Thread: Arrests, sezures, drug busts, etc. for 10/22/2012

Local News for U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Dulles CBP Seizes $11K in Unreported Currency From Two-Time Offender
10/22/2012 12:16 PM EDT
Sterling, Va. - Some people learn from experience. Others don't. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at Washington Dulles International Airport encountered the latter type of passenger after seizing $11,258 Thursday from a two-time currency reporting regulations violator. (more)

Dulles CBP Seizes Cocaine Concealed in Courier's Belts
10/22/2012 12:16 PM EDT
Sterling, Va. - After nearly a three-week break, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers recorded another cocaine seizure from parcels that a Guatemalan courier brought to Washington Dulles International Airport Thursday night.CBP officers discovered the cocaine concealed inside five large belt-like items. (more)

CBP Officers Intercept Marijuana Smuggling Attempt
10/22/2012 12:16 PM EDT
Douglas, Ariz. - A Douglas man was arrested October 17, for attempting to smuggle nearly $119,000 worth of marijuana through the Douglas port of entry. The 18-year-old was escorted to an inspection area after a narcotic detection canine alerted to his Chevrolet sedan. (more)

Meth Smuggler Stopped by CBP Officers
10/22/2012 12:16 PM EDT
San Luis, Ariz. - A 20-year-old male from Gadsden, Ariz., was taken into custody on October 17, for attempting to smuggle $344,000 worth of methamphetamine into the United States. Customs and Border Protection officers referred Gilberto Mejia for additional inspection of his Buick sedan. (more)

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LATEST D.E.A. NEWS

October 19, 2012 - Tampa, FL

Heads of Nationwide Drug Trafficking and Money Laundering Organization Sentenced to Federal Prison

October 19, 2012 - New Orleans, LA

Thirteen Members of the Hankton Organization Charged in Superseding RICO Indictment for Drug Trafficking and Murder

October 18, 2012 - Albuquerque, NM

Federal Investigation Dismantles Deming-Based Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization

October 18, 2012 - Fresno, CA

Bakersfield Marijuana Storefront Owner and Employee Indicted

October 17, 2012 - Baltimore, MD

Cocaine Dealer Exiled to over 10 Years in Prison

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A.T.F. Breaking News

October 18

• Chicago, IL – Chicago Man Sentenced For Crack Possession and Distribution
• Dallas, TX – Dallas Man Sentenced to Maximum Penalty of 10 Years in Federal Prison and Remanded into Custody for Illegally Possessing Firearm
• Kansas City, MO – Drug and Gun Dealers Sentenced
• Washington, DC – Three Sentenced on Cigarette Trafficking Charges
• Los Angeles, CA – Nine People Linked to Denver Lane Bloods Criminal Street Gang Indicted on Federal Charges of Distributing Crack Cocaine

October 17

• Los Angeles, CA – Nine People Linked to Denver Lane Bloods Criminal Street Gang Indicted on Federal Charges of Distributing Crack Cocaine
• Columbus, OH – Four Members Of LSP Street Gang Sentenced For Roles In Racketteering Conspiracy

ATF Online - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Nogales CBP Officers Seize Approximately $229,000 in Unreported Cash, Suspect Arrested
10/22/2012 05:33 PM EDT
Nogales, Ariz. - A 52-year-old male Mexican national was arrested Thursday for allegedly attempting to smuggle $229,838 in unreported U.S. currency into Mexico through the Dennis DeConcini Port. Officers conducting outbound inspections Thursday selected a vehicle driven by Roberto Federico-Martinez for a secondary inspection and found 21 packages of unreported currency hidden in the gas tank. (more)

CBP Officers at the Calexico Port Keep Heroin and Marijuana off our City Streets
10/22/2012 05:33 PM EDT
Calexico, Calif. - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Calexico port of entry discovered marijuana and heroin hidden in conveyances destined for the United States. The first incident occurred on Wednesday, October 17, at the Calexico cargo facility at approximately 3:00 p. (more)

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