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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONThis document was created by Texas Department of Public Safety’s Border Security Operations Center in conjunctionwith federal, state, and local Unified Command partners as part of ongoing border security efforts and should besafeguarded and protected in accordance with the requirements of the above classification. The above classificationincludes this document and any accompanying attachments and/or e-mails.
Reporting Period: 07 SEPT – 13 SEPT 2011
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Key Events and Findings
• The largest single marijuana seizure occurred in the Coastal Bend Sector where THP Brooks Co
seized 6,060 lbs of marijuana concealed among produce on shrink-wrapped pallets in a 2000 semi-
trailer hauled by a 2000 Freightliner tractor truck traveling on US-281N from Edinburg, TX to Temple,
TX. (p. 72)
• The largest single seizure occurred in the Del Rio Sector, where Zavala Co SO seized 101.4 lbs of
cocaine concealed in packaged hollowed out Pergo flooring and two 5-gallon buckets of flooring
adhesive from a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban.. (p. 35)
• The largest single currency seizure occurred in the RGV Sector where THP Trooper seized $384,635
USD concealed in laundry detergent boxes in the cab area of a 2001 Chevrolet Impala traveling on
FM-755 near Rio Grande City, TX. (p. 51)
• During this reporting period, the Del Rio Sector has a total of 85 assault weapons, 3,100+ rds of
ammo, 1,542 magazines (.223 cal & 7.62 x 39 mm) seized from three separate incidences. (p. 30 & 31 )
• Rio Grande City USBP Agents near Fronton, TX discovered several various types of assault rifles,
ammo, one light anti-tank weapon, two cylinders of TNT, and one stick of military-grade C-4. This is
the fourth discovery of abandoned weapons, ammo, and tactical gear near Fronton, TX. (p. 58)
• On 13 SEPT 2011, the bodies of a man and a woman, both had visible signs of being savagely
tortured prior to being killed, were found hanging from a bridge in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, along
with threatening messages directed at people who report drug violence on social networks. (p. 95)
• On 11 SEPT 2011, Mexican Marines arrested Verónica Mireya Moreno Carreón aka La Vero/La Flaka,
a Los Zetas Plaza Leader in San Nicolas de los Garza, Nuevo Leon. Moreno Carreón is the first
known female plaza leader. (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. 05-17
Marfa Sector
p. 18 – 26
Del Rio Sector
p. 27 – 38
Laredo Sector
p. 39 – 46Rio Grande
Valley Sector
p. 47 – 65
Coastal Bend
Sector
p. 67 – 81
Statewide Corridor Seizures
p. 82 – 87
Overall Assessment
p. 101 – 107
Sig. Mexico Events
p. 88 – 100
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Operation BORDER STAR 07 SEPT – 13 SEPT 2011
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EL PASO H U D S P E T H
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UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Horizon City PD
Ysleta Del Sur Tribal PD
El Paso ISD PD
University of Texas El Paso PD
El Paso Community College PD
El Paso Office of Emergency
Management
Texas Tech University PD
Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts
Texas Attorney General, El Paso
Union Pacific Railroad PD
Texas Alcoholic Beverage
Commission
El Paso County Constables
USBP CBP – OFOICE West TX HIDTAEPICTMFDPS TPWDUS Army, Ft. Bliss CIDEl Paso CO SOHudspeth CO SODona Ana CO SO (NM)Grant CO SO (NM)Hidalgo CO SO (NM)Luna CO SO (NM)Otero CO SO (NM)Anthony PDEl Paso PD
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N E W M E X I C O
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El Paso SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds --
Bailouts --
Criminal Arrests 93
Fugitive Arrests 60
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 7
Pursuits 1
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 0
IAs/USBP 124
OTMs 9
OTM Countries
Guatemala 4
El Salvador 1
Honduras 1
Sudan 1
Ghana 1
Peru 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 1,325.52 lbs
Cocaine 0.6 lbs
Heroin --
Methamphetamine --
Currency $179,440.00
OtherHydrocodone, 62 pills,
Ecstasy, 385 pills,
Spice, 0.003 lbs
Weapons
Handgun(s) 3
Long Gun(s) --
Explosive(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 27
Recovered 1
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El Paso SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$0 $1,694 $0
$179,440
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
$140,000
$160,000
$180,000
$200,000
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Am
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nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
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El Paso UC Currency Seizures
2,599.79
1,836.80
1,316.25
1,325.52
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
24-Aug-11 31-Aug-11 7-Sep-11 14-Sep-11
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of
Mar
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El Paso UC Marijuana Seizures
31.17
0.18
56.86
0.600.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
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Po
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El Paso UC Cocaine Seizures
166176
191
124
0
50
100
150
200
250
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Nu
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IAs
Ap
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El Paso UC Illegal Aliens
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Twelve gang-related incidents were reported during this reporting period involving thirteen arrests of
members from eight different gangs. There were seven criminal arrests and six fugitive arrests. The
incidents involved: Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity, Assault, Possession of a Controlled
Substance, Criminal Mischief, DWI, Family Violence, Interfere With Public Duties, Resisting Arrest,
Discharging a Firearm in Certain Municipalities, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. One
incident with a Barrio Azteca involved a subject firing a gunshot into the air during an altercation. Another
incident involved a Barrio Azteca making retaliatory threats towards an EPPD Police Officer and a US
Border Patrol Agent after being arrested for DWI.
Sherman Sureno 13 Barrio Azteca Barrio Canuto Rifa
6th Street Crip Folk Varrio Alta Vista
Gang activity for the week of 08 September 2011 thru 14 September 2011
A joint training session between Mexican authorities and US Law Enforcement was recently held in Cd
Juárez, MX. Mexican law enforcement officials conducted a briefing on the Mexican gang ARTISTAS
ASSESINOS, or AAs. The officials stated that a tattoo trend they have seen on the ARTISTAS
ASSESINOS are stars, clowns or jokers, and double A‟s. The AAs are the enforcement arm of the Gulf
Cartel, primarily responsible for carrying out assassinations.
Tattoo of double As found on a
AA gang member
Tattoo of a clown found on a
AA gang member
Tattoo of stars found on a
AA gang member
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YSLETA POECBP OFO Officers seized:
28 AUG 2011 – Southbound
$130,000 USD
1996 Pontiac Bonneville
Concealment: Heater core in the firewall area
06 SEPT 2011
86.64 lbs marijuana
1997 Ford pickup
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YSLETA POECBP OFO Officers seized :
07 SEPT 2011
136.2 lbs of Marijuana
2000 Ford F-150
Concealment: False floor in bed
and gas tank (metal containers)
11 SEPT 2011 –
Southbound
$9,000 USD
Concealment:
Purse/Pedestrian
BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS POE
02 SEPT 2011
Southbound
$11,750 USD
Concealment:
Cosmetics bag/
Pedestrian
STANTON POE
09 SEPT 2011
Southbound
$28,690 USD
2006 GMC 1500 Pickup
Concealment:
Center Console
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CBP OFO Officers seized :
PASO DEL NORTE POE
09 SEPT 2011
45.97 lbs of Marijuana
1994 Ford Mustang
Concealment: Rear bumper and doors
11 SEPT 2011
63.82 lbs of
Marijuana
1999 Ford Taurus
Concealment: Gas
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08 SEPT 2011
72.97 lbs of Marijuana
1999 Oldsmobile Intrigue
Concealment: Gas tank
CBP OFO Officers seized :
BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS POE
09 SEPT 2011
45.37 lbs of Marijuana
1990 Ford Bronco
Concealment: Gas tank
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05 SEPT 2011
146.82 lbs of Marijuana
1996 Jeep Laredo
Concealment: Cargo
area floor and gas tank
CBP OFO Officers seized :
COLUMBUS, NM, POE
SANTA TERESA, NM, POE
09 SEPT 2011
70.11 of Marijuana
2006 Ford Fiesta
Concealment:
Dashboard
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On 10 SEP 2011, an El Paso PD Officer contacted the EPPD
Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) in reference to a recovered
stolen vehicle. The ATTF responded to the location and met
with the officer and Border Patrol Agents who were on scene.
USBP Agents had located an abandoned 2012 Volvo tractor
and found that the Volvo tractor and a box trailer had been
reported stolen on 08 SEPT 2011 out of Laredo, TX. The driver
was supposed to deliver the load from Laredo, TX, to Cedar Falls, IA, and the trailer, loaded with
merchandise valued at $40,000 USD is missing. The tractor was processed and stored, and the
investigation continues.
EL PASO PD AUTO THEFT TASK FORCEOn 9 SEP 2011, an El Paso PD Officer on patrol, utilizing a vehicle mounted License Plate Reader (LPR)
in the area of the 700 blk of W. Paisano, located a vehicle which had been reported stolen on 9 JUN 2011.
The El Paso Police Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) conducted surveillance on the vehicle. The ATTF
officers observed a subject enter the vehicle, at which time, he was taken into custody without incident.
The vehicle was processed and held pending further investigation.
LPR Hit Report Sheet
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For the week ending 10 SEP 2011, the Border Auto Theft Information Center
(BATIC) received 3,058 inquiries/callers requesting information on suspicious vehicles.
The BATIC specialists responded affirmatively to 48 of the calls with stolen vehicle
information being forwarded to the requesting officers. For the week, 24 vehicles were
returned back to the US with a property value calculated at $372,905 USD.
On 07 SEP 2011, El Paso CID agents recovered 26
stolen vehicles from Mexico. The property value of
the vehicles recovered was set at $367,674 USD.
El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment
In comparison to last week, the El Paso Sector experienced a decrease in the seizure of cocaine,
heroin, and methamphetamine. There was a marked increase in the seizure of currency
($179,440 USD), and a minimal increase in the seizure of marijuana during this reporting period.
There was an increase in the number of reported stolen vehicles (27 compared to last week‟s 5),
and a decrease in recovered stolen vehicles, as reported by El Paso PD and/or El Paso Co SO.
Of the total 1,314 lbs of marijuana seized at the POEs, 194 lbs was seized at the Bridge of the
Americas (BOTA) POE, 222 lbs at the Ysleta POE, 231 lbs at the Paso Del Norte (PDN) POE, 0 at
Fabens POE, 168 lbs at the Santa Teresa POE, and 497 lbs in the Lordsburg area. There were 18
reported marijuana seizures across the POEs and no cocaine seizures.
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El Paso Unified Command Sector AssessmentThe predominate concealment methods for marijuana during this reporting period was the use of
vehicle fuel tanks (8), dashboards (2), vehicle seats (2), firewalls (2), vehicle doors (2) vehicle cargo
areas (2) and one each of the following; vehicle bumper, center console, tire, floor, roof, and one
seizure involving a body carrier.
The El Paso PD reported 11 marijuana seizures totaling 11.315 lbs, and five cocaine seizures
totaling 1.32 lbs. El Paso SO reported one cocaine seizure of 0.007 lbs.
During this reporting period, 124 IAs were apprehended. There was one ASIC apprehension from
Sudan. IA apprehensions decreased by 67 from the previous week‟s 191. Total reported IA
apprehensions within the El Paso Sector from 5 JAN through 13 SEP 2011 were 7,768 with 542
being Other Than Mexican (OTM).
From 8/31 – 9/06 (26 OTM Apprehensions)
From 9/07 – 9/13 (09 OTM Apprehensions)
Leading IA OTM‟s from 5 Jan to date:
Guatemala 145
Honduras 93
El Salvador 91
Brazil 54
India 29
GUATE, 12
ELSAL, 12
COSTA, 2
HONDU, 3
ECUAD, 2
ROMAN, 1SUDAN, 1
PERU, 1
GHANA, 1
GUATE
ELSAL
COSTA
HONDU
ECUAD
ROMAN
SUDAN
PERU
GHANA
OTM Apprehensions 31 AUG through 13 SEP
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El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment
City-wide index crime continues to show a decrease of
7% as compared to the same time frame last year.
There is a 650% increase (13) in murders, a 28%
increase (37) in sexual assaults, a 4% decrease (13) in
robberies, a 4% decrease (324) in assaults, a 7%
decrease (93) in burglary, a 10% decrease (998) in
larceny, a 16% decrease (179) in vehicle theft, and a
2% decrease (42) 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
Murder, 2
Sexual Aslt, 130
Robbery, 330
Aslt, 8,146
Burglary, 1,341
Larceny , 9,847
Veh Theft, 1,117
*Burg Vehicle , 1,808
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending 10 SEP 2010
Murder, 15
Sexual Aslt, 167
Robbery, 317
Aslt, 7,822
Burglary, 1,248
Larceny , 8,849
Veh Theft, 938
*Burg Vehicle , 1,766
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending 10 SEP 2011
Citywide (YTD through Sep 10th, 2011)
Offense 2010 2011 % Change
Murder 2 15 650%
Sexual Aslt 130 167 28%
Robbery 330 317 -4%
Aslt 8,146 7,822 -4%
Burglary 1,341 1,248 -7%
Larceny 9,847 8,849 -10%
Veh Theft 1,117 938 -16%
*Burg Vehicle 1,808 1,766 -2%
Total: 20,913 19,356 -7%
*** Crime Rate: 3,244 3,003 -7%
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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
R E E V E S
UNIFIED COMMAND
MEMBERS
Hudspeth CO SO Jeff Davis CO SO Pecos CO SO Presidio CO SO Reeves CO SO Terrell CO SO Alpine PD Fort Stockton PDPecos PD Presidio PD
USBP CBP - OFO ICE NPSWest TX HIDTATMFTPWDDPSBrewster CO SO Culberson CO SO
P R E S I D I O
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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds --
Bailouts --
Criminal Arrests 60
Fugitive Arrests --
Gang Related Criminal Arrests --
Pursuits --
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 0
IAs/USBP 26
OTMs 3
OTM CountriesKazakhstan 1
Guatemala 2
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 1,779.64 lbs
Cocaine 0.01 lbs
Heroin --
Methamphetamine --
Currency $2,100.00
Other
0.305 lbs – Psilocybin Mushrooms,
0.845 lbs – Hashish Oil,
9 – Adderall Pills,
24 – Hydrocodone Pills,
6 – Valium Pills,
22 – Xanax
Weapons
Handgun(s) 4
Long Gun(s) 1
Explosive(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 0
Recovered 0
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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$0
$12,120
$10,940
$2,100
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
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Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
Marfa UC Currency Seizures
779.89
1,428.79
14.24
1,779.64
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
24-Aug-11 31-Aug-11 7-Sep-11 14-Sep-11
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of
Mar
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a Se
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Marfa UC Marijuana Seizures
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.01
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.01
0.02
24-Aug-11 31-Aug-11 7-Sep-11 14-Sep-11
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Co
cain
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Marfa UC Cocaine Seizures
54
38
49
26
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
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Nu
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of
IAs
Ap
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Marfa UC Illegal Aliens
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Hudspeth Co SO held southbound operations on RR-1111 in Hudspeth Co.
Southbound Operations
Additional
informationPresidio USBP Agents seized 377.4 lbs of marijuana abandoned near
Palo Amarillo Creek in the Big Bend State Park in Presidio Co. The
marijuana was released to DEA.
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Additional information
Marfa USBP Agents seized 622.11 lbs of marijuana wrapped in carbon paper and apprehended
one USC at the US-67 Checkpoint. The subject and marijuana were referred to DEA for federal
prosecution.
False compartment in rear floor and in cargo area of pickup
Front panel of bed
Floor of bed with bundles of marijuana
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Additional information
Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 421.1 lbs of marijuana, one handgun,
$2,100 USD, and apprehended two USCs at the IH-10 Checkpoint. The subjects,
currency, and marijuana were referred to DEA for federal prosecution. The firearm
was released to ATF.
318 Bundles
ANALYST NOTE: This is another instance where a hopper
truck with a powdery substance was utilized to conceal a marijuana load.
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Additional information
Jeff Davis Co SO, assisted by TXDPS CID Alpine and USBP, seized 203.4 lbs of
marijuana and apprehended two USCs and four IAs on TX-17 north of Ft. Davis, TX.
The subjects and narcotics are being held for state prosecution. The vehicle was
seized by JDCSO.
Marijuana bundles removed from
vehicle
Marijuana Bundles were hidden in the seating
Compartment and trunk of the vehicle
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Additional information
Marfa USBP Agents seized 158.4 lbs of marijuana and apprehended two USCs at the
US 67 Checkpoint. The subject and narcotics were referred to HIS/ICE Immigration
and Customs Enforcement for federal prosecution.
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Marfa Unified Command Sector Assessment
Total marijuana seized this week increased by more than 1,200% compared to last week. The largest
seizure of marijuana was 622.1 lbs, followed by 158.4 lbs the following day at the US-67 Checkpoint. Both
of these seizures involved vehicles utilizing false or hidden compartments. A seizure of 421.10 lbs from a
hopper truck and $2,100 USD was made at the Sierra Blanca Checkpoint on IH-10 in Hudspeth Co.
Approximately 0.01 lbs of cocaine was seized this week. Five weapons were seized this week. IA
apprehensions decreased this week to 26, compared to last week‟s 49. No seizures of methamphetamine
occurred this week. Criminal arrests decreased to 60 arrests, compared to last week‟s 66.
The checkpoints on IH-10 and US-67 were very active this week, accounting for a large amount of the
marijuana seized. The apprehension by JDSO on Texas 17 in northern Jeff Davis Co, may indicate a shift
in smuggling methods. Previously, backpacker loads had been picked up along roads further south and
west of this area. The apprehensions on US-67 and the abandoned marijuana in the Big Bend State Park
are also being monitored for a shift of the corridors to the Eastern side of the area.
Also seized was 0.845 lbs of hashish oil.Stock Photo –
Hashish Oil
Hash oil is derived from cannabis primarily using the same
process of extraction that hashish is, but with continual
repetition of that process. A dark brown to black oily sub-
stance, hash oil usually possesses a THC content averaging 20
percent. Hash oil is normally smoked, either in combination with
marijuana or tobacco or in specific paraphernalia.
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V A L V E R D E
U V A L D E
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E D W A R D S
Z A V A L A
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UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Maverick CO SOReal CO SOVal Verde CO SOUvalde CO SOZavala CO SODel Rio PD38th Judicial District (Volunteer)Dimmit CO Constable (Volunteer)Edwards CO SO (Volunteer)Uvalde PD (Volunteer)
USBPCBP-OFO ICE-FNUSouth TX HIDTANPSUSCGTPWDTMFDPSDimmit CO SOKinney CO SO
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Del Rio SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds --
Bailouts 2
Criminal Arrests 10
Fugitive Arrests 7
Gang Related Criminal Arrests --
Pursuits 1
Scouts/Decoys 1
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 12
IAs/USBP 312
OTMs 104
OTM Countries
El Salvador 16
Guatemala 20
Honduras 62
Nicaragua 5
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 549.59 lbs
Cocaine 101.4 lbs
Heroin --
Methamphetamine --
Currency --
Other 555 magazines
Weapons
Handgun(s) --
Long Gun(s) 73
Ammunition 3,141 rds
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen --
Recovered 2
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Del Rio Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$7,950
$0 $0 $0$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
$8,000
$9,000
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1,842.38
690.39
2,854.37
549.59
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
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36.42
0.00 0.00
101.40
0.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
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235272
289312
0
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100
150
200
250
300
350
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Southbound operations
CBP-OFO and USBP are conducting Operation OUTBOUND.
On 07 SEP 2011 at 4:12 PM, Zavala Co SO Deputies stopped a black 2003 Chevrolet
Impala and a blue 1999 Chevrolet Pickup on US-57, southwest of La Pryor, Zavala Co.
The Deputies noticed multiple criminal indicators. The driver was also wearing a Santa
Muerte necklace. The female passenger of the Impala stated that the driver had
something illegal in the vehicle but she didn‟t know what, and the driver refused a search
without a search warrant. The Zavala Co K-9 Unit did not alert to the vehicle. The truck
was believed to be scouting for the Impala, and was registered as owned by the driver of
the Impala. The subjects were released; DPS-THP was notified and alerted of the
suspected smuggling activity. At 5:45 PM, (37 miles away from first stop) a USBP Agent
and his K-9 unit assisted a THP Trooper conducting a traffic stop on the same Chevrolet
Impala northeast of Eagle Pass, TX, on US-57. The Agent conducted a thorough check
of the vehicle and discovered weapons sticking out of a black plastic trash bag in the
trunk. The DPS Trooper arrested the both subjects and seized 33 assault rifles.
On 07 SEP 2011, a Maverick Co SO Deputy stopped a 1999
Oldsmobile Silhouette for a traffic violation. A consensual
search of the vehicle revealed 523 assault rifle magazines
and 15 assault rifles. The subject was arrested. The
vehicle, weapons, magazines, and the female driver were
turned over to ICE; a female passenger was released by
ICE.
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Southbound operations (cont)
CBP-OFO and USBP are conducting Operation OUTBOUND.
On 08 SEP 2011 at 1701 hrs, a Maverick Co SO Deputy
conducted a traffic stop on a white 2006 Ford King
Ranch pickup for a traffic violation. Consent was
obtained to search the vehicle and 25 assault rifles, 32
magazines, and 121 rds of ammo were found in a false
compartment under the back seat of the truck.
On 10 SEP 2011, CPB-OFO Officers inspected a black Ford F-150 at the Del Rio POE, Val Verde
Co and found 3,020 rds of .223 cal ammo hidden in plastic Wal-Mart bags with clothing. The
female driver was taken into custody and the ammo was seized. The subject and ammo were
turned over to ICE. The vehicle was impounded.
In the time period of 07 SEP to 14 SEP, the Del
Rio Sector has a total of:
• 85 assault weapons
• 3100+ rds of ammunition
• 1542 magazines (.223 cal & 7.62 x 39 mm)
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Gang activity
On 14 SEP 2011, the Uvalde Police Gang Officer observed
two male subjects leaving a known gang area. The Officer
made consensual contact and observed possible gang
affiliated tattoos on one subject. The tattoo of the San
Antonio Spurs logo was observed on the right inside forearm
of the subject. When asked who he was affiliated with, the
subject denied any affiliation. After a brief conversation, the
subject admitted to being TANGO OREJON, having originally
been affiliated with the NORTHSIDERS gang prior to going to
prison. The subject was photographed and released.
San Antonio Spurs –
indicating Tango Orejon
On 13 SEP 2011, the Uvalde PD Gang Officer conducted a traffic stop on a gold and brown 1996
Ford Ranger X Cab in the 200 blk of North Grove St, Uvalde, TX. The subject was observed to
have multiple tattoos, indicative of gang membership in TEXAS SYNDICATE, and had a Uniden
Scanner with capabilities of monitoring law enforcement bandwidths. The subject further
admitted to having been jailed for murder and various other crimes. Photos were taken of the
tattoos and the subject was released.
TS
830
Texas Longhorn –
Indicative of Texas
Syndicate
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On 07 SEP 2011, Maverick Co SO and a multi-agency task force
requested assistance from DPS Air 116 to assist with locating two
Hispanic male kidnap victims. The victims had been lured to Mexico by
drug cartel members in what was believed to be a response to previous
smuggling activities. The victims contacted their family members to obtain
a $50,000 USD ransom, which was paid. The victims were dropped off on
the US-side of the Rio Grande upon payment of the ransom. DPS Air 116
located both victims and provided aide. Both victims were transported by
DPS Air 116 to the Maverick Co Airport for transport via ambulance to the
hospital. (Updated from last week‟s BOSA)
Additional information
Subject showing
bruises
Victims
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On 12 SEP 2011, a USBP Agent observed five subjects at the Shelby Park Boat Ramp in Eagle
Pass, TX. As the Agent moved towards the area, the five subjects absconded across the Rio
Grande into MX and were picked up by a waiting truck. An unidentified vehicle was seen leaving the
boat ramp at the same time. The Agent found two bags containing packages wrapped in black
plastic and clear cellophane, which is consistent with marijuana packaging. Upon inspection of the
packages at the station, Agents found two Kenwood KPG-129D UHF Repeaters. The repeaters
were turned over to ICE.
Additional information (cont)
BOSA REVISITED (12 AUG 2011): On 08 AUG 2011,
Maverick Co SO Deputies found a black nylon duffel
bag containing a black trash bag with 12 new
Kenwood two-way portable radios, 13 chargers, 23
radio batteries, and 23 wall plug adapters following a
traffic stop on a 2004 Buick van.
Stock Photo
In addition to multiple kilos of marijuana, assault rifles,
ammo, magazines….17 Kenwood radios were also
seized by the Mexican Military.
ANALYST NOTE: Please see in this week’s
Significant Events in Mexico
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On 09 SEP 2011 at 1800 hrs, Zavala Co SO Deputies
conducted a traffic stop on a silver 1995 Chevrolet
Suburban traveling on US-57, three miles east of
Batesville, Zavala Co, TX. Consent to search was
granted. Several opened packages of engineered
wooden flooring (pergo) were found in the rear seat
and cargo area, in addition to two 5-gallon buckets of
flooring adhesive. Deputies found a total of 40
wrapped packages of cocaine weighing 101.4 lbs
inside the 5-gallon buckets and flooring packages.
The two subjects were arrested, the drugs were
seized, and the vehicle was impounded.
Hollowed out
flooring
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Additional information (cont)
On 11 SEP 2011, TPWD Game Wardens
began following a white Ford F-250 on
Diamond H Ranch Rd. A traffic stop was
initiated on FM-468E and the vehicle failed
to yield. The TPWD Game Wardens
initiated pursuit and the vehicle was
followed into La Salle Co, where the
occupants bailed out into a ranch. USBP
Agents were called to assist and responded
with CBP Air Ops support and a K-9 unit.
Twelve IAs were located and
apprehended. Six of the subjects were
wearing camouflage and were bruised on
their shoulders, indications of carrying
bundles of narcotics. Many of the subjects
also had carpet on their shoes to cover
tracks. Questioning the IAs revealed that
they had crossed into the US on 8 SEP
2011 and walked for four days before being
picked up by the truck. All twelve IAs were
turned over to the Carrizo Springs BP
station. The vehicle was reported stolen
out of Bexar Co and was turned over to the
La Salle Co SO.Carpet on shoes –
to cover tracks
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On 13 SEP 2011, a USBP Agent observed a white 2000 Jeep Cherokee driving on
FM-1664, Quemado, TX. pull over near cattle pens. Six individuals exited the nearby
brush and began loading six black bundles. The vehicle began to leave the area,
heading east. Another Agent attempted to perform a traffic stop on the vehicle when
it began to drive away at a low speed in reverse. While going in reverse, the vehicle
began to speed up and turn around, during which the driver struck a USBP vehicle.
The vehicle then traveled approximately 100 yards before coming to a stop. A
female passenger attempted to abscond but was taken into custody. The driver was
ordered multiple times to exit the vehicle but would not comply and was removed
from the vehicle. The six large bundles were inspected and 213 individually wrapped
packages containing 437.6 lbs of marijuana were found. Both subjects, the
marijuana, and the vehicle were turned over the Maverick Co SO.
Additional information (cont)
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This reporting period, most of the categories showed seizure decreases compared to last week.
Marijuana decreased and is 20% of the total for last week. Only one significant marijuana seizure
occurred, 437.6 lbs in the Maverick Co area. There was one large cocaine seizure in Zavala Co of
101.4 lbs. This brings the annual total of cocaine to 1,500 lbs, over 60% higher than the total for
2010.
The primary method of marijuana smuggling continues to be backpackers. Six of one group of
twelve IAs apprehended had marks consistent with marijuana smuggling, in addition to their
camouflage clothing and carpet on their shoes. All are strong indicators of contraband smuggling.
Since 06 SEP 2011 there have been seizures of 85 long guns, 1,542 magazines, 3,141 rounds of
ammo, and 6 arrests in the Del Rio Sector. One seizure was made in Zavala Co, one seizure was
made in Val Verde Co and three seizures were made in Maverick Co. In analyzing weapons and
weapon paraphernalia seizures beginning in MAY 2010 to present, it is observed that the seizures
occurred two or three in a row and within a few days of each other. In the same area, USBP
Agents seized two Kenwood (UHF radio) repeaters.
The wildfires continue to burn in the northern part of the sector. In addition, Zavala Co had a fire at
the Averhoff Dam, located approximately one mile east on FM-1025 of the intersection US-83. The
most recent update is the fire threatening 250 acres and a home.
Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector Assessment
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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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Laredo SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 3
Bailouts 2
Criminal Arrests 3
Fugitive Arrests --
Gang Related Criminal Arrests --
Pursuits --
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 23
IAs/USBP 576
OTMs 171
OTM Countries
Brazil 7
China 2
Colombia 1
Ecuador 15
El Salvador 23
Ghana 1
Guatemala 33
Honduras 81
Nicaragua 5
Peru 1
Sri Lanka 2
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 4,454.8 lbs
Cocaine 50.9 lbs
Heroin --
Methamphetamine --
Currency $ 309,000.00
Other: --
Weapons
Handgun(s) --
Long Gun(s) --
Grenades(s) --
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 19
Recovered 7
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Laredo SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$0 $0 $1,500
$309,000
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
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Laredo UC Currency Seizures
4,184.504,823.63
6,538.30
4,454.80
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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8.70
0.00 0.05
50.90
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
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Laredo UC Cocaine Seizures
550
741
584
576
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
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Additional information
On 29 AUG 2011, CBP/OFO officers and USBP Agents working Operation Cooperation with
Laredo PD seized $309, 000 USD from a 2001 Volkswagen Tiguan. The currency was concealed
within the undercarriage compartment over the exhaust shield. The male driver was arrested.
On 10 SEPT 2011, Jim Hogg Co SO Deputies working near the Escamilla Ranch off of
TX-16 south of Hebbronville, TX, seized 103 lbs of abandoned marijuana after the
landowner reported that several backpacks were located on his property. The
contraband was seized by Jim Hogg SO.
Southbound Operations
On 13 SEPT 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents
recovered 156.3 lbs of abandoned marijuana near
the intersection of Markley St and Anna St, Laredo,
TX. DEA took custody of the narcotics.
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On 07 SEPT 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents located 22.3 lbs of abandoned
marijuana while tracking a group on the Al Dan Ranch in Hebbronville, TX. The
marijuana was concealed in a black duffle bag and was wrapped in clear
cellophane.
On 11 SEPT 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents seized
319.1 lbs of abandoned marijuana near the intersection of
TX-285 and CR-107 in Jim Hogg Co. No arrests were made
and the contraband was turned over to DEA.
On 13 SEPT 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents seized 23
bundles of abandoned marijuana weighing 268 lbs. No
arrests were made. The marijuana was turned over to
DEA.
USBP HEBBRONVILLE
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USBP HEBBRONVILLEOn 08 SEPT 2011, USBP Laredo West Agents working on the Galvan Ranch seized 2,431.6 lbs of
marijuana concealed in a 1995 GMC 3500 HD Sierra pickup, cloned as a Hertz Repair Truck.
The truck was reported stolen out of Austin, TX. The vehicle, the narcotics, and the driver were
turned over to DEA.
Castaneda, Gerardo Lamar
DOB: 04/03/1965
On 08 SEPT 2011, USBP Laredo West Agents working at the Galvan Ranch in
Laredo, TX, seized 363.2 lbs of abandoned marijuana in the brush. The
contraband was turned over to DEA.
On 09 SEPT 2011, USBP Laredo West Agents working on the El Rio 5 Ranch,
Laredo, TX, seized 256.2 lbs of abandoned marijuana. No arrests were
made and contraband was turned over to the DEA.
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USBP LAREDO North/LAREDO South/Cotulla
On 09 SEPT 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents working at the IH-35 Checkpoint
discovered 20 bundles of cocaine with a total weight of 50.9 lbs in a false
compartment under the back seat of a green Mercury Villager. The driver and
vehicle were turned over to DEA.
Cardenas-Martinez, Erik
08/19/1966
On 13 SEPT 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents working in the area of
Mines Rd near the John Deere Ranch in Laredo, TX, spotted several
subjects loading bundles into a white 1997 Ford Ranger with TXLP.
Agents approached the vehicle and two subjects bailed out and
absconded into the nearby brush. Five bundles of marijuana
weighing 307.4 lbs were located inside the vehicle. The vehicle and
contraband were turned over to DEA.
On 14 SEPT 2011, USBP Laredo South Agents working by the riverbank near the Paul
Garza Ranch in Laredo, TX, seized four bundles of abandoned marijuana weighing a total
of 227.7 lbs. The contraband was turned over to DEA.
USBP Cotulla Agents recovered a stolen 2005 maroon Ford F-250 out of San Antonio, TX. The vehicle
was turned over to La Salle Co SO. The driver was not apprehended.
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Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment
Alien apprehensions decreased slightly from 584 to 576. OTM apprehensions also decreased
slightly from 189 to 171. The UA referrals from the Unified Command returned to the typical 23
(weekly average).
Reported stolen vehicles increased dramatically, from two to 19. Recoveries increased from one to
seven. Both increases are due to reports received after last week‟s BOSA was submitted.
The largest single marijuana seizure this week was 2,431.6 lbs, seized by USBP Laredo West
Agents on the Galvan Ranch. The marijuana was concealed throughout the 1995 GMC Sierra utility
type truck. The vehicle was stolen from Austin, TX, and was cloned as a Hertz service truck.
Although the majority of seizures involving cloned vehicles have typically occurred in the RGV
Sector, there have been several such seizures in the Laredo Sector.
No weapons were seized this week.
The Laredo Unified Command had a significant decrease in marijuana seizures this
reporting period. Heroin and methamphetamine seizures decreased to zero this
week, but cocaine increased to 50.9 lbs, from a single seizure by USBP Laredo
North. Operation Cooperation, a joint southbound operation, yielded one currency
seizure, totaling $309,000 USD.
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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
B R O O K S
UNIFIED COMMAND
MEMBERS
CBP – USBPCBP – OFOICE USCG US Fish & WildlifeStarr CO HIDTADPSTexas RangersTHPTPWD Texas Military ForcesCameron CO SOHidalgo CO SOKenedy CO SOStarr CO SOWillacy CO SOBrownsville PD Edinburg PDHarlingen PD Hidalgo PD
Hidalgo Co Pct 3Hidalgo Co Pct 4La Grulla PD La Joya PDMercedes PDMission PD Palmview PDPalmhurst PDPenitas PD Pharr PDPort Isabel PDRaymondville PDRio Grande City PDRoma PD San Benito PD San Juan PDWeslaco PDUniv of Texas-Pan
American (UTPA) PD Univ of Texas-
Brownsville (UTB) PD
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Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 3Bailouts 5Criminal Arrests 48Fugitive Arrests 6
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 49Pursuits 6Scouts/Decoys --Spikings 1Splash Downs --
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 17,606.04 lbs
Cocaine 87.8 lbs
Heroin --
Methamphetamine 19.5 lbs
Currency $428,020.00
Other1- Rocket Launcher
1- Grenade Launcher360 rds. .380 cal Ammo
Weapons
Handgun(s) 1
Long Gun(s) 7
Explosive(s)2-Pineapple Grenades1- stick C-4 Explosive2- cylinders of TNT
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen --Recovered 4
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 32
IAs/USBP 1,113OTMs 368
OTM Countries
El Salvador 109
Guatemala 96
Honduras 114
India 11Pakistan 2Ecuador 8
China 7Nepal 2
Dominican Republic 6
Peru 3Colombia 1
Nicaragua 2Romania 3
Philippines 1Costa Rica 3
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Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$28,005$37,615
$828,563
$428,020
$0
$100,000
$200,000
$300,000
$400,000
$500,000
$600,000
$700,000
$800,000
$900,000
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40,694.61
24,221.71
35,102.55
17,606.04
0.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
25,000.00
30,000.00
35,000.00
40,000.00
45,000.00
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78.65
377.85
87.05
87.80
0.00
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
300.00
350.00
400.00
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RGV UC Cocaine Seizures
1,236
1,325
1,389
1,113
0
200
400
600
800
1,000
1,200
1,400
1,600
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Gang activity
The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 45 gang member arrests this reporting period. These
arrests were made by 11 different agencies in the RGV sector. The gang members were arrested for
offenses such as: assault with bodily injury of family member, aggravated robbery, misdemeanor warrant,
felony warrant, aggravated assault with deadly weapon, parole violation, evading arrest, kidnapping,
possession of marijuana, public intoxication, theft of property, burglary of vehicle, unauthorized use of
vehicle and unlawful possession of firearm. The arrestees have gang affiliation with:
Valluco Tri City Bombers Loco Trece
Paisa Mexican Mafia Latin Kings
Texas Syndicate Texas Chicano Brotherhood Sureno 13
Po Boys Norteno 13 Pharrolito
Pistoleros Partido Revolucionario Mexicanos South Side Bandito
The Pharr PD in conjunction with CBP are conducting Southbound Operations at the Pharr
International Bridge.
CBP Officers from the Donna International Crossing inspected an outbound 1997 Ford Explorer with MX
license plates driven by a Mexican citizen. A secondary inspection of the vehicle revealed several boxes
of ammo concealed inside a compartment behind the rear seat. A total of 360 rds of ammo was seized.
The driver was arrested and the vehicle was seized.
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Additional information
USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in search of a large group of suspects that were
attempting to cross the Rio Grande downriver from the Anzalduas POE. An Agent asked for assistance
because the suspects were being aggressive towards the Agents and making an unusually strong effort
to come across and “rescue” their accomplices that had already been apprehended. The Aircrew arrived
on scene and located more suspects in the woods on the US-side and alerted Agents to their crossing
location. The Aircrew observed a couple suspects fighting with Agents attempting to flee back to Mexico.
During this incident, a total of 19 suspects were apprehended and seven were pushed back into Mexico.
There was approximately 20 suspects still on the MX-side with rafts when US personnel cleared the area.
THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Chevrolet Impala on FM-755 near Rio Grande
City. The Trooper observed criminal indicators, requested ,and was granted consent to search
the vehicle, which revealed a total of $384,635 USD concealed in laundry detergent boxes in
the cab area.
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Additional information (cont)
CBP Officers from the Anzalduas POE inspected an inbound 1997 Ford Expedition with
TX license plates driven by a male Mexican citizen. A secondary inspection of the vehicle
revealed 84.28 lbs of marijuana concealed inside the gas tank. The vehicle was seized.
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Additional information (cont)
CBP Officers from the Hidalgo POE inspected an inbound 2005 Honda Acura with TX
license plates driven by a male USC. A secondary inspection of the vehicle revealed
19.5 lbs of methamphetamine concealed in the rear axle. The vehicle was seized and
driver was arrested.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
CBP Officers from the Hidalgo POE assisted by Hidalgo PD Officers inspected an
inbound 2005 Pontiac G6 GT with TX license plates driven by a female USC. A
secondary inspection of the vehicle revealed 37.9 lbs of marijuana concealed behind
the two front seats and underneath the rear seat. The vehicle was seized.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 871.45 lbs of marijuana at the Falfurrias Border
Patrol Checkpoint. A USC male was turned over to ICE along with the narcotics. The
vehicle was seized by USBP.
Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 1,202.65 lbs of marijuana at the Falfurrias Border
Patrol Checkpoint. During primary inspection, a service K-9 alerted to a tractor
trailer. After a search of the trailer, a false wall was discovered which contained a
total of 86 bundles of marijuana. A Cuban national, lawfully admitted for permanent
residence in the US (LAPR), was arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics,
subject and tractor trailer.
Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 1,448.85 lbs of marijuana at the Falfurrias Border
Patrol Checkpoint. During primary inspection, a service K-9 alerted to a tractor
trailer. A subsequent search of the trailer revealed a total of 60 bundles of marijuana.
A USC subject was arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics and the
subject.
Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 10.4 lbs of cocaine at the Falfurrias Border Patrol
Checkpoint. During primary inspection, the subject gave consent to search his
vehicle. A total of four bundles were found inside the cabin of the tractor trailer. A
USC subject was arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics and the subject.
FALFURRIAS USBP AGENTS
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
MERCEDES USBP AGENTSMercedes USBP Agents seized 810.4 lbs of marijuana south of Alamo, TX. No
arrests were made. DEA took custody of the narcotics. The vehicle was seized by
USBP.
Mercedes USBP Agents seized 1,088.5 lbs of marijuana near Progreso, TX.
Agents observed several subjects running from the immediate river area fleeing
back to Mexico. A subsequent search of the area revealed a total of 21 bundles
hidden in the brush. No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the
narcotics.
RIO GRANDE CITY USBP AGENTS
Rio Grande City Border Patrol Agents, BORTAC Agents and McAllen Border Patrol
Agents interdicted a narcotics smuggling attempt near Los Ebanos, TX. During
the incident, the driver of the load vehicle threw out homemade spikes (caltrops)
before driving the load vehicle into the Rio Grande. The driver absconded by
swimming back into Mexico. Four marked USBP vehicles were disabled by the
caltrops. USBP Agents recovered 1,123 lbs of marijuana from the vehicle.
Recent uncorroborated information indicates that Transnational Criminal
Organization (TCO) members may engage any US law enforcement officers who
attempt to interdict smuggling attempts.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
USBP AGENTSHarlingen USBP Agents seized 785 lbs of marijuana at the Fed-Ex warehouse in
Harlingen, TX. A service K-9 alerted to several packages while conducting a free air
search. A total of 19 boxes were checked resulting in the seizure of 115 bundles of
marijuana. No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics.
McAllen USBP Agents seized 535 lbs of marijuana near Havana, TX. Agents observed
several subjects walking north from the immediate river area carrying what appeared to
be bundles on their backs. As Agents approached, the subjects dropped the bundles
and fled the area. A search of the area revealed a total of 61 bundles of marijuana. A
search for the subjects yielded negative results. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics.
Kingsville USBP Agents seized 2,329 lbs of marijuana at the Sarita Border Patrol
Checkpoint. During primary inspection, a service K-9 alerted to a truck. A subsequent
search of the vehicle revealed a total of 120 bundles of marijuana. A USC subject was
arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics and the subject.
Kingsville USBP Agents seized 547.8 lbs of marijuana at the Sarita Border
Checkpoint. A search of a tractor trailer during secondary inspection revealed total of
223 bundles of marijuana concealed within the trailer. DEA assumed custody of the
narcotics, vehicle, and subject.
Kingsville USBP Agents seized 49.4 lbs of cocaine at the Sarita Border Checkpoint. A
service canine alerted to van during primary inspection. A search of a vehicle during
secondary inspection revealed total of 19 bundles of cocaine concealed within the
sliding doors and rear door of the van. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics, vehicle,
and subjects.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
On 13 SEPT 2011, Rio Grande Valley Sector USBP Agents discovered a large duffle bag concealed within
the foliage near Fronton, TX. Further inspection of the duffle bag revealed five assault rifles, a light
anti-tank weapon (LAW), a 37 mm flare launcher, 54 rds of ammo (various calibers), 20 magazines
(various calibers), a high powered rifle scope, six AR-15 fore end kits, a stick of military grade C4
explosive, and two cylinders of TNT. The McAllen Bomb Squad arrived at the scene and detonated the
explosives. ATF Special Agents assumed custody of the weapons, magazines and ammunition. (One
weapon was reported stolen to Starr Co SO)
Light Anti-tank
Weapon (LAW)
37 mm
Flare
Launcher
modified
to 40 mm
AK-47
Variant
AR-10
.308/7.62mmM4
FN/FAL with
Modified Stock
.308/7.62mm
Trimmed
Barrel
Incomplete
M-4
Hand Guard
AK-47 Mags
AK-47 Drum
M-4 Mags
AR-10 Mags
Spotting
Scope
TNT
C-4
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BOSA REVISITED: Reported Seizures since October 2010 in the
FRONTON, TX, area
Since OCT 2010 total weapons seizures include:
27 Assault Rifles4 Grenades
2 Grenade Launcher1 Rocket Launcher
74 Magazines677-rds Ammo
3 two-way Radios1 Stick of C-4
2 Cylinders of TNT
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M67MKII
21 JAN 2011
18 JUL201116 MAR 2011
MKII
As reported in 22 JULY 2011 BOSA, there has been a noted increase in illegal activity in the FRONTON, TX, area since OCT 2010. In JAN 2011, two weapons seizures occurred in the area after weapons, grenades and tactical gear were found abandoned in the
brush. One seizure had a rifle with F. MICH (La Familia Michoacán) and CDG (Cartel del Golfo) engraved into the butt of the stock. In JUN 2011, a total of 6,546 lbs of marijuana was seized from various incidents. Drug activity in the FRONTON, TX,
area has been consistent since the 22 JULY 2011 BOSA.
05 JAN 2011
37 mm flare
launcher
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
Pharr PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on a
vehicle by 6600 blk of S. Cage Blvd. The Officer
requested and was granted consent to search
the vehicle, which resulted in the seizure of two
baggies of cocaine on the passenger side of
the vehicle. A subsequent search of driver
revealed $6,380 USD in his possession. The
driver was arrested for possession of a
controlled substance. The currency and
narcotics were seized.
Pharr PD Officers were dispatched to the local hotel on the 1200 blk of E US-83 in reference to a
male subject walking around with a handgun and a mask. The Officers made contact with the
suspect and a subsequent search of the suspect‟s apartment yielded handgun, two pineapple
hand grenades and $18,000 USD. McAllen EOD was called out to take custody of the grenades.
The suspect was arrested. The suspect declared himself a GULF CARTEL Gang Member.
Berretta .40 cal. handgun
MK II grenade hulls
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
Pharr PD Officers working outbound operations at the Pharr
International Bridge along with CBP Officers inspected an outbound
red Jeep Liberty with MX license plates. Officers observed damage
to the door lock and the vehicle identification number was checked.
The VIN on the vehicle indicated a different license plate, thus the
Officers checked the vehicle‟s computer with an Actron Auto
Scanner, which indicated that the vehicle had a different VIN. The
VIN that was entered came back as stolen out of the Hidalgo Co.
HCSO was called out and they assumed custody of the vehicle and
the driver.
Pharr PD Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2001 Dodge SSE.
The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The driver drove to his
house located approximately 1 mile away. The Officer was able to apprehend
the suspect. The driver is a PO-BOY street gang member.
Pharr K-9 Officer conducted a traffic stop on a 1999 Dodge Intrepid on FM-
3072 and I Rd. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop and eluded police.
The Officer pursued the vehicle up to Jones St. and I Rd. in Pharr. The driver
ran from his vehicle into San Juan and was captured by the Officer. The driver
was transporting 543 lbs of marijuana in the vehicle.
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
Rio Grande City Officers attempted a traffic stop on a black Mercury Grand
Marguis with TXLPs near Church Ln. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop
and a pursuit ensued to Azucena St. The driver bailed out of the sedan and
absconded. The driver was transporting 408 lbs of marijuana in the vehicle.
Edinburg PD responded to the Edinburg Children‟s Hospital in reference to a
stabbing that had just occurred at the 2700 blk of W Rogers Rd in Edinburg,
TX. The teen victim suffered multiple stab wounds to his front and rear torso,
left arm and head. The victim survived and later reported that the stabbing was
in retaliation because he did not quit the SOUTH SIDE FOLK street gang by
their rules.
Edinburg PD Officers were dispatched to 3300 blk of Efrain St in reference to a
welfare concern call for service. The investigation revealed that the call for
service was in fact an aggravated robbery/home invasion. The suspect had
gained entry into an apartment by force and was burglarizing it when he came
across the 21 year-old victim. The suspect threatened to kill the victim and was
holding her against her will prior to the Officers‟ arrival. The suspect was
arrested by the responding officers. The suspect was illegally in the country
and had previously been deported.
Cameron County SO SIU Investigators received information in reference to a
vehicle containing narcotics. Investigators conducted a search of the vehicle
and were able to locate 11.02 lbs of cocaine.
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Additional information (cont)
Harlingen PD SIU Investigators were conducting drug interdiction duties at the UPS terminal
located on the 1300 blk of Sam Houston St. Investigators observed a large cardboard box
being unloaded from a route truck which was destined to Bableton, GA. The investigator
inspected the box and detected a strong odor of detergent. Harlingen PD K-9 Officer
conducted a free air search of the box and K-9 positively alerted to the box. The box was
opened to reveal three smaller boxes containing one bundle of marijuana. A total of 15.65 lbs
of marijuana was seized.
Weslaco PD Officers arrested a male subject in the parking lot of a Wal-Mart store after he
broke into a vehicle. The suspect was involved in a foot pursuit with officers. The suspect also
kicked out the window to the police unit and was charged with criminal mischief. Shortly before
this incident, he had committed a Burglary of Habitation and stabbed the homeowner. All
property was recovered from the vehicle burglary. The suspect is a self-proclaimed LATIN
KING street gang member.
Cameron Co SO Deputies responded to a warehouse in La Feria regarding a suspicious crate. A
K-9 alerted to the crate and a search warrant was obtained. Upon opening the crate, deputies
discovered 119 lbs of marijuana inside.
Palmhurst Police Officer observed a 2006 Ford F-250 in a brushy area on N. Stewart Rd.
Upon closer inspection, the Officer noticed that the vehicle was open and had been there for
several days. The vehicle had the back seat removed and there were visible signs where the
vehicle might have been used to smuggle narcotics. Officer also learned the vehicle was
stolen out of Weslaco.
Pharr PD Officer at the Pharr International Bridge observed 15 subjects running along the river
bank underneath the bridge in a westerly direction. Bridge Officers notified USBP Agents.
Agents apprehended seven subjects but eight absconded.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont) THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 1997 Ford pickup on US-281 near San Manuel, TX.
The Trooper made contact with the driver and observed criminal indicators. Trooper requested
and was granted consent to search the vehicle. Search revealed a total of 76 lbs of marijuana
concealed in the gas tank.
Harlingen PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on
a white 2003 Chevrolet Trail Blazer on US-77.
Officer made contact with the driver and
passenger and observed criminal indicators.
Officer requested and received consent to
search the vehicle. Upon search, the Officer
found $14,718 USD concealed in a hidden
compartment under the windshield and in the
driver‟s boot. The two occupants gave the officer
conflicting stories as to direction of travel and
departure point. The subjects were arrested for
money laundering and the vehicle was seized.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
La Joya PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on
a white Chevrolet Silverado with TXLP on
US-83. Officer made contact with the driver
and observed several bundles of marijuana.
Officer seized a total of 345.4 lbs of
marijuana in 13 bundles. The female driver
was arrested.
Starr Co SO Deputy was dispatched to Trophy St.
near the Rio Grande to assist a Texas Game Warden
who had observed three male subjects in possession
of five bundles of marijuana. Upon arrival, the Officer
made contact with the Game Warden who stated that
as he was walking down river, he observed a blue
Chevrolet Impala with TX license plates. The subjects
ran into the wooden area and absconded. A search of
the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 466.6 lbs of
marijuana in five bundles.
Starr Co HIDTA Task Force Agents executed a search warrant on a residence in the 300
block of Forest St. Agents searched the residence and found a total of 1,281 lbs of
marijuana in 194 bundles. One male subject was arrested.
Starr Co HIDTA Task Force Agents executed a search warrant on a residence on Garceno
Loop. Agents recovered a total of 91.2 lbs of marijuana in four bundles from an adjacent
vacant lot. Two male subjects was arrested.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the seizure of over 17,000 lbs of
marijuana. This is a 50% decrease from last week. Cocaine seizures increased from 87.05 lbs
reported last week to 87.8 lbs this week. There were no heroin seizures, however, a total of 19.5 lbs
of methamphetamine was seized for the week. Currency decreased to a total of $428,020 USD.
The USBP, CBP OFO, DPS Aviation, DPS THP and CID, Texas National Guard Counterdrug AVN,
Cameron Co SO, Rio Grande City PD, La Joya PD, Harlingen PD, Pharr PD, Edinburg PD, and
Palmhurst PD contributed significantly to the narcotic and currency seizures.
Illegal Alien apprehensions decreased for the reporting period down from 1,389 to 1,113 this week.
The OTM count decreased from last week to a total of 368.
The Mexican Military experienced battles with cartel members this past week in the cities of
Matamoros, Diaz Ordaz, Camargo and Reynosa. The Zeta Organization continues to probe the
Matamoros and Reynosa areas from the south and west. There is still concern that a Zeta build-up
will cause major confrontations with the Gulf Cartel. The RGV BIC and JOIC continue to closely
monitor events in Mexico that may produce cross-border violence.
The USBP RGV Sector International Liaison Unit continues to be an effective and invaluable asset
to border security efforts. The unit continues to coordinate with the forces of the Government of
Mexico. The Mexican Military responded to several calls for assistance from ILU and arrested
suspects that returned to Mexico via the river.
RGV JOIC Unified Command Sector Assessment
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K L E B E R G
J I MW E L L S
M c M U L L E N
B E E
L I V EO A K
G O L I A D
D e W I T T
L A V A C A
R E F U G I O
A R A N S A S
W H A R T O N
M A T A G O R D A
B R O O K S
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UNIFIED COMMAND
MEMBERS
USBPCBP – OFO ICEFBI ATFDEAUSCGTPWDHouston HIDTASan Antonio HIDTATMFDPSAransas CO SOBee CO SOBrooks CO SODewitt CO SOGoliad CO SOJackson CO SOJim Wells CO SOKarnes CO SO
Kleberg CO SOLavaca CO SOMatagorda CO SO Live Oak CO SO McMullen CO SONueces CO SO Refugio CO SOSan Patricio CO SOVictoria CO SOWharton CO SOBay City PDCorpus Christi PDDriscoll PDEl Campo PDKingsville PDOrange Grove PDSeguin PDThree Rivers PDVictoria PD
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 24
Bailouts 4
Criminal Arrests 366
Fugitive Arrests 163
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 72
Pursuits 7
Scouts/Decoys --
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 9
IAs/USBP --
OTMs --
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 6,359.57 lbs
Cocaine 0.308 lbs
Heroin 0.003 lbs
Methamphetamine 1.01 lbs
K2 / Synthetic Marijuana --
Currency $41,358.00
Other
Alprazolam 11 pills,
Xanax 12 pills,
Hydrocodone 5 pills
Weapons
Handgun(s) 15
Long Gun(s) 0
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 12
Recovered 26
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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.
94.09
22.13
18.11
0.31
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
24-Aug-11 31-Aug-11 7-Sep-11 14-Sep-11
Po
un
ds
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
Coastal Bend UC Cocaine Seizures
52.68
1,612.30
7,633.66
6,359.57
0.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
7,000.00
8,000.00
9,000.00
24-Aug-11 31-Aug-11 7-Sep-11 14-Sep-11
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un
ds
of
Mar
ijuan
a Se
ize
d
Coastal Bend UC Marijuana Seizures
$78,500
$108,670
$8,970
$41,358
$0
$20,000
$40,000
$60,000
$80,000
$100,000
$120,000
24-Aug-11 31-Aug-11 7-Sep-11 14-Sep-11
Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
Coastal Bend UC Currency Seizures
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Gang Activity
Mexican Mafia 1
Latin Kings 4
Peckerwoods 1
Texas Syndicate 1
Known gang type
apprehensions this
reporting week
Alice PD investigated an assault and shooting at a motel. Four male subjects, identified
as LATIN KING gang members, began an argument with a patron of the hotel who was
outside his room. The argument escalated when one of the gang members physically
assaulted the hotel patron. The four subjects retreated to a white Chevrolet Suburban
SUV. One subject exited the SUV and fired twelve shots from a handgun at the hotel
room where the altercation took place. The subjects fled before officers arrived.
Nueces Co SO reported the current Nueces Co jail population.
Aryan Brotherhood of Texas – 2 Aryan Circle – 2 Bandido OMG – 1 Barrio Azteca – 1
Chula Vista – 1 La Raza Unida – 12 Latin Kings – 1 Mexican Mafia – 11
Midway – 1 Puro Tango Blast (ATX) – 1 Puro Tango (Corpus) – 8 Puro Tango Blast (Dallas) – 1
Puro Tango Blast (SA) – 1 Puro Tango (Valluco) - 3 Suicidal Barrio – 1 Texas Syndicate – 15
Sureno Trece – 4 TOTAL - 65
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Gang Activity
Robstown PD identified a member of the MEXICAN MAFIA gang during a traffic stop. The
subject had tattoos representing the EME, MEXIKANEMI, and La EME, all of which are
variants of the Mexican Mafia.
Orange Grove PD assisted by Alice PD identified a member of the TEXAS SYNDICATE
prison gang during a disturbance at a bar. The male subject had several tattoos
including a longhorn and stars on his shoulders, indicative of the Texas Syndicate. The
subject was arrested for public intoxication.
Corpus Christi PD seized 0.002 lbs of cocaine and arrested one confirmed member of the
TEXAS SYNDICATE prison gang during an investigation into the sale of narcotics at a
residence.
Corpus Christi PD identified one member of the PECKERWOODS prison gang when
responding to an assault call. The male subject, the victim of the assault, was identified by
his chest tattoo stating “100% Wood” which is a slogan used by the Peckerwoods prison
gang.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
THP Brooks Co seized 6,060 lbs of marijuana co-mingled among
produce on shrink-wrapped pallets in a 2000 semi-trailer hauled by a
2000 Freightliner tractor truck. The male driver was traveling on
US-281N from Edinburg, TX, to Temple, TX.
Shrink-wrapped pallets of
produce.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
THP Jim Wells Co seized 55.0 lbs of marijuana concealed in the bed
liner of a 2001 Ford F-150 pickup. The male driver was traveling on
US-59N from Edcouch, TX, to Round Rock, TX.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
THP Refugio Co seized $40,000 USD concealed in
the seats of a 2005 Toyota Corolla sedan. The male
driver and male passenger were traveling on
US-77S from Houston, TX, to McAllen, TX.
DPS/CID Corpus Christi, assisted by Corpus
Christi PD seized 0.431 lbs of methamphetamine,
0.016 lbs of marijuana, and 0.001 lbs of heroin as
well as a three pistols during the execution of arrest
and search warrants that were the result of an
ongoing joint investigation. The warrant execution
yielded the arrested of two male and one female
subject. (NOTE: This information was featured in a previous
BOSA. The photograph became available during this
reporting period.)
Kingsville PD seized 55 lbs of marijuana during a traffic stop. The male subject was
traveling on US-77N. The subject was destined for LA.
Refugio Co SO seized 1 lb of methamphetamine concealed taped to a subject‟s body.
The 2000 Ford Excursion that the female subject was traveling in was on US-77N. The
origin and destination were not reported.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
THP Brooks Co seized 46 lbs of marijuana concealed in the seats and quarter panels of a 1996
Chevrolet Silverado pickup. The female driver and male passenger were traveling on US-281N from
Roma, TX, to Houston, TX.
Marijuana
concealed in rear
passenger seat.
Victoria Co SO seized 20.72 lbs of cocaine during a traffic stop of a 1997 Toyota Rav 4. The
male driver and male passenger were traveling on US-59N from Pharr, TX, to Houston, TX.
Kingsville PD seized 112.18 lbs of marijuana concealed in the headliner of a Ford
Expedition bearing TN registration. The male driver, female passenger and two children
were traveling on US-59N from Pharr, TX, to Houston, TX. The children were turned over to
Child Protective Services.
Brooks Co SO recovered human remains from a ranch in rural Brooks Co
during this period. The remains were of a male, identified by a Honduran
identification card. This is a continuing trend of illegal aliens attempting to
evade USBP detection at the Falfurrias Checkpoint. The subject was
believed to have succumbed to the environment.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
• 93.2 lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas tank, spare tire, rear hatch and
passenger doors of a 2000 GMC Jimmie SUV. The male driver was traveling on US-
77N from Brownsville, TX, to Houston, TX.
Kleberg Co SO and USBP seized…
• 131.2 lbs of marijuana concealed in the quarter panels and in the doors of a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban
SUV. The male driver and one male and two female passengers were traveling on US-77N from San
Juan, TX, to Columbia, MO.
• 38 lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas tank and in the passenger doors of a 2001 Chrysler PT
Cruiser. The male driver was traveling on US-77N from Penitas, TX, to Houston, TX.
• 46 lbs of marijuana concealed in the front bumper of a 2011 Chevrolet Mailbu. The male driver and
female passenger were traveling on US-77 North from Brownsville, TX to Immokalee, FL.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
• 60.4 lbs of marijuana concealed in the tool box of a 2008 Ford F-150 pickup. The
male driver was traveling on US-77N from Weslaco, TX, to Ingleside, TX.
Kleberg Co SO and USBP seized…
• 48.0 lbs of marijuana concealed in rear seat of a 1998 GMC Suburban SUV. The male driver and male
passenger were traveling on US-77N from Mercedes, TX, to TN.
• 58.8 lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas tank of a 1997 Ford F-150 pickup. The male driver and
female passenger were traveling on US-77N from Brownsville, TX, to Houston, TX.
• 41.2 lbs of marijuana concealed in the spare tire of a 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada SUV. The female
driver and male passenger were traveling on US-77N from McAllen, TX, to Des Moines, IA.
• 79.8 lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas tank of a 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac SUV. The female
driver was traveling on US-77N from Brownsville, TX, to Corpus Christi, TX.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
• 50.6 lbs of marijuana concealed in an aftermarket compartment in the trunk of a
2010 Chrysler Sebring sedan. The female driver and female passenger were traveling
on US-77N from Weslaco, TX, to Houston, TX.
Kleberg Co SO and USBP seized…
• 30.9 lbs of marijuana concealed in the side panels of a 2001 Mazda 626. The male driver was
traveling on US-77N from Alamo, TX, to Austin, TX.
• 23.4 lbs of methamphetamine and a 9mm pistol concealed inside pizza sauce cans in the
trunk of a 2011 Toyota Matrix. The male driver and female passenger were traveling on US-77N
from Brownsville, TX, to Houston, TX.
• 28.4 lbs of marijuana concealed in doors of a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. The male driver
was traveling on US-77N from Brownsville, TX, to Houston, TX.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Kleberg Co SO and USBP seized…• 130.2 lbs of marijuana concealed in the floor board of a 1998 Chevrolet Venture minivan.
The female driver was traveling on US-77N from Brownsville, TX, to Corpus Christi, TX.
• 111.6 lbs of marijuana concealed in the floor board of a 2000 GMC Sierra pickup. The female driver
was traveling on US-77N from McAllen, TX, to Indianapolis, IN.
• 29.4 lbs of marijuana concealed in a false compartment in a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. The
male driver was traveling on US-77N from Harlingen, TX, to LA.
• 106.8 lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas tank of a 2011 Dodge Ram pickup. The male driver and
female passenger were traveling on US-77N from South Padre Island, TX, to Fort Worth, TX.
• 11.8 lbs of marijuana concealed in unclaimed luggage in a commercial passenger bus. The bus was
traveling on US-77N to an unknown destination.
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Kleberg Co SO and USBP seized…• 27.2 lbs of marijuana concealed in a duffel bag in the trunk of a 2004 Pontiac
Grand Prix. The female driver was traveling on US-77N from Weslaco, TX to an
unknown destination.
• 9.8 lbs of marijuana concealed in a bag in the trunk and under the back seat of a 2001 Pontiac
Grand Prix. The female driver was traveling on US-77N from Los Fresnos, TX, to Leipsic, OH.
• 17.6 lbs of marijuana concealed in luggage in a commercial passenger bus. The female
passenger and owner of the bag was traveling on US-77N from McAllen, TX, to FL.
• 111.2 lbs of marijuana concealed inside metal containers in the gas tank of a 1990 Jeep
Cherokee. The female driver and three female passengers were traveling on US-77N from
Matamoras, Tamaulipas, MX, to Dallas, TX.
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Coastal Bend Unified Command Sector Assessment
Marijuana seizures showed a decrease in the Coastal Bend Sector over the last reporting
period from 7,633.7 lbs to 6,359.57 lbs. The one significant marijuana seizure was on
US-281N by THP Brooks Co where 6,060 lbs was co-mingled with produce. There was a
decrease in cocaine seizures from 18.1 lbs to 0.31 lbs. Two currency seizure, totaling
$41,358 USD, were an increase from $8,970 USD reported last week. Criminal arrests, gang
related arrests, and pursuits showed increases while IA and OTM referrals, and absconds
showed a decrease this period. US-59N, US-281N, and US-77N/S were the locations of
significant narcotic and currency seizures. The use of tires to smuggle narcotics has
decreased greatly in the Coastal Bend Sector.
A review of the Falfurrias Checkpoint on US-281N indicated that between 8-14 SEPT 2011
there was 2,317.25 lbs of marijuana and no cocaine reported seized. This is an increase from
last week‟s total of 576.9 lbs of marijuana and 3.47 lbs of cocaine reported seized. One
seizure of 11.45 lbs of methamphetamine was reported this period. The Falfurrias Checkpoint
reported one commercial bus found concealing a total of 5.05 lbs of marijuana. Two tractor
trailers were found concealing a total of 2,074.1 lbs of marijuana.
A review of the Sarita Checkpoint on US-77N indicated 764.81 lbs of marijuana and 61.4 lbs
of cocaine reported seized. This was a decrease from last week‟s total of 2,133.8 lbs of
marijuana, but an increase from 4.7 lbs of cocaine reported seized. The Sarita Checkpoint
reported two tractor trailers found concealing a total of 547.8 lbs of marijuana and 12 lbs of
cocaine. No commercial buses were found to be concealing contraband at the Sarita
Checkpoint during this period.
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Statewide CorridorSeizures
THP [Oldham Co.] –• 22.65 lbs of marijuana – luggage; Riverside, CA to Cookeville, TN.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
THP [Chambers Co.] –• 10 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Houston,
TX to Zachary, LA.• 15 lbs of marijuana – in trash bag on
floorboard; Houston, TX to Jennings, LA.
• 48 lbs of marijuana – luggage; Houston, TX to Lafayette, LA.
THP [Crockett Co.] –• $14,580 USD – luggage; Los
Angeles, CA to San Antonio, TX.
THP [Carson Co.] –• 60 lbs of heroin – transmission;
Mexico to California.
THP [Harris Co.] –• 44 lbs of cocaine – bumper; Houston,
TX to an undisclosed destination.
THP [San Jacinto Co.] –• 960 Hydrocodone tablets –
console; Houston, TX to Bryan, TX.
THP [Hopkins Co.] –• 22 lbs of marijuana – rear
fender; San Antonio, TX to Little Rock, AR.
THP [Nacogdoches Co.] –• 20.35 lbs of marijuana and a user
amount of various other drugs –false compartment in bed of truck; Houston, TX to Alabama.
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7 SEP 2011: THP Katy conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Dodge
Durango, bearing MX registration. A verbal consent to search
was granted, and with the assistance of Katy PD K-9 and Waller
Co Constables Office, 76 lbs of marijuana was discovered
inside all the seat backs in the vehicle. The marijuana was
traveling from Mexico, to Houston, TX.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
One of the subjects was
wearing a necklace with
a Santa Muerte charm on
it. Santa Muerte is a
Patron Saint of Mexican
drug traffickers.
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13 SEP 2011: With the assistance of Baytown PD, THP Baytown
conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Dodge Stratus, bearing FL
registration. A consent to search revealed 44.1 lbs of cocaine concealed within the rear bumper of the vehicle. The cocaine was
traveling from Houston, TX, to an undisclosed destination.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
13 SEP 2011: THP Nacogdoches conducted a traffic stop on a
2004 Ford F-450, bearing OR registration. The truck had a
custom bed with compartments built into the sides. During the
interview, one of the three occupants admitted to possessing
marijuana and psilocybin mushrooms. A probable cause search
revealed 20.35 lbs of marijuana, as well as user amounts
of hashish, cocaine, meth, and mushrooms concealed in a false
compartment within the side compartments of the custom bed.
The narcotics were traveling from Houston, TX, to ALA.
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
14 SEP 2011: THP Texarkana conducted a traffic stop on a 2002
Ford Explorer, bearing TX registration. A consent to search
revealed 22.05 lbs of cocaine concealed in a false
compartment in the front, driver‟s side wheel well. The cocaine
was traveling from San Antonio, TX, to Little Rock, AR.
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Camera Array and Monitoring Software
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE * Monitored by BSOC, the JOICs, TXFC and the CBP-BICs
09/05/2011, 18:43
09/12/2011, 08:11 09/11/2011, 09:11
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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICOSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICO
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Significant Events in Mexico
During the administration of President Felipe Calderon, 174 public
officials and politicians have been murdered by organized crime.
According to a count made by Excelsior, a Mexican newspaper, the
victims range from candidates, mayors, elected mayors, state and
local legislators, retired generals who act as secretaries of local
public safety, state secretaries of public security and police chiefs,
among others. The largest proportion of those homicides refers to
police officers, with 83 cases. As for mayors, during this
administration there have been 32 homicides reported in 14 states,
with five occurring this year. A total of five elected office candidates
have been assassinated. Michoacán, with 21 victims, is the state
with the most murders.
CHIHUAHUA, CHIH.– On 13 SEP 2011, staff of the National
Defense Secretariat presented five detainees who were
involved in several clashes in the community of Mahuarichi,
Bocoyna. According to the statement made by the
Department of Defense, military units conducted a major
operation in the area that resulted in the capture of five
individuals following a confrontation with the military.
Information contained in their press release states the
detainees were directly involved with the shooting that was
reported in Uruachi last weekend. The army seized nine
rifles, a handgun,1,034 cartridges of various calibers, 56
magazines, five fragmentation grenades, six vehicles,
including one fully armored vehicle, eight two-way radios,
tactical gear and military uniforms.
Mexican soldiers
confront subjects
Weapons and
ammunition seized
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CHIHUAHUA, CHIH.– On 08 SEP 2011, Federal Police and soldiers
conducted a search of the Achilles Serdán CERESO (Prison) which is
located south of the city. They discovered an arsenal consisting three AK-
47s, two AR-15s, two UZIs, 16 pistols, and two revolvers. Also, 1,600 rds
of ammo in various calibers were seized. The Agents also discovered
seven kilos of marijuana, heroin and cocaine. Two cans containing the
contraband were found buried in one of two hidden basements located in
one of the inmate modules. During the operation, 18 guards were
arrested as suspects. The Attorney General announced the operation
also dismantled a gang of extortionists operating both inside and out of
the prison, as well as a band of kidnappers coordinating crimes with
street gangs from inside the Cd Juárez Municipal CERESO. Firearms seized inside
Achilles Serdán CERESO
Firearms, drugs, and ammunition seized inside Achilles Serdán CERESOClandestine “basement”
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUÁREZ – On 07 SEP 2011, a public transportation
dispatcher was shot and killed at a bus stop located near the
intersection of Puerto de Palos and Rivera del Lago streets in
colonia Riveras del Bravo. Eleven shell casings in 7.62x39 mm
and 9 mm were found at the scene.
CD. JUÁREZ – On 07 SEP 2011, three Cd. Juárez Municipal Police
Officers were shot and killed while driving on De las Torres Avenue.
The men were returning home after completing their shift in the
Cuauhtémoc District. The victims were in uniform, but unarmed at the
time of the attack. According to witnesses, the attackers fired fully
automatic AK-47s. Approximately 126 7.62x39 mm shell casings
were recovered at the scene.
CD. JUÁREZ – On 09 SEP 2011, a Cd. Juárez Municipal Police Officer,
assigned to the Cuauhtémoc Station, was shot and killed while driving
home from work. The attack occurred at the intersection of Pedro
Rosales de León Street and Tecnológico Avenue.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 SEP 2011, three guards from the Cd.
Juárez Municipal CERESO were shot and killed on their way to
work in an official vehicle on Camino Real Blvd. in colonia Los
Ojitos. The men were wearing tactical uniforms and fired their
weapons at the attackers. An abandoned SUV was located
approximately 100 m in front of the victim‟s car. Inside were
shell casings in .223 cal., 7.62x39 mm and 9 mm.
CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 SEP 2011, Daniel Marín Gómez was
dismissed from his post as the administrator the Aduana
Fronteriza (Mexican Customs) in Cd. Juárez. Four assistant
administrators from his sector are also under investigation for
smuggling and trafficking in firearms. The dismissal was
announced after seven trailers were seized in the city of
Guadalajara, Jalisco, for smuggling contraband, which included
firearms from the US. The trailers allegedly crossed through
precincts under the supervision of Daniel Marín Gómez, who
has held the position since 03 FEB 2009.
Daniel Marín Gómez, former administrator of
the Aduana Fronteriza (Mexican Customs)
in the Ciudad Juarez region.
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On 11 SEPT 2011, a gun battle occurred between the Guadalajara police and
a group of assassins, where two gunmen and a policeman were killed. It
allowed the authorities to confirm a new alliance between Los Zetas and the
Valencia cartel, aka Milenio Cartel. Guadalajara police found a narco banner
inside the vehicle that was carrying the gunmen, reaffirming the new alliance.
In the vehicle, authorities found two AK-47 rifles, two AR-15 rifles, three
pistols, and a grenade launcher. Authorities conducted a search in the area
of the clash leading to the arrest of Jesus Antonio García Olivares, a native
of Torreon, Coahuila, and Francisco Rodriguez Gallardo, a resident of
Zapopan. According to authorities, both admitted to working for the cartel of
the Valencia and earned 12,000 pesos a month for serving as lookouts and
assassins.
ANALYST NOTE: Formed in the 1990s, the Valencia Cartel, aka Milenio Cartel, is
a splinter group of VCF, aka the Juárez Cartel, under the leadership of Armando
Valencia Cornelio. The group‟s main area of operation is in the states of Michoacán
and Jalisco. In the early 2000‟s, the Valencia Cartel was a major distributor of
Columbian cocaine. Valencia Cornelio worked together with Columbian drug
kingpin Manuel Felipe Salazar-Espinosa, aka “Hoover,” in trafficking ton-quantities
of Columbian cocaine from Columbia through Mexico, into the US, ending up in
New York City on a weekly basis. They also laundered between $12-14 million
USD from narcotics sales per week between 2002-2005. Despite being a
formidable organization in the early 2000‟s, the Milenio Cartel was thought to have
been decimated after the 2009 arrest of its leader Oscar Orlando Nava Valencia,
aka „El Lobo,‟ and the 2010 capture of his brother, Juan Nava Valencia, aka „El
Tigre.‟
Los Zetas - Valencia Cartel Alliance
Armando
Valencia
Cornelio
Manuel Felipe
Salazar-
Espinosa
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Significant Events in Mexico (cont)
A US Justice Department report dated 13 SEPT 2011 stated that Mexico's powerful drug cartels have
become the US„s top suppliers of illegal narcotics. "Mexican-based TCOs (transnational criminal
organizations) dominate the supply, trafficking, and wholesale distribution of most illicit drugs in the US,"
the annual report on illegal drug threats says in part. Of the seven cartels doing business in the US -- the
Sinaloa, Los Zetas, Gulf, Vincente Carrillo Fuentes, Beltran-Leyva, La Familia Michoacán and
Tijuana -- only the Sinaloa has "its extensive distribution network (which) supplies drugs to all regions of
the US.” "It is one of the few TCOs that can obtain multi-ton quantities of cocaine from South America as
well as produce large quantities of heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine," the report stressed. Most
of the illegal drug shipments are across the US-Mexican border but there also has been an increase in the
number of alternative methods of transport used including boats and light aircraft, the report added. The
influence of the Mexican cartels will stay for the foreseeable future. "Major Mexican-based TCOs will
continue to dominate wholesale drug trafficking in the US for the foreseeable future and will further solidify
their positions through collaboration with US street gangs." Another alarming conclusion: the report found
young people's use of illegal drugs was again on the rise after some years of decline. "The abuse of
several major illicit drugs, including heroin, marijuana, and methamphetamine, appears to be increasing,
especially among the young," the report said.
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The findings include:
• 8,796 kilos of marijuana, 434 thousand packages
• Assault rifles 24 7.62 x 39 mm
• Three 308 mm cal rifles
• Two 223 mm cal rifles
• Five firearms cal 9 x 19 mm
• A 37 mm cal grenade launcher attachment
• 7.62x39 mm cal 344 Chargers
• 7 000 625 cartridges 7.62x39 mm cal
• 445 mm cal cartridges .308
• 17 Kenwood radio model Tk3212L
Mexican Military soldiers near Reynosa discovered in a
cave approximately 8,796 kilos (19,351 lbs) of marijuana
and 51 weapons, 25 radios, and a handful of license
plates, to include one TXLP.
Significant Events in Mexico (cont)
On 13 SEPT 2011, the bodies of a man and a woman, both had visible signs of
being savagely tortured prior to being killed, were found hanging from a bridge in
Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, along with threatening messages to people who report
drug violence on social networks. The messages lay near the two bodies, found
half naked, alluding to websites set up for people to report drug violence in the area,
police said. "This happens for denouncing us in the internet. Put on a dick .., I have
you cut short, attn. Z" Social network sites are used by Mexican citizens, who want
to keep the public informed about shootouts or other drug violence, such as Blog del
Narco. Many of these bloggers have become amateur journalists and thus fill the
void left by many media outlets, which have been silenced by threats or violence in
some areas. Mexico is one of the world's most dangerous countries for journalists
and reporters.
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Significant Events in Mexico (cont)
VERACRUZ - Officers of the Secretary of the Navy
of Mexico captured 13 members of the criminal
organization Los Zetas in the state of Veracruz.
One of the suspects was identified as Hector Tejeda
Vazquez, aka El Pitufo (The Smurf), who is under
investigation in the murder of a marine whose body,
was found in Playa de Vaca. SEMAR also secured
several guns, a grenade launcher, 25 grenades, 24
computers, 1,800 individual packs of marijuana,
1,000 of powder cocaine, and 2,000 of crack
cocaine. The 13 subjects admitted that they
belonged to Los Zetas and have participated in
numerous crimes.
Operations conducted to date in 2011 by soldiers assigned to the VI Regional Military Command
have resulted in the following successes:
• Arrested 498 individuals linked to organized crime activity
• Repelled 48 attacks
• Seized:
• 98,107 doses of illegal drugs seized (cocaine, marijuana, amphetamines)
• 429 weapons (331 rifles and 98 pistols)
• 59,331 rds of ammo
• 88 grenades
• $(MXN) 451,611 equivalent to $35,392 USD
The VI Military Region also reported that during this same time period, 2,467 anonymous phone
tips were called in which resulted in the rescue of 40 kidnapping victims.
SEDENA Reports Statistics Regarding Operations Conducted in Veracruz
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On 11 SEPT 2011, Mexican
Marines arrested Verónica Mireya
Moreno Carreón aka La Vero/La
Flaka, a Los Zetas Plaza Leader
in San Nicolas de los Garza,
Nuevo Leon, after stopping a
vehicle that had been reported as
stolen vehicle in the Sante Fe
Oriente neighborhood of San
Nicolas de los Garza. She
assumed the role following the
Significant Events in Mexico (cont)
AUG 2011 arrest of Raul Garcia Rodriguez, aka El Sureño, in
Monterrey. Moreno Carreon managed drug sales in San Nicolas
de Los Garza. Moreno Carreon was armed with a revolver and
driving a stolen vehicle, in addition to carrying six cell phones and
transporting a powder suspected of being cocaine and marijuana.
Jose de Jesus Molina, aka Chuy or Mr.Chip, suspected of
providing communications equipment to Los Zetas members, was
also arrested in the operation. Moreno Carreon was a San Pedro
Garza Garcia Police Officer starting in 2007. In 2008, she worked
at to the San Nicholas de la Garza Police Department. In APR
2009, Moreno Carreon suffered injuries during a confrontation
with kidnappers in San Nicholas de Los Garza and received
Community Service Award for her bravery.
Moreno Carreon injured during a
confrontation with kidnappers in San
Nicholas de Los Garza, Nuevo Leo,
in APR 2009.
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CHIHUAHUA – There is information that a new drug cartel has emerged in Chihuahua called Carrillo
Leyva. On 12 SEPT 2011, authorities discovered three narco-banners on several bridges south of the city
of Chihuahua, where criminals were invited to join the new cartel, and at the same time accused the
government of protecting a criminal boss. The listed narcobanners appeared on the bridges Avenida
Pacheco and J.J. Calvo; Avenida Fuentes Mares and Francisco Villa and Avenida 20 de Noviembre and
Lombardo Toledano.
One of the messages written on the banners read as follows:
"Why is the government so brazen in protecting Hugo Gutierrez Ensinas while he was in the hospital that
was shot and the boss of El Flaco Salgueiro and who you give a reward and why do you insist on opening
La Cerve so that the Los Picados Malandros knock out people inside. Atte Hermanos Carrillo Leyva."
The other two banners proposed to members of criminal groups to join the new cartel and at the same
time it provides evidence of corruption from local authorities. The narco-banners were immediately
removed by local police and the area was well guarded by law enforcement.
Significant Events in Mexico (cont)
On 12 SEPT 2011, the Attorney General's office (PGR) announced the capture of
Manuel "El Meme" Alquisires García, a chief financial operator of the Gulf Cartel.
Alquisires García was arrested on 10 SEPT in Tampico, a Gulf Cartel stronghold in
southern Tamaulipas, by members of SEMAR. Four vehicles, 9 handguns, three
rifles, one fragmentation grenade, 21 chargers, two silencers, 704 rds of ammo,
$73,000 pesos, $1000 USD, and communications equipment were seized during the
arrest. Alquisires García had been arrested on 4 JUL 1998 along with Osiel Cardenas
Guillen and Salvador "El Chava" Gómez Herrera en Matamoros, Tamaulipas. On 22
DEC 2002 he was rescued from the Santa Adelaida Center for Social Rehabilitation
prison in Matamoros during an attack by Zeta gunmen, when that organization was
the paramilitary wing of the Gulf Cartel, and has been a fugitive ever since.
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Significant Events in Mexico (cont)
MICHOACÁN - On 09 SEPT 2011, Los
Caballeros Templarios, aka Knights Templar
posted a narco-banner offering rewards of up to
$(MXN) 500,000 for information leading to the
location of select individuals now working in the
service of Los Zetas. The banner was posted on
the Palo Alto pedestrian bridge located on
Madero y Santiago Avenue of Zamora, Michoacán, and read as follows:
“This is an ultimatum to the population: here are the faces of degenerates, kidnappers, rapists,
and extortionists. They are now working with Los Zetas and are traitors to our country. Avoid
giving them any type of support or information. If you do, you are leaving your fate up to yourself.
Do us the favor and help us clean up our city so our people can live happy and be free from these
bad people that hurt us and don't allow us live in peace. We hope we have your support and
collaboration so we can get ahead with our families”.
Pictures and names of the men listed on this banner included:
• Antonio Mendez Vargas, aka El Tono
• Martin Rosales, aka El Borrego
• Rodolfo Paredes C., aka El Bofo
• Manuel Morales Estrella, aka Estrella
• Jose Maria Chavez Magana, aka El Pony
• Otoniel Mendoza, aka Montana
• Froylan Cano Guzman, aka Chimino
• Jesus Mora Esquivel, aka El Mora
NOTE: This is the third time in which Los Caballeros Templarios have posted banners offering rewards for
information regarding the individuals mentioned above. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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Significant Events in Mexico (cont)
Large Crystal Methamphetamine Seizure by Mexican Federal Police in Baja California
On 08 SEPT 2011, Mexican federal police
seized 78.4 kg (172.5 lbs) of crystal meth after
stopping a semi at the 22 km mark along the
Tijuana-Cabo San Lucas Federal Highway 1 in
Baja California. The drug seizure was made
after authorities noted alterations in the tires
of the vehicle. After dismantling them, police
discovered 12 packages of crystal meth.
Those individuals arrested in conjunction with
this seizure were identified as:
• Everardo Urquidez Padilla, 51
• Raúl Alejandro Vélez Figueroa, 31
• Erick Castro Meza
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UPDATES & ASSESSMENT
OPERATION BORDER STAR
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Absconds 30
Bailouts 13
Criminal Arrests 487
Fugitive Arrests 236
Gang-Related Criminal Arrests 128
Pursuits 15
Scouts/Decoys 1
Caltrops 1
Splashdowns 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 76
IAs/USBP 2,151
OTMs 655
OTM Countries
Brazil 7
China 9
Columbia 2
Costa Rica 3
Cuba 1
Dominican Republic 6
Ecuador 23
El Salvador 149
Ghana 2
Guatemala 155
Honduras 258
India 11
Kazakhstan 1
Nepal 2
Nicaragua 12
Pakistan 2
Peru 5
Philippines 1
Romania 3
Sri Lanka 2
Sudan 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 32,075.16 lbs
Cocaine 241.02 lbs
Heroin 0 lbs
Methamphetamine 20.51 lbs
Currency $959,918.00
WeaponsHandgun(s) 23
Long Gun(s) 81
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 58
Recovered 40
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 32,075.16 lbs this week, a decrease from
53,459.37 lbs last week. The largest single seizure occurred in the Coastal Bend
Sector where THP Brooks Co seized 6,060.0 lbs of marijuana concealed among
produce on shrink-wrapped pallets in a 2000 semi-trailer hauled by a 2000
Freightliner tractor truck traveling on US-281N from Edinburg, TX to Temple, TX. In
the Laredo Sector, USBP Laredo West Agents on the Galvan Ranch seized 2,431.6
lbs of marijuana concealed in a 1995 GMC 3500 HD Sierra pickup, cloned as a
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Hertz Repair Truck. Although the majority of seizures involving cloned vehicles have typically occurred in
the RGV Sector, there have been several such seizures in the Laredo Sector. These vehicles are either
legitimate decommissioned service vehicles or are cloned. In addition, the marijuana bundles in this
week‟s seizure are wrapped in clear plastic with colored tape around the middle, which has also been
predominately observed in the RGV Sector. The total estimated street value for reported marijuana
seizures during this reporting period is $17.8 million.
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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)
Cocaine seizures were 241.02 lbs this week, an increase from 162.06 lbs last week.
The largest single seizure occurred in the Del Rio Sector, where Zavala Co SO seized
101.4 lbs of cocaine concealed in packaged hollowed out Pergo flooring and two 5-
gallon buckets of flooring adhesive from a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban. During this
reporting period, there occurred two large cocaine seizures of approximately 50 lbs.
Heroin and methamphetamine seizures for this week‟s reporting period total 0 lbs and 20.51 lbs,
respectively. In the RGV Sector, CBP Officers from the Hidalgo POE seized 19.5 lbs of methamphetamine
concealed in the rear axle of a 2005 Honda Acura.
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Cocaine (lbs) Long-Term Trendline
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In the Laredo Sector, USBP Laredo North Agents at the IH-35 Checkpoint seized 50.9 lbs of cocaine in a
false compartment under the back seat of a Mercury Villager. In the RGV Sector, Kingsville USBP Agents
at the Sarita, TX Border Checkpoint seized 49.4 lbs of cocaine concealed within the sliding doors and rear
door of the van. The total estimated street value for reported cocaine seizures totaled $7.1 million.
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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)
Bulk currency seizures totaled $959,918 USD this week, an increase from $849,973 USD last week.
During this reporting period, there were two large currency seizures of over $300,000 USD. In the Laredo
Sector, CBP/OFO officers, USBP Agents and Laredo PD seized $309,000 USD concealed within the
undercarriage compartment over the exhaust shield from a 2001 Volkswagen Tiguan. In the RGV Sector,
THP Trooper seized $384,635 USD concealed in laundry detergent boxes in the cab area of a 2001
Chevrolet Impala traveling on FM-755 near Rio Grande City.
The street value of all contraband seized this week represents a loss to Mexican DTOs
and the criminal networks that support them of approximately $26.6 million.
Illegal alien apprehensions decreased from 2,502 last week to 2,151 this week. OTM apprehensions
decreased from 946 last week to 655 this week. There were five ASIC apprehensions: one from
Kazakhstan in the Marfa Sector, three (one from the Philippines and two from Pakistan) in the RGV
Sector, and one from Sudan in the El Paso Sector.
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WEAPON SEIZURESDuring this reporting period, the Del Rio Sector had a total of
85 assault weapons, 3,100+ rds of ammo, 1,542 magazines
(.223 cal & 7.62 x 39 mm) seized from four separate
incidences. Last week in the Coastal Bend Sector, Corpus
Christi PD and ATF Agents seized 98 assault rifles, parts, and
manufacturing materials for additional rifles from a
residence. The majority of the assault rifles seized were AK-
47s, a 7.62x39mm assault rifle first developed in the Soviet
Union in 1947 by Mikhail Kalashnikov. The AK has a simple
design that makes it easy to maintain and operate. It is
popular for its reliability, accuracy and price. In addition, the
ammunition for this rifle is very cheap and it is easy to find
magazines and other accessories. These qualities make the
AK-47 the weapon of choice for Mexican DTOs.
07 SEPT: 523 assault rifle
magazines and 15 assault rifles
seized by Maverick Co
08 SEPT: 25 AK-47 assault rifles,
32 magazines, and 121 rds of
ammo seized by Maverick Co
10 SEPT: 25 AK-47 assault rifles, 32
magazines, and 121 rds of ammo
seized by Maverick CoLast week: 98 AK-47s assault rifles, parts,
and manufacturing materials seized by
Corpus Christi PD and ATF
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Common Saints and Folk Heroes of Mexican Traffickers
SANTO NINO DE ATOCHASAN RAMON
Catholic: Patron Saint of Child BirthCriminals: Patron Saint of Silence
Catholic: Patron Saint of Prisoners and Travelers
Criminals: Patron Saint of Safe Travels
SAINT JUDE (SAN JUDAS)
Most popular Patron Saint seen during criminal apprehensions/seizures.
Catholic: Patron Saint of Lost Causes/Desperate Situations.
Criminals: Believe that Saint Jude helps them make it through difficult situations,
like drug trafficking.
Mexican folk hero. Compared to Robin
Hood, robbing from rich and giving to the poor.
SANTA MUERTEFolk Hero/Saint.
Whereas the Virgin Mary only
listens to the wealthy and well-off, it is believed by
many Mexicans that La Santa Muerte hears
prayers from the poor and criminal-minded.
JESUS MALVERDE
These widely recognized saints and/or Mexican folk heroes are worshiped and prayed to by criminal
elements, although not all people who worship them are criminals.
MANO PODEROSAMexican drug traffickers
carry this around to literally have God’s hand protecting
them from law enforcement.
JUAN SALDADOFolk Hero called the “Patron
Saint of Illegal Aliens”
TORIBIO ROMO
Patron Saint of Mexican migrants, border crossers.
Canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2000.
SAN SIMONEaka MAXIMON
Folk Saint. Guatemalan Saint of the Underworld.
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
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