 – BRIDGE OF AMERICAS POE
473.88 lbs of marijuana
1995 Chevrolet C-20; Concealment: Roof
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30 SEPT 2011 –
CBP-OFO YSLETA POE
0.136 lbs of cocaine
Concealment:
Body – Groin area
22 SEPT 2011 –
CBP-OFO and USBP
@ IH-25 CHECKPOINT
Las Cruces, NM
10.8 lbs of cocaine
2009 Volkswagen Jetta
Concealment:
Beneath Clothing – Thighs
28 SEPT 2011 –
CBP-OFO PASO DEL
NORTE POE
10.14 lbs of cocaine
2010 Nissan Sentra
Concealment:
Beneath Clothing – Thighs
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26 SEPT 2011 –
BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS POE
57.98 lbs of marijuana
1993 Honda Civic
Concealment: Tires
28 SEPT 2011 –
PASO DEL NORTE POE
85.56 lbs of marijuana
1999 Dodge Ram
Concealment: Spare Tire
03 OCT 2011 – COLUMBUS, NM, POE
170.2 lbs of marijuana
1998 Ford Explorer
Concealment: Spare Tire and Gas Tank (metal containers)
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CBP-OFO Officers seized:
28 SEPT 2011
13.8 lbs of cocaine
1997 Mercury Grand Marquis
Concealment: Non-factory
compartment behind the rear
seat backrest
29 SEPT 2011
49.43 lbs of marijuana
2000 Ford Windstar
Concealment: Dashboard and
firewall
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CBP-OFO Officers seized:
27 SEPT 2011
39.46 lbs of marijuana
1998 Ford Escort
Concealment: Non-factory
compartment above the fuel tank
and behind the firewall
28 SEPT 2011
19.53 lbs of marijuana
2003 Toyota Sienna
Concealment: Dashboard
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CBP-OFO Officers seized:
28 SEPT 2011
Two 40mm riot grenades, one Barrett .50 cal magazine,
Two .308 magazines, and one Barrett .50 cal cleaning kit
2005 Toyota Scion
Concealment: Rear Seat Backrest
JOIC NOTE: 40mm hard sponge
“less than lethal” rounds are
designed to incapacitate
subjects, fired from close
distances, possibly indicating a
cartel intent for capture/kidnap
operations by specialized
enforcer cells.
The cleaning kit for the .50
caliber indicates sustained use of
the .50 Barrett platform and
denotes disciplined preventative
maintenance over sustained use.
.308 magazine
and 40mm
grenades
BARRETT .50
cal cleaning kit Seized items in one photo
Top view of Barrett .50 cal
magazine and grenades
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02 OCT 2011
102.88 lbs of marijuana
2003 Chevrolet Envoy
Concealment: Spare tire,
roof, driver seat, passenger
seat, and rear driver side
quarter panel
03 OCT 2011
34.83 lbs of marijuana
2001 Ford Taurus
Concealment: Front Bumper
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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25 SEPT 2011
35.27 lbs of marijuana
1998 Lincoln Town Car
Concealment: Dashboard
On 22 SEP 2011, El Paso PD Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) Officers were called to the
Bridge of the Americas (BOTA ) POE in reference to a recovered stolen vehicle. The ATTF
Officers met with a recovery agent who recovered a 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer in Juarez
and brought it back to the US. The officers processed the vehicle and released it to the
recovery agent.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Fictitious Inspection and Registration StickersOn 01 OCT 2011, an El Paso DPS THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop and
observed the vehicle inspection sticker to be fictitious. The Trooper noted the
following discrepancies; The signature of the DPS Director was listed as
Thomas Davis instead of Steven McCraw, and wording on the back of the
sticker read “NAME OF INSPECTION MAKING INSPECTION,” whereas it
should have read “NAME OF INSPECTOR MAKING INSPECTION.” The
driver stated that the inspection sticker was purchased at an establishment in
central El Paso. Investigation continues by the DPS Regulatory Service.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Incorrect wording. Should read:
“NAME OF INSPECTOR
MAKING INSPECTION.”
On 04 OCT 2011, a THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop and observed the vehicle inspection sticker to
be fictitious along with a fictitious registration sticker. The sticker appeared to be a duplication of the one
discovered 01 OCT 2011. The VIN on the registration sticker was correct, but the TXLP was incorrect.
1. The number “E11689087” was
displayed on the inspection stickers
in each incident.
2. Thomas Davis is not the director of
DPS therefore, his signature should
not be on the sticker.
3. The bar code is imperfect and
cannot be scanned . Any vehicle which undergoes emission testing should
have “OBD” on the sticker.
The top left numbers/letters should
be the license plates displayed on
the vehicle.
The bottom right numbers should
match the last 8 numbers of the
VIN displayed on the vehicle.
ANALYST NOTE: This are two
instances in three days in which
fictitious inspection/registration
stickers were encountered in the El
Paso Sector. Registration stickers
from both incidents had “Thomas
Davis” and not “Steven McCraw” as
the director.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
On 30 SEP 2011, an El Paso DPS THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a cloned Ford F-250
pickup on FM-1281 near Horizon, TX. The pickup had a valid Texas 30-day temporary registration.
The Trooper noticed that the Ford emblem on the VIN plate appeared to have been stamped
instead of etched, and also observed that the emblem appeared slightly deeper on some parts than
on others, leading the Trooper to suspect the VIN plate was fictitious. The Vehicle Certification
Label, aka Nader sticker, also appeared to be fictitious. The Trooper identified the vehicle through
secondary means and found that the VIN number displayed on the truck had been copied from a
similar truck, which was currently registered in California. This method is known as “VIN switch
stolen”. The Trooper discovered that the true VIN had been reported stolen in Texas in 2008. The
Trooper discovered that the confidential VIN (CVIN), which are true VINs stamped in obscure
places along the vehicle, had been ground off and re-stamped to match the cloned VIN number.
Additionally, the Trooper found that the false VIN was etched on every window in an attempt to
make the truck appear legitimate.
Additional Information (cont)
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Additional Information
On 30 SEP 2011, El Paso PD Officers were called to Romeos
Nite Club located at 9101 Gateway West in El Paso regarding
graffiti which had been spray painted on the front and side of
the building. The officers met with the manager who stated
that he was informed of the graffiti by workers who were
doing interior remodling. The manager stated that until the
previous Saturday, the business had been closed for
renovations for the past four months.
The words "LA LINEA PUTOS" was spray painted in black letters on the west side of the building. The
words, "Pay what you owe m*****f****** LA LINEA" was spray painted in the front of the building on the
right side of the entrance and "PAGEN LO QUE DEBE CULOS ATT. LA LINEA" was spray painted on the
left side of the entrance. Investigation revealed no DTO connections at this time. Other information
suggests that the graffiti may have been a hoax by individuals who were barred from the club the previous
Saturday.CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
ANALYST NOTE: Other bars in
the El Paso area have experience
similar hoax messages. The letter
below was received by another
bar in El Paso.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
On 27 SEP 2011, El Paso DPS CID Agents recovered 27 stolen vehicles from Mexico.
The property value of the recovered vehicles was set at $468,650 USD.
BORDER AUTO THEFT INFORMATION CENTER
For the week ending on 01 OCT 2011, the Border Auto Theft Information
Center (BATIC) received 3,838 inquiries/callers requesting information on suspicious
vehicles. The BATIC Specialists responded affirmatively to 50 of these calls with stolen
vehicle information being forwarded to the requesting officers. For the week, nine
vehicles were returned to the U.S. with a property value calculated at $64,730 USD.
El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment
In comparison to last week, the El Paso Sector experienced a decrease in the seizure of marijuana,
heroin, and currency, and an increase in the seizure of cocaine. There were no reported seizures of
methamphetamine during this reporting period. There was a decrease in the number of reported
stolen vehicles (11 compared to last week’s 26), and the recovery of one stolen vehicle, as reported
by El Paso PD and/or El Paso Co SO.
Of the total 988 lbs of marijuana seized at the POEs, 428 lbs was seized at the Bridge of the
Americas POE (BOTA), 157 lbs at the Ysleta POE, 196 lbs at the Paso Del Norte POE (PDN), and
205 lbs within the Lordsburg area. There were no reported seizures at the Fabens POE or Santa
Teresa POE. There were 14 reported marijuana seizures across the POEs, and 2 cocaine seizures:
Ysleta POE (13.31 lbs) and Paso Del Norte POE (10.8 lbs).
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
The predominant concealment methods for marijuana during this reporting period were: seats (5),
fuel tanks (4), dashboards (3), body carry (3), tires (2), quarter panels (2), roofs (2) and bumper (1).
The El Paso PD reported ten marijuana seizures totaling 39 lbs and six cocaine seizures totaling
0.357 kilos. The El Paso SO and Anthony PD reported no marijuana or cocaine seizures. Horizon
PD reported one marijuana seizure totaling 0.06 lbs.
During this reporting period, 204 IAs were apprehended. IA apprehensions increased by 36 from
the previous week’s 168. Total reported IA apprehensions within the El Paso Sector from 5 JAN
through 04 OCT were 8,281 with 577 being OTM (Other Than Mexican) and one ASIC (Aliens from
Special Interest Countries) from Egypt.
El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment
From 08/31 – 09/06 (26 OTM Apprehensions)
From 09/07 – 09/13 (09 OTM Apprehensions)
From 09/14 – 09/20 (07 OTM Apprehensions)
From 09/21 – 09/27 (10 OTM Apprehensions)
From 09/27 – 10/04 (18 OTM Apprehensions)
Leading IA OTM’s from 5 Jan to date:
Guatemala 154
Honduras 102
El Salvador 96
Brazil 54
India 29GUATE, 21
ELSAL, 17
COSTA, 2
HONDU, 12
ECUAD, 2
ROMAN, 1
SUDAN, 1
PERU, 1
GHANA, 1
ISRAE, 1
JAMAI, 1
ETHIO, 1
PHIL, 1
CHINA, 1
VIETN, 2
EGYPT, 1
COLOM, 1
INDON, 1
NICAR, 1
SIRLA, 1
GUATEELSALCOSTAHONDUECUADROMANSUDANPERUGHANAISRAEJAMAIETHIOPHILCHINAVIETNEGYPTCOLOMINDONNICARSIRLA
OTM Apprehensions 31 AUG through 04 0CT
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
City-wide index crime continues to show a decreased
rate of 7% as compared to the same timeframe last year.
There is a 650% increase (13) in murders, a 32%
increase (45) in sexual assaults, a 5% decrease (19) in
robberies, a 4% decrease (391) in assaults, a 6%
decrease (89) in burglary, a 10% decrease (1,054) in
larceny, a 12% decrease (136) in vehicle theft, and a 2%
decrease (36) in vehicle burglary.
Population of El Paso: 649,121 (2010 Census)
Population El Paso City and County: 700,000
Population figures do not reflect the individuals fleeing Cd.
Juarez to El Paso due to the on going DTO Violence
Citywide (YTD through Oct 1st, 2011)
Offense 2010 2011 % Change
Murder 2 15 650%
Sexual Aslt 139 184 32%
Robbery 359 340 -5%
Aslt 8,864 8,473 -4%
Burglary 1,461 1,375 -6%
Larceny 10,723 9,669 -10%
Veh Theft 1,169 1,033 -12%
*Burg Vehicle 1,935 1,899 -2%
Total: 22,717 21,089 -7%
*** Crime Rate: 3,524 3,271 -7%
Murder, 2
Sexual Aslt, 139
Robbery, 359
Aslt, 8,864
Burglary, 1,461
Larceny , 10,723
Veh Theft, 1,169
*Burg Vehicle , 1,935
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending 1 OCT 2010
Murder, 15Sexual Aslt,
184
Robbery, 340
Aslt, 8,473
Burglary, 1,375
Larceny , 9,669
Veh Theft, 1,033
*Burg Vehicle , 1,899
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending 1 OCT 2011
El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment
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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 PDPecos PD Presidio PD
USBP CBP - OFO ICE /HSINPSWest TX HIDTATMFTPWDDPSBrewster CO SO Culberson CO SO
P R E S I D I O
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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds --
Bailouts --
Criminal Arrests 51
Fugitive Arrests --
Gang Related Criminal Arrests --
Pursuits --
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 1
IAs/USBP 53
OTMs 7
OTM Countries
Honduras 2
Guatemalan 1
El Salvador 1
Nicaraguan 1
Colombia 1
Belize 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 221.58 lbs
Cocaine --
Heroin 0.005 lbs
Methamphetamine 0.02 lbs
Currency --
Other
Hashish 0.225 lbs,
Hydrocodone 32 pills,
Xanax 6 pills,
Prometh 6 lbs
Weapons
Handgun(s) 2
Long Gun(s) --
Explosive(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen --
Recovered --
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Marfa SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$2,100
$0$223
$0$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
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1,779.64
454.71
1,774.25
221.58
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
2,000.00
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of
Mar
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Marfa UC Marijuana Seizures
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.000.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
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Co
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Marfa UC Cocaine Seizures
26
36
57
53
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
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Marfa UC Illegal Aliens
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N
Culberson
County
Van Horn USBP Agents seized 103.61 lbs of marijuana
abandoned near the Dee Wilson Draw / 220 Rd. The marijuana
was released to DEA.
Additional information
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Additional information
Marfa USBP Agents seized 89.7 lbs of marijuana abandoned near the Brite Ranch in
Presidio Co, 31 miles west of Marfa, TX. The marijuana was released to DEA.
Brite Ranch
N
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Additional information
On 02 OCT 2011, Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 17.85 lbs of marijuana and apprehended
one USC on a commercial bus at the IH-10 Checkpoint. The subject and marijuana were referred to
Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution.
On 04 OCT 2011, Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 2.64 lbs of marijuana, 6 lbs of
promethazine, and apprehended one USC on a commercial bus at the IH-10 Checkpoint. The
subject and narcotics were referred to Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution.
On 28 SEPT 2011, Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 0.005 lbs of heroin and
apprehended one USC at the IH-10 Checkpoint on board a commercial bus. The
subject and narcotics were referred to Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution.
On 01 OCT 2011, Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 2.38 lbs of marijuana and apprehended one
USC at the IH-10 Checkpoint. The subject and marijuana were referred to Hudspeth Co SO for
state prosecution.
On 02 OCT 2011, Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 2.09 lbs of marijuana, 2 pills of ecstasy,
and apprehended one USC on a commercial bus at the IH-10 Checkpoint. The subject and
marijuana were referred to Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution.
ANALYST NOTE: Since JAN 2010, there has been an increase in smuggling of
promethazine with codeine cough syrup in the Marfa Sector. However, over the last
couple of months, there has been a significant decrease in seizures. The majority of
bottles seized departed from California en route to Houston, TX. The drug is often
carried in the original bottle with prescription labels removed. Occasionally, the drug is
transferred into a different container in an attempt to make it harder to detect.
Common containers include ice tea bottles, fruit drinks, and fruit juices. (BSOC Report
on “Promethazine and Codeine Cough Syrup Drug Trafficking” dated 21 DEC 2010)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Marfa Unified Command Sector Assessment
Total marijuana seized this week decreased by 268% compared to last week. This large decrease
continues the erratic weekly pattern for seizure amounts that has been consistently noted
throughout the year.
IA apprehensions decreased this week to 53 compared to last week’s 57.
Criminal arrests continued a three-week decline with 51 arrests compared to last week’s 56.
The Checkpoint on IH-10 remained very active this week with several smaller seizures of
marijuana. A pattern has emerged involving individuals smuggling approximately 2-lbs loads of
marijuana on commercial buses. Indications from New Mexico, IH-10 Checkpoint, and the eastern
coast indicate that small, one to four-kilogram loads are being smuggled aboard commercial buses.
The cash proceeds from these smuggling loads then returns from the opposite direction utilizing the
same commercial buses. Large cash seizures have also occurred on AMTRAK trains moving
through New Mexico from east to west. The use of commercial buses to smuggle high grade
marijuana along the eastern seaboard are also being reported.
The sector recorded a rare seizure of heroin from a subject aboard a commercial bus. Backpacking
continues to be the primary means of transporting marijuana loads northward picked up along
highways in border counties. The two major seizures this week were abandoned from backpacker
loads moving through the area. Typically, when backpackers observe law enforcement activity, they
drop their loads to avoid being arrested for narcotics possession. If time permits, the backpackers
will camouflage the loads for retrieval at a later date, then move away from the contraband. If they
are arrested, it will likely only be for an immigration violation. They are then free to attempt crossing
at a later date and retrieve the stashed narcotics.
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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
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UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Dimmit Co SOKinney Co SOMaverick CO SOReal CO SOVal Verde CO SOUvalde CO SOZavala CO SODel Rio PD38th Judicial District (Volunteer)Dimmit Co Constable (Volunteer) PCT 2Dimmit Co Constable (Volunteer) PCT 3Uvalde PD (Volunteer)Zavala Co Constable (Volunteer)Uvalde PD (Volunteer)
USBPCBP-OFO CBP-ICESouth TX HIDTANPSDEAUSCGUSMSTPWDTMFIBWCDPSDimmit CO SOKinney CO SO
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Del Rio SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 3
Bailouts 4
Criminal Arrests 13
Fugitive Arrests 29
Gang Related Criminal Arrests --
Pursuits 2
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 6
IAs/USBP 329
OTMs 143
OTM Countries
Honduras 66
El Salvador 40
Guatemala 25
Nicaragua 4
Bolivia 1
Costa Rica 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 2,447.35 lbs
Cocaine 0.036 lbs
Heroin --
Methamphetamine 0.045 lbs
Currency $11,329
Other --
Weapons
Handgun(s) 1
Long Gun(s) --
Ammunition 10,042 rounds
Magazines 3
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen --
Recovered 6
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Del Rio Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$0 $0 $0
$11,329
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
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US
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Se
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Del Rio UC Currency Seizures
549.59
170.53
671.17
2,447.35
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
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101.40
15.03 0.05 0.040.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
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Del Rio UC Cocaine Seizures
312
273
268
329
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
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Del Rio UC Illegal Aliens
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
On 18 SEP 2011, CBP-OFO Officers working Operation OUTBOUND at Eagle Pass POE Bridge
#1, referred a blue 1995 Ford Windstar van to secondary based on multiple criminal indicators,
including density anomalies. After a thorough search, 10,000 rds of 7.62x39 ammo were found
concealed in an after-market panel in the floor of the vehicle. The ammo was seized and the
driver was arrested; the subject, ammo, and vehicle were turned over to ICE.
Trap door observed in floor board
under back seat area
Trap door opened revealing ammo inside
Southbound Operations
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
On 30 SEP 2011, a Maverick Co SO Deputy working with the CBP-OFO AT-CET team performed a
secondary inspection on a green 1999 Honda CRV in the southbound lane at the POE, Eagle Pass,
Maverick Co. The vehicle was reported stolen out of San Antonio, TX. After questioning the driver of the
vehicle, the Deputy was told that he had picked up the vehicle at a supermarket and was going to take the
vehicle to Mexico. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and the vehicle was impounded pending further
disposition.
Southbound Operations
On 02 OCT 2011, a Maverick Co SO Deputy was informed that a white 2000 Ford F-250 at the POE,
Bridge 2, Eagle Pass, Maverick CO was being sent to the southbound secondary inspection. The driver
provided erroneous answers when questioned by CBP-OFO Officers. A license plate check was
performed on the vehicle and it was found to be stolen out of Bexar Co. The driver was arrested and
vehicle was impounded pending disposition.
ANALYST NOTE: Typically, American-made trucks and SUVs are the vehicles of
choice by DTOs.
On 02 OCT 2011, USBP Agents responded to an assistance call from Del Rio
PD at a local motel in the 2200 blk of Veterans Blvd, in Del Rio, TX. A K-9 team
searched the room and located a small baggie containing a white powdery
substance in a purse. The substance tested positive for cocaine and weighed
0.024 lbs. A Del Rio PD Officer arrested the owner of the purse and the cocaine
was seized.
Additional information
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Gang activity
On 29 SEP 2011, DPS-Air 116 was called to assist with a multi-agency operation in
Uvalde and Medina Counties. FBI, DPS, and US Marshals, in 23 teams, conducted the
operation, serving 23 search and arrest warrants in Uvalde and Hondo, TX. The
operations targeted known members of the TEXAS SYNDICATE, including an enforcer
for the gang. The subject was a wanted felon who had been indicted for murder and
was known to keep a large quantity of weapons. The Aircrew conducted preliminary
surveillance of the subject's residence utilizing NVG and FLIR equipment, allowing
DPS SWAT Officers to arrest him without incident. DPS-Air provided further assistance
for the remainder of the operation; a total of 21 subjects were arrested.
DPS SWAT flashbang entrySubject in custody
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Gang activity (cont)
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 LATIN KINGS. 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
murder and recently being released. The subject was cited and released.
Revolution is the Solution
Brown PrideMexico Coat of Arms
Fronteras
BANDA
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Gang activity (cont)
On 26 SEP 2011, a Dimmit Co SO Deputy performed a traffic stop on a green 2000 Mazda Protégé on
SH-85, in Carrizo Springs, TX. The subject was driving erratically; a consensual search produced an open
alcohol container, along with drug paraphernalia. The subject was driving with an invalid license. There were
indications that the driver was possibly a member of the ARYAN BROTHERHOOD. The driver was arrested.
08 09
Dice – 666
Swastika and
SS symbols
Swastika
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Gang activity (cont)
On 02 OCT 2011, USBP Agents working primary inspection at the USBP Uvalde
Checkpoint on US-90, in Uvalde Co, referred a tan Hummer to secondary due to the
nervous behavior of one of the passengers. All four male occupants of the vehicle
claimed to be US Citizens. Background checks revealed that two passengers had
warrants out of Bexar Co: one for possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled
Substance, and the other for Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon. In addition, one of the
passengers with an outstanding warrant was also suspected of being associated with
the MEXIKANEMI (TEXAS MEXICAN MAFIA). In secondary inspection, a K-9 alerted
to the interior of the vehicle. A plastic bag containing .009 lbs of marijuana was found in
a backpack. The driver claimed ownership of the marijuana; he was cited and released,
along with the vehicle and one passenger. The two subjects with outstanding warrants
were turned over to the Uvalde Co SO.
On 29 SEP 2011, USBP Agents, with assistance from DPS Air 116, tracked and
apprehended ten subjects on the Comanche Ranch in Maverick Co.
Additional information
On 29 SEP 2011, USBP Agents, with assistance from DPS Air 116, searched for suspected IAs in a
black 2003 Ford Expedition east of the USBP Eagle Pass Checkpoint on US-57. Agents observed
several subjects load into the Ford Expedition at the near FM-481 and US-57. A registration check
of the vehicle revealed it to be stolen out of Austin, TX. Agents were following the vehicle and
attempted a vehicle stop, which failed to yield and crashed through a low fence on the Chaparosa
Ranch off US-57; all subjects bailed out into the brush. With the assistance of the Aircrew, Agents
apprehended seven IAs.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Subjects fleeing back to MexicoOn 30 SEP 2011, DPS Aviation assisted USBP Agents
in locating suspects that had entered the US illegally by
boat, crossing the Rio Grande at a location up river
from the power plant near the Dobbs Ranch. Agents
observed several subjects loading bundles into a small
boat. They crossed to the US-side and appeared to
stash the bundles near the edge of the river. DPS-Air
116 remained approximately five miles away as the
situation developed while Agents moved into position.
The boat was observed returning to the Mexico side.
The boat then came back across loaded with at least
six subjects. Agents called for DPS-Air 116 to try to
locate any possible illegal narcotics that were dropped
off. The subjects fled back to Mexico at
Additional information
the sound of the approaching helicopter. DPS-Air 116 guided several Agents to locations where he
believed the subjects had been on the US side. After an extensive search of the riverbank, Agents
suspected that the crossing was a “dry run” to lure them to the area.
On 29 SEP 2011, DPS-Air 116 assisted USBP
Agents in the search for Illegal Aliens along US-277
in Maverick Co. A K-9 team arrived on scene and
was able to track the subjects to the Hughes Ranch
Rd. Four IAs were apprehended and processed per
sector guidelines.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
On 29 SEP 2011, a Dimmit Co SO Deputy
stopped an ivory 2002 Cadillac bearing TX
plates and a black 2003 Dodge truck bearing TX
plates traveling in tandem on SH-85E. Both
drivers seemed nervous and gave evasive
answers when questioned. Inspection of the
vehicles and their occupants revealed that the
male driver of the 2002 Cadillac had a warrant in
Karnes Co for Violation of Probation. A search of
the male subject revealed $5,903 USD in his
possession. The Deputy then contacted USBP
and requested assistance from a K-9 unit. Upon
arrival at the location of the stop, the
K-9 inspection resulted in a positive alert on the 2003 Dodge. The female driver
granted consent to an X-ray scan of her vehicle and it was transported to the USBP
station at Carrizo Springs, TX. Upon completion of the scan, a loaded pistol, three
loaded magazines and 0.014 lbs of methamphetamine were found in the center
console area. Also found inside the vehicle was 0.09 lbs of marijuana and $4,268
USD. The money found with both drivers was mostly in $1,000 denominations and
wrapped with rubber bands, which is a consistent method utilized by drug traffickers.
Additional paraphernalia found indicating illicit activity included small baggies, extra
rubber bands, and a stun gun. The driver of the 2002 Cadillac and the driver of the
2003 Dodge truck were arrested by the Dimmit Co SO. Both vehicles were impounded
pending disposition. The firearm, the currency, and the narcotics were turned over to
the Dimmit Co SO.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
On 29 SEP 2011, USBP Agents on FM-2644 in Dimmit Co observed a white 2005 Chevrolet Silverado
pulling a horse trailer. Agents pulled behind the vehicle and observed it cross the center line multiple
times. Agents stopped the vehicle at the intersection of FM-2644 at US-83 in Carrizo Springs, TX, for an
immigration check and were immediately alerted to the driver by overly nervous behavior. The subject
stated he was traveling from Eagle Pass, TX, to Uvalde, TX, but was taking a route that was longer and
bypassed USBP Checkpoints. A K-9 alerted to the trailer and tampering was detected. The trailer floor
was solid and the wood was unusually thick. Additionally, aftermarket welds were discovered and paint
overspray indicated a possible hidden compartment. Agents discovered a concealed compartment in the
floor containing 239 bundles of marijuana weighing 498.5 lbs. The subject was arrested; the marijuana,
both vehicles, and the subject were turned over to the DEA. The horses were turned over to the USDA.
Additional information (cont)
ANALYST NOTE: Please see the Overall
Assessment for further details on past
livestock trailer seizures. This is the first
seizure from a livestock trailer reported in
Del Rio Sector the past year.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
On 01 OCT 2011, USBP Agents stopped a maroon 2003 Peterbilt 379 tractor towing a chrome/stainless
steel 1993 tanker at the USBP Del Rio Checkpoint, US-277N. The K-9 unit on duty alerted to the presence
of narcotics inside the tanker. The driver of the vehicle stated that the tanker was empty and a seal was
found on the access lid to the trailer. The Agents asked for the paperwork that usually accompanies this
type of seal and the driver replied that he did not have it. The trucking company that owns the vehicle was
contacted and the Agents were told that the driver of the vehicle was not known to the company and that
there was no paperwork for the seal. A backscatter scan was performed on the entire vehicle and detected
anomalies inside the tanker. The Agents then removed the seal and found 200 cellophane-wrapped
packages containing 423.9 lbs of marijuana. The driver of the vehicle was arrested and both he and the
narcotics were turned over to DEA. The tractor and tanker were impounded pending further disposition.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
On 03 OCT 2011, USBP Agents were notified by a USBP Camera Operator that a
blue 1998 Ford Expedition was traveling on FM-1664 S, Quemado, TX. The
Camera Operator stated that he had seen two subjects loading large feed sacks
into a vehicle. The Agents immediately performed a vehicle stop and observed
several black bags in the back of the vehicle. Upon inspection, the Agents found
210 bricks of marijuana weighing 444.1 lbs inside the black bags. The female
driver and a female passenger were arrested. The subjects and the narcotics were
turned over to DEA. The vehicle was impounded pending disposition.
On 23 SEP 2011, Uvalde Co SO Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a gold 2001 Lincoln
Navigator in the 500 block of South Getty St, in Uvalde, TX. There were two subjects in the
vehicle: a male driver and female passenger. A consensual search revealed 0.031 lbs of
methamphetamine concealed in a coffee cup; a small baggie containing a trace amount
(.001 lbs) of marijuana was also found. Deputies seized $1,158 USD from the male
driver. The male driver was arrested. The female passenger was released, along with the
vehicle.
QUEMADO
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector Assessment
During this reporting period, several of the categories either increased or stayed the same in
comparison to last week’s totals. The fall marijuana harvest, which generally starts in September,
could be an explanation for the large bulk marijuana seizures in the sector this week. Seven of the
eight major seizures were 200 lbs or greater, and the total marijuana seized was 2,447 lbs. This is
1,800 lbs of marijuana seized over last reporting period’s total.
IA apprehensions, cocaine, and methamphetamine seizures increased over the last reporting
period. Weapons, criminal arrests, and stolen vehicles all decreased, while the was a significant
increase in stolen vehicle recoveries. Two of the recovered stolen vehicles were attempting to enter
Mexico at a POE.
One significant incident involved two vehicles stopped by a Dimmit Co SO Deputy, that resulted in a
$10,171 USD seizure, along with a small amount of marijuana, 0.014 lbs of meth, and multiple
items of paraphernalia indicating distribution. The most notable seizure reported was 10,000 rds of
7.62x39mm ammo, commonly used in AK-47 rifles. This particular seizure is the largest ammo
seizure in the previous 12 months (in July 2010, 20,900 rounds of 7.62x39mm and .223 cal ammo
was seized in Eagle Pass, TX). There is a noticeable increase of weapons and accessories
seizures in the Del Rio Sector in comparison to previous years.
Federal search and arrest warrants, in a joint effort between FBI, US Marshals Service, and DPS,
resulted in 21 members of the TEXAS SYNDICATE being arrested, including one “enforcer.” This
is a significant hit to the local segment of the gang operating out of the Uvalde and Medina county
areas. These subjects and two additional subjects were to be arraigned in Del Rio 07 OCT 2011.
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W E B B
J I MH 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 SOLa Salle CO SO Webb CO SO Zapata CO SO Dilley PD Laredo PDPearsall PD
CBP ICE TPWDTMFDPSDuval CO S O Frio CO SO
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Laredo SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 3
Bailouts 2
Criminal Arrests 18
Fugitive Arrests --
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 3
Pursuits 2
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 36
IAs/USBP 623
OTMs 196
OTM Countries
China 4
Dominican Republic 1
Ecuador 2
El Salvador 59
Guatemala 44
Honduras 81
India 2
Nicaragua 2
Peru 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 4,125.11 lbs
Cocaine 86.45 lbs
Heroin 42.1 lbs
Methamphetamine 64.48 lbs
Currency --
Other: --
Weapons
Handgun(s) --
Long Gun(s) --
Grenades(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 9
Recovered 5
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Laredo SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$309,000
$17,000$0 $0
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
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4,454.80
3,787.32
1,026.10
4,125.11
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
5,000.00
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50.90
0.07 0.00
86.45
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
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Laredo UC Cocaine Seizures
576
467
665
623
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
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Laredo UC Illegal Aliens
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
LAREDO PD – Gang Activity
• On 01 OCT 2011, Officers arrested a male subject identified as a MEXICAN MAFIA gang member and
charged the subject with Burglary of Habitation.
• On 29 SEP 2011, Officers arrested a male subject identified as a SURENO 13 gang
member. The subject was charged with Burglary of Building.
• On 30 SEP 2011, Officers arrested a subject identified as a LATIN KING gang member. The subject
was charged with Burglary of Vehicle.
All subjects were remanded to the Webb Co Jail.
Additional InformationOn 01 OCT 2011, CBP/OFO officers working at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge in Laredo, TX seized
509.11 lbs of marijuana concealed in a non-factory compartment above the axels of a commercial
tour bus. The bus and marijuana were seized by DEA.
ANALYST NOTE: Commercial tour bus seizures
are generally from abandoned luggage in the
under carriage of the vehicle. Occasionally, the
contraband is seized from natural void
compartments in the bus. Another example: On
20 JAN 2011, CBP OFO officers at the Lincoln-
Juarez Bridge seized 36.9 lbs of heroin
concealed in the roof of a commercial bus.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
On 28 SEP 2011, USBP Zapata Agents performed a vehicle stop on a white 2008 Dodge Ram
Dually pulling a flatbed trailer on US-83 , eight miles south of Zapata, TX. A Service K-9 alerted to
a false floor within the trailer's floorboards. Agents discovered 1,395 lbs of marijuana. The male
driver was arrested, turned over to CBP-HIS, and the vehicle was seized by USBP Zapata Station.
DRIVER: Gonzalez-
Reyna, Carlos
08/07/1967
On 23 SEP 2011, Zapata Co SO Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a red
2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, one mile south of Zapata on US-83. The Deputy
discovered 11 bundles of marijuana weighing 250 lbs inside the
vehicle. The driver was arrested and remanded to Zapata Co Female
Jail.
DRIVER: Canales, Maricela Idalia
12/09/1946
Additional Information
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
• On 27 SEP 2011, Webb Co SO Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a yellow 2011 GMC Penske
Rental Truck traveling on US-59E. The female driver gave the deputy several false names and
DOBs. The Deputy searched the vehicle with his Service K-9 and discovered 35.2 lbs of heroin
within a battery that was located in the back of the vehicle. The female subject, the vehicle, and
the narcotics were turned over to ICE.
• On 27 SEP 2011, inspected a white 2002 Ford F-350 at the
Lincoln Juarez Bridge POE in Laredo, TX. The vehicle had
been reported stolen and was impounded.
• On 24 SEP 2011, seized a 2007 Case Backhoe Loader on Wormser Rd and Cuatro Vienos Rd in
Laredo, TX. The loader had been reported stolen and was impounded.
• On 22 SEP 2011, apprehended 13 undocumented aliens while working on S.
Wilhelm Ave in Laredo, TX. The undocumented aliens were turned over to USBP.
• On 23 SEP 2011, apprehended a male subject while inspecting for possible stolen vehicles at a
nationalization business at Las Cruces and Tejas Loop in Laredo, TX. The male subject was
unable to provide proper identification. Using his name, DOB, and a scar on his right forearm,
dispatch confirmed him as an undocumented, deported felon. The subject was turned over to
USBP.
• On 27 SEP 2011, inspected a white 2009 Ford F-150 King
Ranch from the Lincoln Juarez Bridge in Laredo, TX. The
vehicle had been reported stolen and was impounded.
WEBB CO SO seizures/apprehensions/recoveries…
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• 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.
• On 02 OCT 2011, THP Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 2005 Ford F-250 on IH-35 near Dilley, TX.
The driver refused to stop and a short pursuit ensued until vehicle crashed through a fence and the
driver bailed out. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 2 bundles of abandoned marijuana
weighing 68 lbs. The vehicle was also reported stolen and was seized by trooper.
• On 27 SEP 2011, THP Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 1996 Chevrolet Caprice
passenger vehicle traveling on IH-35N near Devine, TX. A subsequent search of the
vehicle revealed 22.88 lbs of methamphetamine concealed within a false
compartment of the trunk. The male driver, identified as a Mexican citizen, was
arrested.
THP TROOPER seized…
On 02 OCT 2011, 48.5 lbs of crystal meth concealed within
non-factory metal boxes behind the rear seat of a 2007 white
Nissan Altima. The subject was arrested, and the vehicle and
meth were seized.
Meza-
Hurtado,
Bernardo
CBP-OFO at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge seized…
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On 28 SEP 2011, USBP Freer Agents working at the US-59 Checkpoint recovered a Grey
2007 Nissan Murano that was reported stolen out of Jim Wells Co. The vehicle and
driver were turned over the Webb Co SO.
On 04 OCT 2011, USBP Freer Agents, working at the US-59 Checkpoint seized
14.4 lbs of marijuana located inside the bottom luggage bin of an Expreso/Flecha Roja
Bus. The luggage was unclaimed. The contraband was turned over to DEA.
On 28 SEP 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents working at the FM-1017 Checkpoint encountered a green 1999
Pontiac Grand Am. The Agents discovered 3.8 lbs of marijuana and 0.1 lbs of cocaine concealed within a
duffle bag inside the trunk. The subject, the vehicle and the narcotics were turned over to Jim Hogg SO.
On 29 SEP 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents working the area near A.A. Martinez Rd and FM-3073,
recovered 9.5 lbs of abandoned marijuana. A search of the area yielded no arrests. The narcotics were
turned over to DEA.
On 29 SEP 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents working at the FM-1017 Checkpoint encountered a gold
Ford Windstar. Agents discovered 12.6 lbs of cocaine concealed in the vehicle's battery. The male driver
was arrested and the vehicle seized.
Frayde, Rey
David
11/30/1990
On 04 OCT 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents, working at the
TX-16 Checkpoint, seized 33 bundles of marijuana weighing
102.3 lbs from the gas tank of a 2005 Chevrolet pickup. The
driver (USC) was arrested. The subject, vehicle, and
marijuana were turned over to Jim Hogg Co SO.
Becerra, Silvestre
04/08/1982
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On 29 SEP 2011, USBP Laredo West Agents working on the
Needmore Ranch encountered four abandoned bundles of
marijuana weighing 229.7 lbs. No arrests were made and
the narcotics were turned over to DEA.
On 29 SEP 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents working at the IH-35 Checkpoint
encountered a red 2007 Ford F-150. After obtaining consent to search, Agents
discovered 7.21 lbs of cocaine concealed within an aftermarket compartment
of the vehicle's firewall. The male driver was arrested. The vehicle and
contraband were turned over to DEA.
Hernandez-Banda
Armando
06/21/1967
On 29 SEP 2011, USBP Laredo
North Agents at the IH-35
Checkpoint seized 10 bundles of
cocaine weighing a total of
19.6 lbs from a beige 2004 Lexus
ES300. The cocaine was
concealed within an aftermarket
compartment in the dashboard.
The driver, contraband and
vehicle were turned over to DEA.
Rosales-Zapata, Hector
01/26/1972
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On 29 SEP 2011, USBP Cotulla Agents observed a silver Dodge Durango
traveling on IH-35N. After a brief pursuit, three subjects bailed out and
absconded into the brush. Agents discovered two large green duffle bags of
marijuana with a total weight of 74 lbs. Vehicle and contraband were seized.
On 01 OCT 2011, Laredo North Agents near Mines Rd in Laredo, TX, observed
seven subjects carrying bundles into the US. The subjects spotted the Agents and
absconded back to Mexico. A search of the area revealed 344.7 lbs of
abandoned marijuana. The narcotics were turned over to DEA.
On 01 OCT 2011, USBP Laredo South agents working at the Paul Garza Ranch in
Laredo, TX, observed subjects carrying large bundles. Upon seeing the agents, the
subjects dropped the bundles and absconded into Mexico. Agents seized a total of four
bundles of marijuana weighing 229.7 lbs. The marijuana was turned over to DEA.
On 01 OCT 2011, USBP Agents working on the McMahon Ranch encountered
subjects carrying two bundles of marijuana. The Agents identified themselves the
subjects dropped the bundles and absconded back into Mexico. The Agents
recovered 107.3 lbs of abandoned marijuana. No arrests were made and the
narcotics were turned over to DEA.
On 05 OCT 2011, USBP Laredo South Agents working near the Paul
Garza Ranch in Laredo, TX, observed five subjects carrying large
bundles. As Agents approached the subjects, they dropped the bundles
and absconded back across the Rio Grande into Mexico. The two
bundles of abandoned marijuana weighed 119.6 lbs and were turned
over to DEA.
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On 04 OCT 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents working at the IH-35 Checkpoint seized
121.4 lbs of marijuana after a K-9 alerted during a secondary inspection on a white 2003
International Tractor Trailer with TXLPs. Agents discovered 10 bundles of marijuana
covered by blankets in the cabin. The male driver and a female passenger were arrested.
The subjects, truck and narcotics were turned over to the DEA.
Driver: Cruz De La Rosa, Juan
09/13/1972
Passenger: Guerrero-De La
Rosa, Julieta
08/30/1970
Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment
Overall, alien apprehensions decreased slightly from 665 to 623. However, OTM apprehensions increased
from 144 to 196, due to substantial increases in Guatemalan and El Salvadoran apprehensions. The IA
referrals from the Unified Command increased from 20 to 36.
Reported stolen vehicles decreased from 10 to nine. Recoveries increased from two to five.
The largest single marijuana seizure this week was 1,395 lbs, seized by USBP Zapata Agents on US-83.
CBP/OFO Officers had the largest methamphetamine seizure this week with 48.5 lbs at the Lincoln-
Juarez Bridge. THP had the largest cocaine seizure with 35.2 lbs.
There were two more seizures involving vehicle batteries this week, as well as a seizure involving a
flatbed trailer that follows current concealment trends in the Laredo Sector.
The Laredo Unified Command had a notable increase in marijuana, heroin, cocaine and
methamphetamine seizures this week. No currency or weapon seizures were reported in
the sector this week.
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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 – USBPCBP – OFOATFICE NCISUSCG US Fish & WildlifeStarr Co HIDTADPS – THP, CID, AVNTexas RangersTPWD Texas Military ForcesTXNG CDAECameron Co SOHidalgo Co SOKenedy Co SOWillacy Co SO Starr Co SOHidalgo Co Pct 3Hidalgo Co Pct 4Alamo PDAlton PDBrownsville PDDonna PDEdcouch PD
Elsa PDEdinburg PDHarlingen PD Hidalgo PD La Feria PDLa Grulla PD La Joya PDLa Villa PDLos Fresnos PDMercedes PDMission PDPalmhurst PDPalmview PDPenitas PD Pharr PDRaymondville PDRio Grande City PDRoma PD San Benito PDSan Juan PDUTPA PD UTB PDWeslaco PD
Full Map/Table of Contents
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Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds --
Bailouts 5
Criminal Arrests 39
Fugitive Arrests 4
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 43
Pursuits 7
Scouts/Decoys --
Spikings --
Splash Downs --
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 19,972.7 lbs
Cocaine 112.11 lbs
Heroin --
Methamphetamine --
Currency $491,203.00
Other84 tablets- Alprazolam,
10 tablets- Hydrocodone
Weapons
Handgun(s) 3
Long Gun(s) 2
Ammunition 4 boxes- .50 cal
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen --
Recovered 2
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 10
IAs/USBP 1,139
OTMs 413
OTM Countries
El Salvador 110
Guatemala 155
Honduras 99
India 9
Ecuador 10
Dominican Republic 7
Peru 2
Nicaragua 10
Cuba 1
St. Lucia 1
Costa Rica 4
Columbia 5
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Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
1,113
1,086
1,193
1,139
1,020
1,040
1,060
1,080
1,100
1,120
1,140
1,160
1,180
1,200
1,220
14-Sep-11 21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11
Nu
mb
er
of
IAs
Ap
pre
he
nd
ed
RGV UC Illegal Aliens
87.80
207.74
48.65
112.11
0.00
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
14-Sep-11 21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11
Po
un
ds
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
RGV UC Cocaine Seizures
17,606.04
20,510.33 20,648.07
19,972.70
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
14-Sep-11 21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11
Po
un
ds
of
Mar
ijuan
a Se
ize
d
RGV UC Marijuana Seizures
$428,020
$1,635,080
$24,782
$491,203
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
$1,400,000
$1,600,000
$1,800,000
14-Sep-11 21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11
Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
RGV UC Currency Seizures
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Gang activity
The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 43 gang member arrests this reporting period.
These arrests were made by 16 different agencies in the RGV sector. The gang members were
arrested for offenses such as: possession of controlled substance, assault causes bodily injury,
parole violation, unauthorized use of vehicle, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, public
intoxication, theft of property, burglary of habitation, driving while intoxicated, criminal trespass,
evading arrest, failure to identify, contempt of child support, graffiti, striking fixture/hwy landscape,
assault on public servant, burglary of vehicle, burglary of building, accident involving injury and
aggravated robbery. The arrestees have gang affiliation with:
Valluco Tango Blaster Houston Loco Trece
Mexican Mafia South Side Bandito Latin Kings
Notorious Thugs Texas Chicano Brotherhood Sureno 13
Po’ Boys Norteno 14 Paisa
Pistoleros Tri-City Bombers
Southbound Operations
Pharr PD in conjunction with CBP are conducting Southbound Operations at the Pharr International Bridge.
Hidalgo C SO requested assistance from DPS Air 108 with a vehicle pursuit that
ended in a bailout near La Joya, TX. The Aircrew arrived and made a quick search
of the area. The Aircrew continued to circle the area and provided aerial cover for
the Deputies that were searching the buildings and sheds. The suspect was
located hiding inside a shed and was arrested without incident. The suspect’s
vehicle was searched and approximately 500 lbs of marijuana was discovered in
the trunk and rear seat area.
Additional Information
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On 4 OCT 2011 at approximately 1:22am, a Rio Grande City
USBP Agent manning the skybox reported shots fired toward
his position in Cuevitas, TX. The gunfire originated from
within the US. One shot hit the hill below the Agent in the
skybox, and the other shot was heard passing over his
position. USBP, Starr Co SO, and Sullivan City PD responded
to the location. No suspects were apprehended.
Stock Photo
SHOTS FIRED AT USBP AGENT
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Additional information (cont)
CBP-OFO Officers from the Hidalgo POE inspected an inbound 2005 Jeep Cherokee with
MX license plates driven by a male USC. A secondary inspection of the vehicle revealed
21.6 lbs of cocaine concealed underneath the rear seats. The driver was arrested and
the vehicle was seized.
CBP-OFO Officers from the Anzalduas POE inspected an inbound 2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer with
TXLPs driven by a male USC. A secondary inspection of the vehicle revealed 63.3 lbs of
marijuana concealed in the rear quarter panels. The driver was arrested and the vehicle was
seized.
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Additional information (cont)
USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 with a search for illegal aliens in
the Hardwick area, southwest of Mission, TX. The Aircrew spotted four subjects
attempting to cross a small pond and directed Agents to their location to apprehend
them. In total,11 IAs were apprehended.
USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in searching for a group of
subjects that had bailed out of a vehicle following a pursuit on US-281, north of
Edinburg, TX. Agents apprehended 11 subjects and were searching the area when
the Aircrew arrived on scene. The Aircrew located six more subjects, who were
apprehended by the Agents.
USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in searching for IA traffic
northwest of Edinburg, TX. The Aircrew arrived on scene and assisted Agents in
apprehending four male subjects.
McAllen USBP Agents seized 802 lbs of marijuana near Hidalgo, TX. Agents observed
several subjects running north from the immediate river area carrying what appeared to
be bundles on their backs. As Agents approached the area, the subjects dropped the
bundles and fled on foot. After a search of the area, Agents discovered 14 bundles of
marijuana in the brush. A search of the immediate area yielded the apprehension of
eight subjects. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics.
Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 16.72 lbs of cocaine at the USBP Checkpoint in
Falfurrias, TX. During primary inspection, a service K-9 alerted to a Chrysler PT
Cruiser. During secondary inspection, Agents discovered seven bundles of cocaine
concealed within the passenger side air bag compartment. A USC subject was
arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics and the subject.
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USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in
tracking a group of subjects near the Havana area. The
Aircrew responded and found Agents working a group of
subjects in a large wooded area between the river and
Military Rd. The Aircrew was able to locate the suspects and
guided agents to the group. A total of seven suspects from
the group were apprehended.
IV
The DPS Aircrew responded to a pursuit by THP Troopers on US-281S, north of Edinburg, TX. The
Aircrew discovered suspected illegal aliens hiding under a tarp in the back of the truck and
advised pursuing Troopers. The Troopers backed away from the fleeing vehicle, allowing the
Aircrew to take over the pursuit. The vehicle continued southbound, came to a complete stop and
several subjects bailed out. The Aircrew tracked the fleeing suspects and attempted to guide
Troopers to their location, but were unsuccessful.
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Mission PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on black Ford pickup. During the roadside interview, the Officer
observed ammo on the door armrest. A records check of the driver revealed that he had multiple warrants
totaling $6,256 USD. The Officer then asked the driver if he had any weapons in the vehicle to which the
driver responded that he had a gun in a pouch behind the seat. The driver gave the Officer consent to
search the vehicle. During the search, the officer found a handgun with a full magazine and a round in the
chamber. The Officer then observed what appeared to be a rifle case on the rear floorboard, a check of
the case revealed a .50 cal AR 15 Defcon rifle (not loaded). The Officer then found a new .50 cal Desert
Eagle handgun still in the box. The driver stated to the officer that he had just purchased the weapons at
a gun shop. A continued search of the vehicle revealed four boxes of .50 cal Beowulf ammo in a
grocery bag on the front seat. The driver was arrested and transported to Mission PD.
THP Troopers requested assistance from DPS Air 108 with major rollover accident on FM-
490 and FM-755. The Aircrew was advised that the driver and several subjects had bailed-
out and fled from the scene. The Aircrew was able to located six subjects hiding in the
brush approximately 1.2 miles from the accident. Troopers and Starr Co Deputies were
guided to the subjects’ location and all six were detained. The Aircrew continued to
search for the driver with negative results.
IV
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Stock Photo: .50 cal Beowulf rifle
NOTE: Please see slide 110 for further information on
noted TTPs of Cartels and their use of .50 cal rifles.
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2½ TONS SEIZED IN ONE WEEKEND
Rio Grande City USBP Agents seized 922 lbs of marijuana near Escobares, TX. Agents observed several
subjects loading what appeared to be bundles into a waiting vehicle located by the riverbank. As Agents
approached, the subjects fled the area and absconded back to MX. A search of the vehicle resulted in the
seizure of 32 bundles of marijuana. HIDTA Task Force assumed custody of the narcotics and the vehicle.
Rio Grande City USBP Agents seized 682 lbs of marijuana near Fronton, TX. Agents observed a Ford F-
150 driving north away from the immediate Rio Grande area. As Agents approached, they could see what
appeared to be bundles in the bed of the pickup. They immediately conducted a vehicle stop,
subsequently seizing 30 bundles of marijuana. A juvenile male subject was taken into custody. DEA
assumed custody of the narcotics. The juvenile subject was released to his legal guardian.
Rio Grande City USBP Agents seized 866 lbs of marijuana near Garceno, TX. Agents
observed a group of subjects loading what appeared to be bundles into a waiting vehicle
located by the riverbank. As Agents approached, the subjects fled the area and absconded to
MX. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 37 bundles of marijuana. DEA assumed
custody of the narcotics.
Weslaco USBP Agents seized 1,184.5 lbs of marijuana Donna, TX. Agents
observed a Chevrolet Tahoe traveling north from the river area at a high rate of
speed. As Agents approached, the vehicle made an abrupt turn and
headed south towards the Rio Grande. Once at the riverbank, the driver
and passenger bailed out of the vehicle. The driver was apprehended at the
scene, and the passenger jumped into the river and swam back to MX. A search of
the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 17 bundles of marijuana. DEA assumed custody
of the narcotics and the subject.
USBP Agents, with the assistance of Air and Marine assets, seized nearly 2½ tons of marijuana, as well as
ammunition during several weekend drug busts in RGV Sector. Officials announced the nearly 5,000 lbs of
marijuana seized over a three day period (30 SEPT – OCT 2) had a value of nearly $4 million.
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2½ TONS OF MARIJUANA SEIZED IN ONE WEEKEND (cont)
The most unique seizure occurred when Agents found 609 lbs of the marijuana on a ranch near Rio
Grande City, TX. The marijuana was found in several underground containers (bunkers) on the ranch.
Authorities also found 80 firearms magazines, some of them loaded with .223 cal ammo along with
several tactical vests. (The following are pictures from this seizure.)
The following is another seizure made by USBP Agents over the 30 SEP – 2 OCT weekend.
More photographs from this
seizure on the next page.
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2½ TONS SEIZED IN ONE WEEKEND (cont)
ANALYST NOTE: The boxes, which were
buried and well-concealed, (see photo in top
left corner) and appear to be very similar to
tool boxes for truck beds (example in the
stock photo to the left).Stock Photo
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An Officer encountered a 1994 Lincoln Town car being loaded with what appeared to be narcotics.
The Officer attempted to make contact with six to eight subjects, all of whom ran into a wooded
area towards the Rio Grande and abandoned their load. The Officer conducted a search of the
vehicle and found a total of 575.4 lbs of marijuana.
Officers responded to suspicious persons call at an apartment complex on 4th St. Witnesses stated that two
male subjects ran towards the back of the apartments before Police arrived. Upon arrival, Officers began
searching the alley behind the complex and noticed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from a nearby house.
Officers along with HIDTA proceeded to the residence and obtained a consent to search. Officers found a total
of 539 lbs of marijuana inside. One male subject and one female subject were arrested by HIDTA.
An Officer encountered a 2000 Ford Taurus loaded with what appeared to be narcotics in plain view. The
Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop and the driver refused to stop, initiating a pursuit. The driver bailed
out and fled into a dense wooded area. A total of 224 lbs of marijuana in four bundles were recovered from
the vehicle.
Roma PD received information about a green Chevrolet Silverado loaded with narcotics. Officers arrived on
scene and located the vehicle parked at a local residence. Officers 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.
ROMA PD seizures/apprehensions…
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Additional information (cont)
Rio Grande City PD Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black 2002 Chevrolet
Impala. The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle came to a stop after it
wrecked into a fence, where the driver bailed out and absconded. The Officer conducted a
search of the vehicle and discovered 161.2 lbs of marijuana in 2 bundles.
Rio Grande City PD Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2000 Dodge Dakota but the
driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle finally came to a stop and the Officer
observed three male subjects bail out and abscond into a wooded area. The Officer conducted
a search of the vehicle and discovered 375 lbs of marijuana in 7 bundles. The vehicle was
seized.
Brownsville PD SIU Investigators seized two counterfeit trucks at a nearby ranch.
Investigators located 46.62 lbs of marijuana in 16 bundles concealed inside a large
air compressor in the rear area of the utility truck. A search warrant was then
secured for the owner’s residence. The search resulted in the seizure of $4,000 USD.
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Additional information (cont)
Brownsville PD SIU Investigators arrested
one male subject after he was found in
unlawful possession of approximately 310
lbs of marijuana at a local residence.
A McAllen PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on a pickup on Trenton Rd. A consensual
search of the vehicle revealed several bundles of currency. A total of $485,000 USD was
seized. The driver was questioned and released. DEA has taken over the investigation.
Harlingen PD Special Investigations Unit (SIU) seized narcotics from a UPS shipping
center. Investigators were conducting drug interdiction duties and a K-9 Officer conducted
a free air search of two suspicious packages inside one of the UPS trucks. Investigators
opened both packages and located a total of 47.9 lbs of marijuana in 12 bundles. The
bundles were concealed using wax to look like large candles inside shipping boxes.
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Additional information (cont)
Harlingen PD Special Investigations Unit, Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) and
members of Cameron Co SO SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a local
residence in Harlingen, TX. Two of the occupants were in possession of cocaine,
marijuana, Alprazolam and Hydrocodone without a prescription. The two subjects were
arrested and taken to the Harlingen City Jail for processing. A third adult occupant of the
residence was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. He was also arrested
and taken to the Harlingen City Jail. A total of 0.3 lbs of marijuana,
0.07 lbs of cocaine, 84 tablets of Alprazolam and 10 tablets of Hydrocodone.
Officers also located handgun, a shotgun and $2,203 USD.
Harlingen PD K-9 Officer conducted a traffic stop on a white semi truck with Indiana license plates
for following too closely . Officer made contact with the driver and conducted a free air search of the
semi and trailer. The K-9 alerted to the front end of the trailer. Officer located a total of
201.3 lbs of marijuana in six bundles.
Harlingen PD Special Investigations Unit (SIU) seized narcotics from a UPS shipping
center. Investigators were conducting drug interdiction duties and a K-9 Officer conducted
a free air search of a suspicious package. The K-9 positively alerted to the package.
Investigators opened the package and found 17.8 lbs of marijuana in one bundle.
Edinburg PD Officer responded to a local residence in reference to a home invasion
(aggravated robbery). The Officer made contact with the victim who stated that eight men,
one armed with a handgun, entered his residence and held him at gunpoint. The victim
stated that the men asked for the location of the cocaine. The victim denied having any
narcotics. The subjects then searched the residence and in the process, took the victim’s
flat screen TV. The victim also stated that the men left in what appeared to be a maroon
SUV.
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Additional information (cont)
Starr Co SO Deputy was dispatched to the entrance of San Julian Rd and US-83 in
reference to an abandoned vehicle with a package of what appeared to be marijuana.
Officer arrived at location and found 22.8 lbs of marijuana in one bundle wrapped with
brown tape in the vehicle’s trunk. After searching the inside of the vehicle, the Officer
noticed two bullet holes in the driver’s seat. Starr County Investigators arrived at the
location and took custody of the vehicle.
THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban on US-281 near
San Manuel, TX, for an unrestrained child and obstructed view through windshield. The
Trooper made contact with the driver and passenger and observed signs of nervousness
and criminal activity. The Trooper requested and was granted verbal consent to search
the vehicle. A search of the vehicle reveled 8.82 lbs of cocaine in 3 bundles and 118 lbs
of marijuana in 23 bundles, hidden in the gas tank. The driver was arrested.
Starr Co SO Deputies assisted investigators in executing a search warrant at a local
residence in Rio Grande City. Deputies were able to locate a total of 5,571 lbs of
marijuana inside the residence. One male subject and one female subject were arrested.
Cameron Co SO SIU K-9 Officer seized a pallet from a local freight company after a
positive K-9 alert. A search warrant was obtained for the pallet. The Officer seized a total
of 73 lbs of marijuana.
Cameron Co SO SIU Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for defective
equipment on US-83 and Stuart Place Rd. The Deputy conducted a consented search of
the vehicle and found 65.04 lbs of cocaine. The driver was arrested.
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THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Chrysler 300 on US-83 near Sullivan City, TX.
The Trooper made contact with the driver and passenger and observed extreme nervousness.
The Trooper noticed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. Trooper requested
and received consent to search the vehicle and located 159.8 lbs of marijuana concealed in
the trunk. The driver admitted to transporting marijuana. The driver and passenger were
arrested.
Additional information (cont)
THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Chevrolet Impala on US-83 near La Joya, TX.
The Trooper made contact with the driver and observed several bundles of marijuana inside
vehicle. The driver bailed out of the vehicle and absconded. The Trooper conducted a search of
the vehicle and found 549.6 lbs of marijuana concealed in the front and back seat areas, as
well as in the trunk.
THP Trooper observed a 2002 Dodge 1500 northbound on FM-907 lose control and roll over.
Multiple bundles of marijuana, totaling 864.1 lbs, flew out of the vehicle and the driver fled on
foot. After a short foot pursuit, the driver was apprehended and arrested. The Trooper
conducted a registration check on the vehicle and was advised that the vehicle was confirmed
stolen out of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, MX.
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CBP Officials are investigating a chopper crash that occurred on 4 OCT 2011. The CBP
aircraft ended up on its side with one of the rotor blades bent over. A pilot and an observer
were on board. The pair was in the middle of assisting THP with a pursuit when it went
down. The pilot and the observer escaped with only minor injuries.
DPS CID Agents from Rosenberg and Harlingen worked
together to identify a possible narcotics loading location in
rural Hidalgo Co. Agents conducted surveillance and
observed a vehicle leave the suspect location. THP Troopers
conducted a traffic stop on US-281 in Edinburg. The driver
gave consent to search and agents were able to locate
2,326 lbs of marijuana in 98 bundles comingled inside
several pallets of limes. One male suspect was arrested.
Photos Courtesy of DPS Aviation
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The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the seizure of over 19,000 lbs of marijuana.
The amount was a nominal decrease from last week. Cocaine seizures increased from 48.65 lbs reported
last week to 112.11 lbs this week. There were no heroin or methamphetamine seizures for the week.
Currency increased to a total of $491,203.10 USD.
Of the 19,972 lbs of marijuana seized this week, roughly 4,800 lbs were seized by USBP in multiple
seizures over the weekend of 30 SEP – 2 OCT 2011 and Star Co SO seized 5,571 from a single
residence, which accounted for 27.8% of the marijuana seized this week.
The USBP, CBP OFO, DPS Aviation, DPS THP, Texas Rangers and CID, Starr Co SO, Cameron CO SO,
Rio Grande City PD, Roma PD, Mission PD, Harlingen PD, and Brownsville PD contributed significantly
to the narcotic and currency seizures.
IA apprehensions decreased for the reporting period down from 1,193 to 1,139 this week. The OTM count
decreased from last week to a total of 413.
The Mexican Military engaged in several gun battles with cartel members in the cities of Matamoros and
Reynosa. The Mexican Military continue their pursuit of high-value Gulf Cartel and Zeta targets in the
northern part of the state of Tamaulipas and have increased their patrols in the rural areas near the Rio
Grande. The violence is expected to remain constant due to infiltration by Los Zetas. The RGV BIC and
JOIC continue to closely monitor events in Mexico that may produce any spillover violence.
The USBP RGV Sector International Liaison Unit assisted US law enforcement agencies by
communicating intelligence and information to Mexican authorities and vice versa. The military continues
to respond to narcotic smuggling events reported by USBP. The ILU efforts have been an invaluable
asset to border security efforts.
RGV Unified Command Sector Assessment
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K L E B E R G
N U E C E SJ I M
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G O L I A D
D e W I T T
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A R A N S A S
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UNIFIED COMMAND
MEMBERS
USBPCBP – OFO ICEFBI ATFDEAUSCGUS MarshallsUS Parks DepartmentUS Postal InspectorTPWDTexas Dept of TranspoHouston HIDTASan Antonio HIDTATMFDPSAransas CO SOBee CO SOBrooks CO SOCalhoun CO SODewitt CO SOGoliad CO SOGonzales CO SOGuadalupe CO SOJackson CO SOJim Wells CO SOKarnes CO SOKleberg CO SO
Lavaca CO SOMatagorda CO SO Live Oak CO SO Matagorda CO SOMcMullen CO SONueces CO SO Refugio CO SOSan Patricio CO SOVictoria CO SOWharton CO SOAlice PDBay City PDBeeville PDCorpus Christi PDCuero PDDriscoll PDEl Campo PDGeorge West PDHallettsville PDKingsville PDOrange Grove PDRefugio PDRobstown PDRockport PDSeguin PDSinton PDThree Rivers PDVictoria PD
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Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 32
Bailouts 16
Criminal Arrests 110
Fugitive Arrests 63
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 4
Pursuits 17
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 14
IAs/USBP --
OTMs --
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 77.23 lbs
Cocaine 52.19 lbs
Heroin --
Methamphetamine --
K2 / Synthetic Marijuana --
Currency $526.00
Other
Hydrocodone 23 pills,
Tramadol 2 pills,
Cyclobenzprine 2 pills,
Xanax 4 pills,
Amphetamine 56 pills
Weapons
Handgun(s) 2
Long Gun(s) 4
Explosive(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 1
Recovered 14
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Coastal Bend SectorThe 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.
$41,358
$44,820
$195,322
$526$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
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Coastal Bend UC Currency Seizures
6,359.57
1,574.95
348.2377.23
0.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
7,000.00
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0.31 0.30 0.34
52.19
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
14-Sep-11 21-Sep-11 28-Sep-11 5-Oct-11
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Co
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Coastal Bend UC Cocaine Seizures
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Victoria Co So seized two rifles and three handguns during the execution of a search
warrant at a residence. Two male subjects were located and identified as members of the
LA EME prison gang, a branch of the Mexican Mafia. Both subjects were taken into
custody and transported to the Victoria Co Jail.
Alice PD seized a handgun and arrested one male subject following a complaint that a
man had a weapon outside of a gas station. The male subject is a confirmed member of
the BROWN & PROUD street gang.
Refugio Co SO conducted a traffic stop and identified a male driver as a member of the
TANGO CORPITIS street gang, a branch of the Tango Blast prison gang. The subject
was taken into custody on an outstanding warrant.
LA EME 2
TANGO CORPITIS 1
BROWN & PROUD 1
Known gang-type apprehensions this
reporting week
GANG ACTIVITY
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Additional Information
Calhoun Co SO, assisted by DPS 103, searched for four subjects who had
fled on foot following a pursuit and bailout. The search lasted for more than
two hours and included ground ATV units. The search yielded negative
results.
Kleberg Co So assisted by USBP seized 57.4
lbs of marijuana concealed in a duffel bag
under the bed in the sleeper compartment of a
2007 Kenworth truck tractor. The male driver
was traveling on US-77N from Brownsville, TX,
to VA.
CBP, assisted by DPS 103, conducted a search along the coast and sea shore
for a possible wash-up narcotics drop. Agents had received information from a
citizen in regards to a large bundle that he had spotted on St. Joseph Island
several days earlier. The search covered all of St. Joseph island sea shore up to
Port O’Connor. No narcotics were located.
Matagorda Co SO seized 44.09 lbs of cocaine
that had washed up on Matagorda Beach. There
was a total of six bundles recovered. No
additional bundles were recovered and no
suspects identified. The bundles had a Batman
symbol and the letters “CD” on each package.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
THP and Kleberg Co. SO, assisted by DPS 103, searched for two suspects who had bailed out
from a vehicle after a pursuit. The suspects were wanted in connection with a car-jacking that
occurred in Nueces Co. The area was searched by ground and air for more than two hours with
negative results. The suspects were later apprehended by when they were spotted coming out of
the brush by a Game Warden who was assisting at the scene.
Additional Information
USBP, assisted by DPS 103, attempted to locate three subjects who were reportedly
left behind from a larger group of suspected IAs in the vicinity of Sarita, TX. The
suspect had surrendered to authorities at the Checkpoint and reported that there were
three other persons, including a 9-yr-old male child, that were out in the brush several
miles west of the Checkpoint. Aircraft began assisting ground agents with searching.
The area was searched for two hours with negative results.
Kleberg Co So assisted by USBP seized
33.2 lbs of marijuana concealed in the
back seat of a 1994 Dodge Spirit. The
male driver was traveling on US-77N.
The point of origin and destination are
unknown.
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THP Brooks Co seized 75.0 lbs of marijuana concealed inside the doors of a 1999 Dodge Ram
1500 pickup. The male driver was traveling on US-281N from McAllen, TX, to El Campo, TX.
Additional Information
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Kleberg Co So assisted by USBP seized
50.6 lbs of marijuana concealed in the
spare tire storage compartment of a 2002
Hyundai Accent. The male driver was
traveling on US-77N from Weslaco, TX, to
an unknown destination.
Additional Information
Kingsville PD seized 8 lbs of cocaine concealed in the
transaxle assembly of a Ford Expedition SUV. The male driver
and male passenger were traveling on US-77N from
Tamaulipas, MX, to an unknown destination.
Packages of cocaine inside trans axle assembly.
Cocaine package
visible through
drain plug.
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Coastal Bend JOIC’s Sector Assessment
Marijuana seizures showed a decrease in the Coastal Bend Sector over the last reporting
period from 348.23 lbs to 77.23 lbs. There was an increase in cocaine seizures from 0.34 lbs
to 52.19 lbs. One currency seizure totaling $526 USD was a significant decrease from last
week’s total of $195,322 USD. Pursuits, bailouts, and gang related arrests showed increases.
US-77N and US-281N were the locations of significant narcotic and currency seizures.
A review of the Falfurrias Checkpoint on US-281N indicated that between 29 SEP and 5 OCT
2011 there was 1,492.05 lbs of marijuana and 16.72 lbs of cocaine reported seized. This is
an increase from last week’s total of 922.3 lbs of marijuana and a decrease from last week’s
total of 37.05 lbs of cocaine reported seized. The Falfurrias Checkpoint reported three tractor
trailers were found with marijuana loads totaling 1,128.25 lbs attempting to pass through the
Checkpoint. One commercial bus was found with a marijuana load totaling 43.15 lbs
concealed in luggage.
A review of the Sarita Checkpoint on US-77N indicated 491.4 lbs of marijuana and no
cocaine reported seized. This was an increase from last week’s total of 333.80 lbs of
marijuana and a decrease from last week’s total of 7.2 lbs of cocaine reported seized. The
Sarita Checkpoint reported one tractor trailer was found concealing a total of 276.2 lbs of
marijuana. No commercial buses were found to be attempting to conceal contraband at the
Sarita Checkpoint during this period.
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THP [Carson Co.] –• 102 lbs of marijuana – luggage;
Phoenix, AZ to Baltimore, MD.• 9.8 lbs of methamphetamine –
gas tank; Los Angeles, CA to Atlanta, GA.
• $51,470 USD – throughout entire vehicle; Arkansas to California.
THP [Waller Co.] –• 896 Hydrocodone tablets & 64 oz
cough syrup – backpack; Houston, TX to Austin, TX.
THP [Hill Co.] –• 6 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Fort
Worth, TX to Hillsboro, TX.
Cadillac Ranch, Amarillo
StatewideCorridorSeizures
THP [Potter Co.] –• 5 lbs of crystal meth – bag on
floorboard; Phoenix, AZ to Oklahoma City, OK.
THP [Nacogdoches Co.] –• 23 lbs of marijuana – both rear
doors; Houston, TX to St. Louis, MO.
THP [San Jacinto Co.] –• 0.5 lbs of cocaine – body carry;
Houston, TX to Nacogdoches, TX.
THP [Lubbock Co.] –• 0.50 lbs of methamphetamine,
$5,100 USD & 1 handgun –residence in Ft. Worth, TX.
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29 SEP 2011: With the assistance of Bastrop
Co SO, DPS-CID conducted a traffic stop on a
1996 Toyota 4-door, bearing TX registration.
Following a positive alert from the Travis Co SO
K-9 Unit, a probable cause search revealed
$137,381 USD, inside a false compartment
within the front frame rails. The origin and
destination of the cash was not disclosed.
3 OCT 2011: THP Amarillo conducted a traffic stop on a 2011 Nissan
Altima, bearing AZ registration. A consent to search was denied and
the K-9 Unit called to the scene. Following a positive alert, a probable
cause search revealed 5 lbs of crystal methamphetamine,
inside a bag on the right, rear floorboard. The meth was traveling
from Phoenix, AZ to Oklahoma City, OK.
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3 OCT 2011: THP Panhandle conducted a traffic stop on a 2011Ford F-150, bearing CA
registration. A consent to search revealed eight bundles of methamphetamine, totaling
9.8 lbs, inside the gas tank. The meth was traveling from Los Angeles, CA, to Atlanta, GA.
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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICOSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICO
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Five years after President Felipe Calderon launched an offensive against Mexico's five main drug
cartels, the nation is now reportedly dominated by the Sinaloa Cartel and Los Zetas, who are
poised for a one-on-one battle to control drug markets and trafficking routes. The government's
success in killing or arresting some cartel leaders has fractured most of the other gangs to such an
extent that they have devolved into quarreling bands, or been forced to operate as subsidiaries of
the two main cartels. This has often meant expanded territory and business opportunities for Los
Zetas and Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman's Sinaloa cartel. One or the other is present almost
everywhere in Mexico. In the city of Veracruz, 35 bound and tortured bodies were dumped onto a
main thoroughfare during the height of rush hour on 20 SEPT. The killers are presumed to be
aligned with the Sinaloa cartel, while the victims were apparently linked to the Zetas, who took hold
of Veracruz in 2010, which had historically been Sinaloa territory. When Calderon took office in DEC
2006, he launched the government's first broad attempt to fight the cartels, deploying thousands of
soldiers to capture cartel members and dismantle the organizations. The new alignment may make
it easier for government forces to target the two big cartels, as opposed to fighting half a dozen of
them. The question is whether the Sinaloa cartel and Zetas are going to break at some point or not.
Both the "mega" cartels want to control seaports for shipping drugs from South and Central
America, and border towns, for getting the drugs into the US. Sinaloa has long been based on the
country's northwest Pacific coast, with occasional incursions farther east along the border. In recent
years, it has spread both east and south, reaching into Central America. Los Zetas, once confined
to a stretch of the northern Gulf coast, have grown the most, pushing into central Mexico and as far
south as Guatemala.
Los Zetas vs. Sinaloa cartel
Leader of Los Zetas -
Heriberto Lazcano
Leader of Sinaloa –
Joaquin Guzman
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Los Zetas vs. Sinaloa cartel (con’t): strategy and operations
Sinaloa Cartel
Strategy –
• Known for forging temporary alliances
• Try to portray themselves as protectors of the
public
Operations –
• Focused on the drug business
• Less randomly violent – hits are carried out in a
more targeted and covert fashion
• More discreet appearance, favoring ski masks and
black clothing
• Hierarchical and compact
Los Zetas
Strategy –
• Prefer direct control of territory over forging
alliances
• Control the public by fear through threats and
violence
Operations –
• Involved in a variety of crimes including human
trafficking/smuggling and cyber crime, in addition
to the drug trade
• Engage in violence so brutal authorities have
called the cartel "irrational”
• Often dress in fake military gear, and have erected
military-style training camps
• Organization is compartmentalized and cell-based
Similarity:
Both cartels have been known to launch "spoiler" attacks, aimed at making trouble on an opponent's turf,
even though they have little chance of truly encroaching on it. They have sometimes even launched
"poison" attacks on civilians on an opponent's turf, hoping the rival will be blamed. By “heating up the
plaza”, the cartels hope to provoke a Mexican Government response in their rival’s territory.
TamaulipasSinaloa
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CHIHUAHUA – On 02 OCT 2011, the Federal Attorney
General's Office, through its delegation in Chihuahua,
opened a preliminary investigation following the location and
destruction of more than nine tons of marijuana plants
located near the town of Namiquipa, Chihuahua. Using aerial
and ground surveys conducted over two days, agents of the
Federal Public Ministry, assisted by the Federal Police,
located a total of nine tons of marijuana growing in an area
approximately three acres in size. The plants were an
average height of five feet. Representative samples were
taken as evidence by personnel of the Attorney General's
Office, then the agents proceeded to eradicate the crop
which was later destroyed by incineration. Namiquipa,
Chihuahua, lies 412 m (256 miles) southwest of Cd. Juarez.Namiquipa, Chihuahua (B), lies 256
miles southwest of Cd. Juarez (A)
CD. JUÁREZ – On 01 OCT 2011, Agents of
the Mexican Federal Police stopped a
suspicious vehicle at the intersection of
Melón and Papaya streets in colonia El
Granjero. The Mercury Tracer driven by
José Francisco Cano Martínez, 42,
displayed unknown Texas license plates.
Inside the vehicle were 17 suitcases
containing 1,816 bricks of marijuana,
weighing 882 kg. Vehicle and marijuana seized by Federal
Police
José Francisco Cano Martínez,
aka “El Pitzero” is originally from
Irapuato, Guanajuato.
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CD. JUÁREZ – On 30 SEP 2011, the burned body of a
man who had been tortured and killed was located in a
field near Rosevel and Carrara streets in the El
Mármol sub-division on the south side of the city.
CD. JUÁREZ – On 30 SEP 2011, The semi-nude body of a
man was dumped from a moving vehicle at kilometer 23 of
the Casas Grandes Highway. The man had been tortured
and shot to death. A narco-message was written on the
victim’s back.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUÁREZ – On 02 OCT 2011, the body of a
young man was discovered in a vacant lot near
Osorno and Valle de Anáhuac streets in colonia
Lomas del Valle. The man had been beaten severely
before he died.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUÁREZ – On 01 OCT 2011, a man was shot and killed
while driving in a KIA Sorrento with TX plates CX6-N792.
The homicide occurred in a supermarket parking lot following
a high speed pursuit by his attackers along Tecnológico
Avenue that ended in the parking lot.
CD. JUÁREZ – On 02 OCT 2011, the semi-nude body of a
woman who had been tortured, raped, then shot to death
was found in a vacant lot near the intersection of Refugio
de la Libertad and Santiago Troncoso streets in colonia
Fray García de San Francisco. The body was partially
wrapped in a blanket.
CD. JUÁREZ – On 03 OCT 2011, a Cd. Juárez Municipal
Police Officer was shot and killed while fleeing from his
attackers in his Ford Expedition. The vehicle came to a stop
near the intersection of Francisco Díaz and Francisco Villa
streets in colonia 15 de Enero. He is the 30th municipal
officer killed in Cd. Juárez this year.
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The number of DTO-related
homicides in Cd Juárez and
surrounding communities for
this reporting period is 37.
There have been a total of 21
DTO-related homicides for the
month of OCT, bringing the
total to 1,606 for the year and
8,982 DTO-related homicides
since 2008.Figures as of 2400 hours 04 Oct 2011 0
200
400
263
147
240205
262313 291
339288
352
190221
DTO Related Deaths Juarez MX 2010
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
0
200
400
222 231183 171 151 156
216
117 138
21
DTO Related Deaths Juarez MX 2011
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUÁREZ – On 30 SEP 2011, Municipal Police Chief Julián
Leyzaola Pérez fired four commanders of the Municipal Traffic
Department (TRANSITO) for loss of trust and numerous reports
from agents that the commanders allegedly demanded a daily
quota of speeding tickets and money paid as bribes by the public.
TRANSITO commanders were fired
for demanding a daily quota of
speeding tickets and bribe money.
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CD JUÁREZ - On 30 SEP 2011, two Texas citizens (USCs) were among four people
killed when gunmen attacked a 2004 Dodge Durango which displayed TX registration
BK5H407. The incident took place at Eje Vial Juan Gabriel and Zaragoza Blvd. There
is no known motive for the shooting at this time and no known suspects.
DECEASED
Rosa Williams
SSN: 634-86-4521
DOB: 02/07/1976
TXDL: 33375372
TXID: 33375357
VEH TX-BK5-H407
DECEASED
Paulo Noe Williams
SSN: 634-86-4522
DOB: 02/15/1992
TXDL: 34947974
Facebook URL:
http://www.facebook.com/#!/paulo.williams11
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
GUADALAJARA - Mexican Federal police seized 99.4
kilograms of pseudoephedrine and methamphetamine from
the interior of four cylindrical cardboard containers at the
Guadalajara International Airport, in Jalisco. The containers in
question had been shipped from Tijuana, Baja California (via
order number AQ01-27880403). The packages were bound for
Culiacan, Sinaloa on flight AMX2120.
On 03 OCT, a USC was
shot and killed in Cd.
Juárez while driving a
sedan with Chihuahua
LPs in the Jardines del
Bosque area. A police
search of the incident
area returned 16 bullet
casings from an assault
rifle. The purpose of the
deceased individual’s
presence in Cd. Juárez
is unknown.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
NUEVO LEON - Mexican authorities detained 175 police for suspected
links to organized crime in the northern state of Nuevo Leon. The arrests
took place in the municipalities of Apodaca, Pesqueria, Mina, and Santa
Catalina. Nuevo Leon, which has been hit by increasing levels of drug
violence, is instituting a new civil police force who will take over the duties
of the armed forces currently in place to fight organized crime. Local and
state police in Mexico are widely thought to be more susceptible to
corruption from criminal groups because of low pay. At least 7 of the 82
Apodaca police officers detained are being investigated for the 04 AUG
2011 murder of a man who allegedly was detained for spying on the
officers. After the alleged detention, the man disappeared and was later found dead with three gunshot
wounds. The Mayor of Santa Cantarina, Gabriel Navarro, held a press conference on 03 OCT 2011 to
announce the termination of 261 police. In AUG, the Santa Cantarina police department consisted of 364
officers. Approximately 124 officers were relieved of their duties for failing to appear for vetting evaluations
on 14 SEPT. Approximately 66 officers were placed under investigation as a result of the vetting process,
and 48 failed. Additionally, 23 agents were suspended and eventually relieved of duties due to
administrative processes. As of 04 OCT 2011, the municipality has 61 active police officers and 42 transit
police who have passed vetting evaluations. The mayor said that for now, security will be supplemented
by both military and Federal police forces.
CHIHUAHUA - Mexican forces arrested Noel Salgueiro Nevarez,
allegedly a top lieutenant of the Sinaloa Cartel and founder of the
cartel’s armed wing Gente Nueva. He is accused of running the
Sinaloa cartel's operations in the northern state of Chihuahua, where
drug violence is rampant. Defense officials said his arrest would
seriously weaken the cartel in Mexico and abroad. He was seized in a
carefully planned military operation, without a shot being fired. Gente
Nueva was formed in Veracruz state in 2007, and is known for bloody
incursions into rivals' territories.
Noel Salgueiro Nevarez
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
On 04 OCT 2011, Mexican police captured Martin Rosales Magana, one of the last
major leaders of the La Familia cartel (LFM), a pseudo-religious drug gang that has
been dismantled by arrests and killings. The head of the federal police anti-drug unit
stated Rosales Magana was trying to forge an alliance with Los Zetas to revive LFM.
The cartel has been displaced in its western home state of Michoacán by the equally
cult-like Los Caballeros Templarios (the Knights Templar). According to Mexican
officials, Rosales Magana plotted to lead 200 Zetas and LFM gunmen in an assault on
JALISCO - Mexican authorities in Zapopan, Jalisco captured Roberto Carlos Lopez Castro, aka El Toruño,
El Toro, and El Tolo, who is believed to be one of the four leaders of the Nuevo Leon-based Zetas cell
responsible for the 25 AUG 2011 arson attack on the Casino Royale. Lopez is a former police officer in the
northern city of Saltillo.
Apatzingan, a city in western Mexico now dominated the Knights Templar. LFM members met with Los
Zetas to ask for operational assistance, weapons and salaries (for gunmen) and expense money, in order
to recoup important cities held by the Knights Templar. Rosales Magana was trying to regroup the isolated
cells that were still operating, but the alliance with Los Zetas did not work. LFM traffickers no longer had
much access to the precursor chemicals used to make methamphetamine, one of their main source of
income.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
GUERRERO - Citizens in the Guayameo village located in the Sirandaro de los
Chavez municipality of the Tierra Caliente Region in Guerrero are reporting that La
Familia Michoacana (LFM) is resorting to forced recruitment to fill their ranks. This
forced recruitment consists of LFM operators pulling young men from their houses,
and if they refuse to join them, (or if the family members refuse to let them go) they
are killed. It is believed that this forced recruitment is a direct result of the internal
deterioration that the group has experienced over the course of the last few months due to the arrests of
key leaders within the organization, and the fact that some of their previous members have aligned with
Los Caballeros Templarios. Despite their decline, they are continuing to fight for control of the Guerrero
plaza against groups to include La Barredora and The Devil’s Command (groups that work at the service
of the Sinaloa Cartel), the Beltran Leyva organization, Los Zetas, and the Independent Cartel of Acapulco.
Cartels to include Los Zetas, La Resistencia, the New Generation Cartel of Jalisco, and LFM are known to
outsource recruitment to gangs who work within their ranks. Larger groups including the Sinaloa and Gulf
Cartels not only outsource recruitment, but also pay gangs working for them to train up their new recruits.
TIJUANA - Mexican forces in Otay Mesa, Tijuana, seized 787 lbs of cocaine,
the largest seizure to date. One vehicle with Baja plates, and $22,430 USD
were seized as well, but no arrests were made, and no mention of who the
shipment belonged to. Less than two weeks ago, a similar operation captured
510 lbs of cocaine, and one man, allegedly in the service of the Sinaloa
Cartel. It's probable that the most recent cocaine seizure also belonged to
Sinaloa. Because of the way it was presented, and the location found, it's
likely this shipment was to be sent across the border, and not used for
domestic sales in the city. A portion of a shipment like this would remain in
San Diego and surrounding counties, with a majority headed for destinations
like Los Angeles, and further north. Also, the cocaine had not yet been
processed, or 'cut,' further indicating it was headed across the border.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
MEXICO CITY - On 03 OCT 2011, two severed heads were found outside the Mexican
Defense Ministry (SEDENA) in Mexico City with a note proclaiming the “new administration” of
a new cartel. Mexico City has long been spared from the increasingly brutal violence that
some drug cartels have characterized as their signature mark. One decapitated head was left
Message Text:
We steal, assault and extort in the Hand with Eyes territory. This is for those who deny our presence in the
metropolitan area and so that you know the "plaza" has not been forgotten. Signed: The New Generation
of Chapo Guzman and the Hand with Eyes.
on the pavement of a busy road that many Mexican generals frequent, the other left on the roof of a car.
Both heads were discovered across from the army’s headquarters at Military Camp 1. This incident is the
first multiple decapitation in the capital since JAN 2008, when two heads were found near the city’s
international airport. There was also a note by the heads, signed by the La Mano con Ojos gang (Hand
with Eyes), a splinter organization from the Beltran Levya cartel (BLO). The message warned that the
“Mano con Ojos” is a “new administration” operating in Mexico City and the areas of Huixquilucan,
Atizapán, Tultitlán, Cuautitlán and Izcalli. Mano con Ojos gang formed after the 2010 arrest of Edgar
Valdez, aka “La Barbie,” a top assassin for the BLO. The alleged leader of the “La Mano Con Ojos”, Oscar
Osvaldo García Montoya, 36, a former Mexican marine, was arrested in AUG and confessed to
prosecutors that he was involved in over 600 killings. The current leadership of the gang in unknown.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
GUERRERO - With the familiar vigilante message reminiscent of previous banners hung in Michoacán,
Los Caballeros Templarios (CT) announced their entry on 28 SEPT 2011 into Guerrero's Costa Grande
tourist zone of Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo. In all, three banners were hung from pedestrian overpasses over
thoroughfares in the city of Zihuatanejo. On 02 OCT 2011, the CT followed up on their pledge with the
murder and public display of seven men that banners left at the scene identified as criminals preying on
the public. The men, discovered at a bus stop on the highway connecting Zihuatanejo to the beach resort
if Ixtapa, died of multiple gunshot wounds. All were tied together by their legs. The Costa Grande is the
Pacific coast region that extends from the border of Michoacán to the outskirts of Acapulco. This area of
Guerrero with a history of violence has recently descended into a state of extreme lawlessness with
shootouts, murders, kidnappings and robberies, especially in the areas around the municipalities of
Petatlan and Tecpan de Galeana. The criminals may be remnants of Beltran Leyva cells, known as
"pelones," once controlled by Édgar Valdez Villarreal "La Barbie," and loyal LFM members. There are
rumors that the fight by the CT for the Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo plaza is the first step in a bid to takeover
organized crime and drug trafficking in the Costa Grande and Acapulco.
Caballeros
Templarios -
“We do not kill
innocents, only
those that hurt the
people will die”
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TAUMAULIPAS - Mexican soldiers discovered an
underground bunker with more than a ton of marijuana
in the town of Rancherias just outside Miguel Aleman.
Mexico’s Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA)
reported that soldiers were on patrol when they made
the discovery. Soldiers found 123 bundles with
approximately 2,563 lbs of marijuana hidden
underground. No arrests have been made but soldiers
reported that the marijuana is being held as evidence
by authorities.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
MONTERREY - A State police agent who was on vacation
was attacked by a group of armed men in the Loma Linda
Colonia in Monterrey. The agent was traveling in a black
BMW with expired license plates when he was executed in
his car. The agent has only been identified as Ricardo. An
investigation by authorities led to the apprehension of two
men suspected of being involved in the shooting just outside
of the Topo Chico prison.
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UPDATES & ASSESSMENT
OPERATION BORDER STAR
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Absconds 6
Bailouts 11
Criminal Arrests 187
Fugitive Arrests 74
Gang-Related Criminal Arrests 51
Pursuits 12
Scouts/Decoys 2
Caltrops 0
Splashdowns 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 67
IAs/USBP 2,348
OTMs 777
OTM Countries
Belize 1
Bolivia 1
China 4
Columbia 7
Costa Rica 5
Cuba 1
Dominican Republic 8
Ecuador 12
Egypt 1
El Salvador 212
Guatemala 230
Honduras 253
India 11
Indonesia 1
Nicaragua 18
Peru 3
Sri Lanka 1
St. Lucia 1
Vietnam 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 27,871.55 lbs
Cocaine 275.58 lbs
Heroin 42.11 lbs
Methamphetamine 64.55 lbs
Currency $503,058.00
WeaponsHandgun(s) 7
Long Gun(s) 2
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 21
Recovered 27
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 27,871.55 lbs this week, a decrease from 28,401.65
lbs last week. The largest single seizure occurred in the Rio Grande Valley Sector
where Starr Co SO seized 5,571 lbs of marijuana while executing a search warrant at
a residence in Rio Grande City. Also in the Rio Grande Valley Sector, Harlingen PD
Special Investigations Unit (SIU) encountered a unique smuggling method of 47.9 lbs
of marijuana in 12 bundles concealed using wax to look like large candles inside
shipping boxes. In the Del Rio Sector, USBP Agents at the USBP Del Rio Checkpoint,
US-277N, Val Verde Co, seized 423.9 lbs of marijuana from a 2003 Peterbilt 379 tractor towing a
chrome/stainless steel 1993 tank trailer. The BOSA has reported on eight incidences of tanker trailers
used to smuggle marijuana, but this is the first occurrence in the Del Rio Sector and the smallest amount
seized. The majority of tanker trailer seizures have occurred at the Falfurrias Checkpoint with an average
load of 3,700 lbs of marijuana. The total estimated street value for reported marijuana seizures during this
reporting period is $15.4 million.
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Air compressors/propane tanksTo date, the BOSA has reported on a total of six seizures involving air compressors/propane tanks: two
in the RGV Sector, one on IH-37 near Jourdanton (originating out of RGV), one in the Marfa Sector, one
on IH-30 near Sulphur Springs, TX, and one in Rosenberg, TX, on US-59.
RGV Sector: Cameron Co SO
211 lbs of marijuana
From a shipping warehouse.(Reported 06 MAY 2011)
02 MAR 2011:
THP Jourdanton - IH-37
160 lbs of marijuana
Edinburg, TX San
Antonio, TX.
Marfa Sector:
28 JAN 2011 - USBP
Agents in Presidio Co
114.6 lbs of marijuana
20 AUG 2010: THP Sulphur
Springs - IH-30 near
Sulphur Springs, TX.
80 lbs of marijuana
Dallas, TX Memphis, TN.
RGV Sector: Brownsville PD
46.62 lbs of marijuana (This
week’s seizure)
18 AUG 2011: Rosenberg
PD Rosenberg, TX US-59
- A total of $432,000 USD
concealed within a 32-inch
television on the front seat
and in a propane tank in
the bed of a truck.
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BOSA Revisited: Horse Trailers
Date Reported Location Seized
21 AUG 2011 HWY-83 Checkpoint - Webb Co 163.1lbs of marijuana – false compartment
03 JUN 2011 Victoria Co US-59 161.4 lbs marijuana
15 APR 2011 Marfa Sector – Presidio Co 1,209.2 lbs of marijuana
14 APR 2011 Waco US-35 646.43 lbs of marijuana
18 FEB 2011 Victoria Co US-59 Trailer with false compartment (no contraband found)
06 JAN 2011 Victoria Co US-59 147 lbs of marijuana
04 DEC 2010 Dallas $685,825 USD
19 NOV 2010 Laredo Checkpoint US-59 393.32 lbs of marijuana – false compartment
Since NOV 2010, the BOSA has reported on a
total of nine instances of smugglers utilizing
horse trailers to transport currency or marijuana.
This week’s is the first such instance reported in
the Del Rio Sector. During this reporting period,
USBP Agents on FM-2644 in Dimmit Co seized
498.5 lbs of marijuana concealed under the wood
flooring of a horse trailer pulled by a 2005
Chevrolet Silverado. There have been three
instances in Victoria Co on US-59 utilizing a false
compartment within the horse trailer.
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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)
Cocaine seizures were 275.58 lbs this week, an increase from 62.17 lbs last week. The largest single
seizure occurred in the Rio Grande Valley Sector where Cameron County SO SIU Deputy seized 65.04
lbs of cocaine from a vehicle as a result of a traffic stop on US-83 and Stuart Place Rd. in Cameron Co. In
the last two weeks, the El Paso Sector had two seizures involving a female subject concealing two
bundles of cocaine with a total weight of approximately 10 lbs concealed beneath the subject’s clothing (a
long skirt) and strapped to her thighs. The total estimated street value for reported cocaine seizures
totaled $8.1 million.
Heroin and methamphetamine seizures for this week’s reporting period total 42.11 lbs (valued at $1.7
million) and 64.55 lbs (valued at $2.5 million) respectively. In the Laredo Sector, Webb Co SO Deputies
seized 35.2 lbs of heroin within a battery that was located in the back of a 2011 GMC Penske Rental
Truck. In the Laredo Sector, CBP/ OFO officers at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge in seized 48.5 lbs of crystal
methamphetamine concealed within non-factory metal boxes behind the rear seat of a 2007 white Nissan
Altima. Over the last year, smuggling narcotics (predominately cocaine) in car batteries increased in
frequency and has been primarily observed in the Laredo and Rio Grande Valley Sectors.
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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)
Bulk currency seizures totaled $503,058 USD this week, an increase from $233,533 USD last
week. The largest single currency seizure occurred in the Rio Grande Valley Sector where McAllen
PD Officer seized $485,000 USD as a result of a traffic stop on a pickup in McAllen, TX.
The street value of all contraband seized this week represents a loss to Mexican DTOs
and the criminal networks that support them of approximately $28.2 million.
Illegal alien apprehensions decreased from 2,351 last week to 2,348 this week. OTM
apprehensions increased from 698 last week to 777 this week. There were two ASIC
apprehensions in the El Paso Sector, one from Indonesia and one from Egypt.
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Calexico, CA, Port of Entry:
GPS Tracker and Monitoring Device
On 14 SEPT 2011, US CBP Calexico, CA, POE
discovered a combined GPS tracking and audio
monitoring device in a vehicle that was seized
with 15 kg of cocaine. The cocaine was
concealed inside voids within the frame of a 2006
F-150 pickup. A subsequent search revealed a
GPS tracker and monitoring device inside the
dashboard. The microphone was mounted in the
dashboard center air vent. Concurrent intelligence
indicated that a Mexican DTO in that area has
been installing these devices in the vehicles it
uses to transport drugs across the border to track
them by GPS as well as eavesdrop on CBP
officers who may inspect and/or interdict them.
Longitudinal frame
member in which
cocaine packages were
hidden
View inside of longitudinal
frame member
Ropes were attached to
the cocaine to pull them
out of the frame
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Los Ebanos/Avacado Landing that contained a Rock River Beowulf
.50 rifle and over 8,500 rounds of ammunition and other
rifles/pistols. The advertised uses for the .50 Beowulf AR-15
conversion include an emphasis on stopping vehicles at
checkpoints. With the cartel conflict in Mexico seeing
numerous impromptu cartel checkpoints and vehicle-on-vehicle
assault tactics, the use of this cartridge may signify the cartel
looking for ballistic solutions designed at stopping vehicles
quickly through force.
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.50 BEOWULF damage on vehicle engine compartment.5
0 B
EO
The .50 Beowulf AR-15 cartridge is seeing an increasing use in MX, including a conflict on 7-16-
2011 in Matamoros with CDG elements where a .50 Beowulf (SN#BEO2374) was recovered, and an
incident where CBP captured a southbound boat at
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