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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATIONThis document was created by Texas Department of Public Safety’s Border Security Operations Center in conjunctionwith federal, state, and local Unified Command partners as part of ongoing border security efforts and should besafeguarded and protected in accordance with the requirements of the above classification. The above classificationincludes this document and any accompanying attachments and/or e-mails.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Key Events and Findings
• The largest single seizure occurred on IH-30 near Mt Pleasant where DPS Troopers seized
4,605 lbs of marijuana co-mingled within cilantro, jalapeño, and nopales from a 2003 Freightliner
Century Classic pulling a 1998 Waba Trailer with Florida plates.
• Since NOV 2010, the BOSA has reported on five incidences in the Laredo Sector, Coastal Bend
Sector, Marfa Sector, and Dallas of smugglers utilizing horse trailers to transport currency or
marijuana.
• USBP Agents at the Falfurrias Checkpoint seized 249.90 lbs of cocaine concealed in the sleeper
compartment and the battery box of a tractor-trailer also transporting a legal load of LG brand
televisions.
• During this reporting period, the Coastal Bend Sector reported three large currency seizures:
$127,905 USD, $450,065 USD, and $500,000 USD.
• In the Laredo Sector, a THP Trooper seized 15 AR-15, 22 AK-47 assault rifles and 74 magazines
inside several duffle bags from a blue Chevrolet Trailblazer traveling northbound on US-83.
• The body of Claudia Avila Yañez, a Mexican federal prosecutor kidnapped last week in the
northern Mexican state of Durango, was discovered in a marble workshop in Villa Juarez, a
community near the city of Lerdo.
• On 11 APR 2011, Municipal police in Mexicali, supported by the Mexican Army, recovered two
duffel bags full of grenades, guns, and bullet proof vests that had been tossed over the border
fence separating Mexicali from the US side of the border by two subjects.
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Randall Armstrong Donley
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Deaf SmithCollingsworth
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Lamb Floyd
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Lynn GarzaKent Stonewall
Jeff Davis
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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
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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. 05-21
Marfa Sector
p. 22-30
Del Rio Sector
p. 31-42
Laredo Sector
p. 43-57Rio Grande
Valley Sector
p. 58-72
Coastal Bend
Sector
p. 73-83
Statewide Corridor Seizures
p. 84-91
Overall Assessment
p. 101-106
Sig. Mexico Events
p. 92-100
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Operation BORDER STAR 6 – 12 APR 2011
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EL PASO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011
EL P
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UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Horizon City PD
Ysleta Del Sur Tribal PD
El Paso ISD PD
University of Texas El Paso PD
El Paso Community College PD
El Paso Office of Emergency
Management
Texas Tech University PD
Texas Comptroller of Public
Accounts
Texas Attorney General, El Paso
Union Pacific Railroad PD
Texas Alcohic Beverage
Commission
El Paso County Constables
USBP CBP – OFOICE West TX HIDTAEPICTMFDPS TPWDUS Army, Ft. Bliss CIDEl Paso CO SOHudspeth CO SODona Ana CO SO (NM)Grant CO SO (NM)Hidalgo CO SO (NM)Luna CO SO (NM)Otero CO SO (NM)Anthony PDEl Paso PD
Full Map/Table of Contents
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El Paso SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 0
Bailouts 0
Criminal Arrests 105
Fugitive Arrests 48
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 8
Pursuits 3
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 0
IAs/USBP 441
OTMs 9
OTM Countries
Argentina 1
Costa Rica 1
Columbia 1
Honduras 2
Grenada 2
Belgium 1
Poland 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 2,402.1 lbs
Cocaine 0.06 lbs
Heroin 0.0
Methamphetamine 18.08 lbs
Currency $6,000.00
OtherClonazapam (11 pills),
Lorazepam (160 pills),
Ecstasy (14 pills)
Weapons
Handgun(s) 1
Long Gun(s) 1
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 10
Recovered 25
Recovered from
Mexico23
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$0
$14,775
$1,422
$6,000
$0
$2,000
$4,000
$6,000
$8,000
$10,000
$12,000
$14,000
$16,000
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
Am
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of
US
Cu
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Se
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El Paso UC Currency Seizures
2,876.92
981.14
2,635.01
2,402.10
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
Po
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El Paso UC Marijuana Seizures
98.83
49.21 35.42
0.060.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
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El Paso UC Cocaine Seizures
351
248
322
441
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
400
450
500
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
Nu
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Ap
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El Paso UC Illegal Aliens
El Paso Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
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Gang activity
Crip Folk (1 associate) 6th Street (1 suspected)
19th Street Barrio Azteca
Seven gang-related incidents were reported during this period involving ten arrests of members
from five different gangs. The incidents involved: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Assault
Causing Bodily Injury / Family Violence, DWI, Assault Causing Serious Bodily Injury, Robbery,
Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle, and Criminal Attempted Murder.
One FOLK gang member, while committing a robbery, bit the victim’s thumb off (EPPD11-099036).
A search warrant was executed at a house where a Mossberg-12 gauge shotgun was found, along
with two gang members (one FOLK and one CRIP) (EPPD 11-091043).
Left: 19th street gang members
flashing their gang sign. Fingers
depict the numbers one and nine
(19). The El Paso Police
Department’s gang data base shows
approximately 170 confirmed
members.
Right: Tagging showing the alliance
of Folk Nation and Crips. The seven
and four represent the “G” and “D” for
Gangster Disciple. The Star of David
pays tribute to David “King David”
Barksdale (the leader of the Devil’s
Disciples, Southside Chicago gang in
the 60’s and 70’s). The El Paso PD
gang data base shows approximately
296 confirmed members.
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Gang activity (cont)
On 05 APR 2011, El Paso PD Officers, US Marshals, and TX DPS / CID Agents located a wanted
subject and made one arrest in the 10000 block of Forest Ridge. JOSE GUADALUPE CORDERO
was arrested for an outstanding warrant for Criminal Attempted Murder and was booked into the El
Paso Co Jail. CORDERO’s bond was set at $1,000,000 USD. CORDERO is confirmed as a
BARRIO AZTECA gang member through the El Paso PD gang data base.
Name: Cordero, Jose GuadalupeDOB: 11/11/1984
Cordero has a traditional
Barrio Azteca tattoo of
“EPT,” and the letter “C” in
calligraphy on his forearm.
When viewed upside down,
the numbers “2” and “1” are
observed, which represent
the letters “B” and “A.”
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Gang activity (cont)
JUVENILE BLUE CARDS AND SCHOOLS INVOLVED FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2011
SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL GANG # OF INCIDENTS
Ysleta ISD
Riverside High SchoolLos Ortiz Brothers 1
Time For Crime 1
Bel Air High School Blue Boys 2
Cesar Chavez AcademyBlue Boys 1
Doom Squad 1
Riverside Middle School Blue Boys 3 (1 associate)
Walter Clark Middle School Sureno 1
Information based on the number of “Blue Cards” turned into the El Paso PD Gang Unit and is current as of 07
APR 2011. Approximately, 50 gang blue cards were turned into the El Paso PD Gang Unit for the month of March.
Ten juvenile gang members from five different gangs were documented. The listed juveniles were attending three
high schools and two middle schools.
EL PASO PD GANG UNIT STATISTICS FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2011
JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH
Total Number of Active Gangs 228 228 228
Number of Gang Members 3,660 3,660 3,666
Number of Juveniles 206 199 185
Number of Females 286 286 286
Number of Males 3,168 3,175 3,190
GANG Call-Outs to Date 2011 4 5 5
GANG Call-Outs Cleared by Arrest 3 3 3
Number of GANG Arrests (YTD) 7 7 7
Number of Drive-Bys from Jan 1 to Date 0 0 0
Number of Cases received by Gang Unit to Date 71 157 157
***Note: Due to the “Senate Bill 8” law that was passed in September 1, 1999, a decrease willbe shown in the amount of Gang Members and Active Gangs as compared to last year.
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Gang activity (cont)EL PASO COUNTY SHOCAP DATA SHEET
SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL GANGS
El Paso ISD Delta Academy Sur 13, Segundo Barrio Kings, Hoova Crips, Valley Side Mobsters
El Paso High Sunset Territory, One Deuce Click
Burges High School Varrio San Juan
Irvin High Ruthless Gang
Austin High School Varrio Glenwood Street
Andress High School North Side
Bassett Middle Can’t Be Stopped
Henderson Middle School West Side Nation
Lafarelle Alternative Middle School Three Six Mafia
Canutillo ISD Canutillo High Barrio Los Compadres
Socorro ISD Options High School Mexican Crazy Killers
Keys Academy Thug Nation Soldier, Latin Kings
Americas High Vatos Gatos Locos
Ysleta ISD Parkland High Varrio North East
Cesar Chavez Academy Vatos Gatos Locos
Bel Air High Brothers For Life
Paso Del Norte Academy Sur 13
Riverside High School Valley Side Mob, Time For Crime
Hanks High Varrio Hacienda Heights, Vatos Gatos Locos
Ranchland Hills Middle School Brown City Gang
Tejas Academy Varrio North East
Fabens ISD Fabens High Barrio Fabens Locos
Clint ISD Mountain View High School True Nation Society
SHOCAP stands for Serious Habitual Offender Comprehensive Action Program. The El Paso County SHOCAP
Task Force entails officers from various law enforcement agencies and the El Paso County Attorney’s Office.
There are currently 41 juveniles in the SHOCAP program with 35 listed as gang members attending 23 public
schools. The following is a breakdown of the gang members enrolled in a public school and what gang they
belong to. (Current as of 07 APR 2011.)
***Information Courtesy of The El Paso County Juvenile Probation Department SHOCAP Unit.
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CBP-OFO Officers seized:
02 APR 2011 – Ysleta POE
389.07 lbs of Marijuana
1996 Commercial Bus
Concealed: Non-factory
compartment within
the cooling unit
Additional information
07 APR 2011 – Columbus, NM POE
490.53 lbs of Marijuana
2006 Chevrolet Trail Blazer
Concealed: Floor board
10 APR 2011 – Santa Teresa, NM POE
436.96 lbs of Marijuana
2000 Chevrolet Silverado
Concealed: Floor board
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Additional information (cont)
CBP-OFO Officers at the Yslelta POE seized:
02 APR 2011
226.90 lbs of marijuana
1996 Dodge Ram
Concealed: False wall
behind the seat
and side panel
02 APR 2011
59.66 lbs of Marijuana
1995 Plymouth Voyager
Concealed: Fuel Tank
06 APR 2011
67.29 lbs of Marijuana
1992 Chevrolet Silverado
Concealed: False compartment
behind the rear seat
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Additional information (cont)
CBP-OFO Officers at the Yslelta POE seized:
11 APR 2011
34.35 lbs of Marijuana
2007 Nissan Sentra
Concealed: Exhaust Tunnel
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Additional information (cont)
CBP-OFO Officers at the Paseo del Norte POE seized:
02 APR 2011
38.36 lbs of Marijuana
2002 Ford Focus
Concealed: Firewall
03 APR 2011
554.9 lbs of Marijuana
2003 Ford F-350 Super Duty
Concealed: External fuel
tank
04 APR 2011
90.83 lbs of Marijuana
2001 Dodge Ram
Concealed: Fuel Tank
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CBP-OFO Officers at the Paseo del Norte POE seized:
06 APR 2011
104.28 lbs of Marijuana
1994 Nissan Quest
Concealed: Driver’s side
panel
Additional information (cont)
06 APR 2011
66.8 lbs of Marijuana
1995 Ford Contour
Concealed: Floor
06 APR 2011
8.2 kilos (18.07 lbs) of
Methamphetamine
1999 Subaru Legacy
Concealed: Non-Factory
Compartment
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Additional information (cont)
CBP-OFO Officers at the Paseo del Norte POE seized:
08 APR 2011
96.86 lbs of Marijuana
1999 Chevrolet Malibu
Concealed: Firewall and
dash
CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of the Americas POE seized:
09 APR 2011
173.06 lbs of Marijuana
1989 Chevrolet Scottsdale
Concealed: Metal containers
in the fuel tank
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
04 APR 2011
7.32 kilos (16.32 lbs) of marijuana
2000 Honda Accord
Concealed: Center Console
CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of the Americas POE seized:
10 APR 2011
160 Ativan “Lorazepam” pills
1997 Chevrolet Astro Van
Concealed: Side panels
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
The El Paso Sector experienced a decrease in seizures of marijuana and cocaine, and a increase
in methamphetamine and currency seizures during this reporting period. There was a decrease in
stolen vehicles from 15 to 10 and an increase in recovered stolen vehicles from 15 to 25. Of the
total 2,402 lbs of marijuana seized, 252 lbs was seized at the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA), 273
lbs at the Ysleta POE, 358 lbs at the Paso Del Norte POE, 436 lbs at the Santa Teresa POE, and
1,017 lbs in the Lordsburg area. There were 15 reported marijuana seizures across the POEs, two
cocaine seizures at the BOTA and Ysleta POE, and 18.1 lbs of methamphetamine seized at the
Paso Del Norte Bridge during this reporting period.
Vehicle quarter panels, tires, and fuel tanks remain the predominate concealment locations in a
wide variety of vehicles. Approximately, 389 lbs of marijuana was discovered in a commercial bus,
making this the second reported incident involving a bus this year.
The El Paso PD reported 15 marijuana seizures totaling 1.05 lbs and six cocaine seizures totaling
0.04 lbs. The El Paso Co SO reported two marijuana seizures totaling 62.12 lbs and two cocaine
seizures totaling 0.02 lbs. The Anthony PD reported one cocaine seizure of 0.004 lbs.
For the week ending on 09 APR 11, the Border Auto Theft Information Center (BATIC) received
3,694 inquiries/callers requesting information on suspicious vehicles. The BATIC Specialists
responded affirmatively to 54 of these calls with stolen vehicle information being forwarded to these
officers. For the week, 23 vehicles were returned to the US from Mexico with a property value of
approximately $263,100 USD.
El Paso JOIC’s Sector Assessment
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El Paso JOIC’s Sector Assessment
City-wide index crime continues to show a decrease by
9% compared to the same time frame last year. There is
a noted 1,100% increase (11) in murders, a 68%
increase (26) in sexual assaults, a 5% decrease (6) in
robberies, a 3% decrease (80) in assaults, a 6%
decrease (30) in burglary, a 13% decrease (458) in
larceny, a 27% decrease (132) in vehicle theft, and a 4%
decrease (28) in vehicle burglary. **Provided by El Paso PD
Population of El Paso: 649,121 (2010 Census)
Population El Paso City and County 700,000
CITYWIDE (YTD THROUGH APRIL 9TH, 2011)Offense 2010 2011 % Change
Murder 1 12 1,100%
Sexual Assault 38 64 68%
Robbery 113 107 -5%
Assault 2,978 2,898 -3%
Burglary 492 462 -6%
Larceny 3,604 3,146 -13%
Vehicle Theft 496 364 -27%
*Burglary Vehicle 698 670 -4%
Total: 7,722 7,053 -9%
*** Crime Rate: 1,198 1,094 -9%
Murder, 1Sexual Aslt, 38
Robbery, 113
Aslt, 2,978
Burglary, 492
Larceny , 3,604
Veh Theft, 496
*Burg Vehicle , 698
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending 04/09/2010
Murder, 12
Sexual Aslt, 64
Robbery, 107
Aslt, 2,898
Burglary, 462
Larceny , 3,146
Veh Theft, 364
*Burg Vehicle , 670
Murder
Sexual Aslt
Robbery
Aslt
Burglary
Larceny
Veh Theft
*Burg Vehicle
City Wide for week ending 04/09/2011
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El Paso JOIC’s Sector Assessment (cont)
During this reporting period, 441 IAs were apprehended. IA apprehensions increased
by 119 from the previous week’s 322. The total reported IA apprehensions within the El
Paso Sector from 05 JAN through 12 APR 2011 is 3,574 with 206 being other than
Mexican (OTM).
From 1/05 – 1/11 (119 apprehensions)
From 1/12 – 1/18 (178 apprehensions)
From 1/19 – 1/25 (243 apprehensions)
From 1/26 – 2/01 (205 apprehensions)
From 2/02 – 2/09 (140 apprehensions)
From 2/10 – 2/15 (256 apprehensions)
From 2/16 – 2/22 (186 apprehensions)
From 2/23 – 3/01 (311 apprehensions)
From 3/02 – 3/08 (340 apprehensions)
From 3/09 – 3/16 (234 apprehensions)
From 3/16 – 3/22 (351 apprehensions)
From 3/23 – 3/29 (248 apprehensions)
From 3/30 – 4/05 (322 apprehensions)
From 4/06 – 4/12 (441 apprehensions)
Leading IA OTMs Jan 5 to date:
Guatemala 60
Honduras 30
El Salvador 24
India 19
BRAZI, 7
CAMBO, 1
GUATE, 19
ITALY, 2
HONDO, 8
INDIA, 5
NICAR, 1
ELSAL, 5
ARGEN, 2
ECUAD, 7
HONDUR, 1
BANGL, 1
GERMA, 1
PREU, 2
POLAND, 1
PAKIS, 0
COLOM, 1
GRENA, 2
POLAN, 1
ARGEN, 1
BELGI, 1
COSTA, 1
1,596
BRAZICAMBOGUATEITALYHONDOINDIANICARELSALARGENECUADHONDURBANGLGERMAPREUPOLANDPAKISCOLOMGRENAPOLANARGENBELGICOSTA
Apprehensions between Mar 9 - Apr 13
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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
MARFA UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011
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 0
Bailouts 0
Criminal Arrests 71
Fugitive Arrests 4
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 0
Pursuits 0
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 6
IAs/USBP 56
OTMs 3
OTM CountriesPhilippines 1
Unlisted 2
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 1505.96 lbs
Cocaine 0 lbs
Heroin 0.016 lbs
Methamphetamine 0.002 lbs
Currency $4,427.00
Other
Oxycodone 41 pills,
Suboxane 4 tabs,
Xanex 21.5 pills,
Mushrooms 0.01 lbs,
Promethazine 7.42 lbs,
Hashish 0.35 lbs
Weapons
Handgun(s) 3
Long Gun(s) 0
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 0
Recovered 0
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Marfa Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$173,662
$406,035
$2,340$4,427
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
$400,000
$450,000
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
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Marfa UC Currency Seizures
646.87
1,130.89
3,100.19
1,505.96
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
Po
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of
Mar
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Marfa UC Marijuana Seizures
160.44
0.00 0.02 0.000.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
140.00
160.00
180.00
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
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Co
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Marfa UC Cocaine Seizures
94 95
74
56
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
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Marfa UC Illegal Aliens
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Additional information Cont.
Marfa USBP Agents in Presidio Co seized 1,209.2 lbs of marijuana in a false
compartment in the floor of a horse trailer. Two USCs were arrested. One horse
and six calves were being transported in the trailer and were seized by USBP. The
marijuana, vehicle, trailer, and subjects were referred to the DEA for federal
prosecution. The horse and calves were turned over to the USDA for disposition.
While flying in Terrell Co, DPS Air 119 assisted USBP Agents tracking two groups of suspects north
of US-90, east of Sanderson, TX. The Aircrew searched ahead of the Agents tracking the suspects
and identified three suspects hiding in the brush. The Agents apprehended the three subjects.
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Additional information Cont.
Sierra Blanca USBP Agents in Hudspeth Co seized 57.82 lbs of marijuana and
apprehended one USC in a black 2005 Mazda MPV. The Mazda was on a car hauler
trailer. The marijuana, vehicle, and subjects were referred to Hudspeth Co SO for
prosecution.
Hidden compartment with narcotics. Hydraulic device for lifting compartment.
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Additional information Cont.
Presidio Co SO seized 204.5 lbs of marijuana and apprehended four IAs
approximately 10 miles east of Valentine, TX. Three subjects were referred to CBP-
DHI for federal prosecution and one subject was referred to USBP for removal.
• In Hudspeth Co seized 4.03 lbs of marijuana and $4,427 USD. Two USCs were
apprehended in a beige 2001 Dodge Durango. The marijuana, currency, vehicle,
and subjects were referred to the Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution. (Sierra
Blanca)
• In Hudspeth Co seized 16.22 lbs of marijuana and 7.42 lbs of Promethazine, and
apprehended one USC in a red 1999 Kenworth truck tractor. The narcotics, vehicle,
and subject were referred to the Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution. (Sierra
Blanca)
USBP Agents:
• In Presidio Co seized two B1 Visas, one white 1998 Volvo commercial truck, one
white 1982 Ford Commercial truck, and two Mexican Nationals attempting to cross
from the US into Mexico near Redford, TX. The subjects were processed for
removal. (Presidio)
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Dry conditions in numerous counties in the Marfa Sector have contributed to the development of massive
wildfires in many of the counties. Several fires formed independently throughout the Big Bend area and
have created emergency conditions as homes, animals (livestock), and brush have been destroyed. Over
20 homes were destroyed in Jeff Davis Co. No human casualties have been reported.
Smoke and fire documented
by the Blue-servo cameras in
the Marfa area.
Wildfire 2011
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Marfa Unified Command Sector Assessment
Marijuana seizures are down compared to last week. A total of 1,505.96 lbs of marijuana was
seized by the Unified Command in the Marfa Sector this week. The largest seizure of 1,209.2 lbs
seized by USBP Agents in Presidio Co. The second largest seizure was 204.5 lbs of marijuana
seized by Presidio Co SO. A total of 7.42 lbs of Promethazine w/codeine was seized by USBP at
the IH-10 Checkpoint in Hudspeth Co which is up from last week’s 2.5 lbs. A total of $4,427 USD
was seized by Sierra Blanca USBP Agents at the IH-10 Checkpoint. ATF seized a total of three
handguns this week. IA apprehensions were down across the area with 56 apprehended this week.
Texas Wildfire Information resource:
http://texashelp.tamu.edu/004-
natural/fires.php
Current wildfire conditions have forced a
concentration of local, state, and Federal
law enforcement officers into combating the
current threat by closing highways and
providing assistance to firefighters; This has
been primarily in Jeff Davis Co. The
numbers of law enforcement officers sent to
the wildfire areas may have impacted the
total effectiveness of border law
enforcement over the last four days of this
reporting period.
Updates to this map can be found:
http://txforestservice.tamu.edu/main/popup.aspx?id
=1991
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V A L V E R D E
U V A L D E
R E A L
M A V E R I C K
K I N N E Y
D I M M I T
E D W A R D S
Z A V A L A
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DEL RIO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011
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
Full Map/Table of Contents
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Del Rio SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 56
Bailouts 14
Criminal Arrests 20
Fugitive Arrests 13
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 0
Pursuits 4
Scouts/Decoys 2
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 19
IAs/USBP 459
OTMs 90
OTM Countries
El Salvador 16
Guatemala 29
Honduras 42
Peru 1
Canada 1
France 1
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 3,739.88 lbs
Cocaine 38.07 lbs
Heroin 0 lbs
Methamphetamine 0 lbs
Currency $13,490.00
Other 2,200 MX Pesos
Weapons
Handgun(s) 0
Long Gun(s) 0
Ammunition 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 0
Recovered 3
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Del Rio Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$17,000
$44,639
$0
$13,490
$0
$5,000
$10,000
$15,000
$20,000
$25,000
$30,000
$35,000
$40,000
$45,000
$50,000
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595.52814.40
2,151.70
3,739.88
0.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
4,000.00
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51.02
15.66
0.00
38.07
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
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405
505
461
459
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
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Southbound operations
Maverick Co SO Deputies working Outbound at Eagle Pass POE #2 assisted CBP-
OFO Officers while they checked a brown 1993 Chevrolet Silverado and interviewed
the passenger. The male driver and female passenger claimed to be husband and
wife. The male subject declared that he was carrying approximately $6,000 USD.
Officers discovered he had a total of $6,930 USD on his person. Both were escorted
to secondary inspection to verify the currency. The female admitted that she and
the male subject were not husband and wife, and that he had given her money to
carry. The Officers found $6,560 in her boot. The currency found on both subjects
totaled $13,490 USD. A record check revealed three prior incidents in which the
male was penalized for Failure to Declare Currency or Monetary Instruments in
excess of $10,000 USD. Federal prosecution was accepted on the male subject,
the currency was seized by CBP-OFO, and the female subject was released.
Gang activity
USBP Agents on US-83 and FM-133 were informed that a concerned citizen
reported seeing a white Chevrolet Beretta pick up IAs. The Agents observed a
vehicle that met the exact description pass their location with numerous individuals
in the vehicle and initiated a vehicle stop in order to perform an immigration
inspection of the occupants. The driver was identified as a USC and stated he was
a MEXICAN MAFIA gang member. All passengers admitted to being in the US
illegally. All occupants of the vehicle were taken into custody. A records check on
the occupants revealed extensive criminal histories. The vehicle was seized.
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A Kinney Co SO Deputy performed a traffic stop on a white 2010 Dodge Challenger on
US-277 south of Del Rio. The female driver stated that she worked for the US Marshals
Service in Laredo. However, she could not produce credentials, and was not traveling
with a service weapon. A search of the car revealed tan BDU-style pants and a tan BDU-
style shirt with a patch of the contracting company that staffs the Val Verde Co
Gang activity (cont)
A USBP Agent observed a silver 2000 Isuzu Trooper stop on the side of FM-1025 and then get back on
the road heading west. The Agent performed a stop to see why the driver had pulled over. The Agent
checked the space on the wheel wells so that if the vehicle returned with anything in it he would be better
able to gauge the difference. Approximately 20 minutes later the Trooper turned east onto FM-1025 from
US-83. The Agent could only see a driver, but he noticed that there was a much smaller distance between
the tire and the wheel well. The Agent followed and stopped the vehicle. As the Agent approached, the
driver began to accelerate again, heading east. The vehicle traveled approximately 1/10th of a mile and
again pulled over. One passenger in the front bailed out and absconded. A second subject attempted to
abscond, but was apprehended. The driver is a USC and is suspected of being a member of the LOS
ZETAS gang. The driver admitted he scouted several roads a few weeks prior to transporting this load.
The driver is being prosecuted for Alien Smuggling and the IAs are being processed. The vehicle was
seized.
Detention facility. A records check revealed the driver does not work for the USMS and is no longer
employed with the detention facility contracting company. Further, the subject has been implicated in
Illegal Transportation/Exportation of Firearms through the Del Rio POE. She is associated with Del Rio car
clubs such as STREET BEAT and STREET KINGS. She confirmed membership but refused to provide
names of other members. The subject was cited for speeding and driving without a license.
ANALYST NOTE: Just as it is known that some motorcycle clubs are associated with criminal organizations,
some car clubs have also been associated with organized crime. The BANDIDOS Outlaw Motorcycle Gang
(OMG) and the HELLS ANGELS OMG both have support car clubs, in addition to other support motorcycle clubs.
Official OMG motorcycle support clubs are known do the “dirty work” for the major OMGs.
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Additional information
Marijuana in 216 bundles,
totaling 433.5 lbs
USBP Agents patrolling in Quemado, TX, observed a Nissan Pathfinder traveling north on US-277
pull into a rest area, make a u-turn then head north on FM-1664. The vehicle made numerous
turns around the area. The Agent stopped the vehicle. The Agent approached the driver and could
see in plain view six sacks in the backseat and cargo area of the vehicle. The sacks revealed 216
bundles of marijuana with a total weight of 433.5 lbs. The subject, contraband and the vehicle
were turned over to DEA.
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Additional information (cont)
• Encountered six individuals as they emerged from the brush on a trail in El Indio,
TX. Five of the individuals were wearing camouflage clothing and carrying military
style duffel bags. When the Agent identified himself, four of the subjects carrying
bags dropped them and absconded back toward the Rio Grande. The one individual
who was walking with them also absconded. One IA subject was apprehended by
the Agent. A search of the area by Agents and CBP-Air had negative results. The
five duffel bags contained 322.98 lbs of marijuana. DEA took custody of the subject
and the marijuana.
• With K-9s, were following a group of suspected IAs who were on foot on a local
ranch near US-277 in Kinney Co. Agents responded to sensor hits, and approached
and attempted to apprehend seven subjects. All the subjects absconded,
abandoning six large bundles. The bundles were wrapped in white onion sacks that
had been fashioned into backpacks. The bundles were transported to the
Brackettville USBP Station, and tested positive for marijuana, totaling 469.16 lbs.
The marijuana was turned over to the DEA.
• USBP Agents patrolling the downriver area of a local ranch near US-277, south of
Del Rio, received a call regarding a white Chevrolet Blazer possibly being loaded
with marijuana. Kinney Co SO Deputies pursued the vehicle onto the ranch
property, where the driver bailed out. Agents and Deputies found multiple bundles
in the vehicle, and searched the area for the driver. One subject was found and
arrested. The subject and bundles were transported to the Del Rio USBP Station,
where the bundles tested positive for marijuana, totaling 450 lbs. The vehicle was
seized, and the subject and marijuana were turned over to the Kinney Co SO.
USBP Agents:
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Additional information (cont)
A Kinney Co SO Deputy on patrol on US-277 observed a laptop computer, an open
book, and a red cloth flag sitting on the shoulder of the highway. The items were not
present when the Deputy passed the location approximately 55 minutes before. The
group of items appeared to serve as a marker. The Deputy also observed foot sign from
nine individuals crossing the fence line of an adjacent ranch; some of the tracks led
toward Mexico. The Deputy advised USBP, who then took over the scene.
USBP Agents were following foot sign on a local ranch near the
Maverick/Webb Co borders when they observed currency on the trail.
The currency totaled 2,200 Mexican pesos. The Agents continued
following the foot sign and encountered a group of five IAs. The IAs
stated that the currency did not belong to them, so it was seized as
abandoned. The five IAs were processed for removal and the
Maverick Co SO took custody of the currency.
USBP Agents observed a blue 2004 Chevrolet Silverado stop briefly on Cemetery Rd in
Quemado, TX, and observed several subjects load green military style duffel bags into
the cab of the truck. The Agents performed a stop on the vehicle and transported the
subject and vehicle to the Border Patrol Station. The duffel bags contained 328 lbs of
marijuana. The DEA took custody of the subject, vehicle, and contraband.
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Additional information (cont)
Packages hidden in quarter panelsPackages hidden
under back seat
Package hidden in head rest
CBP-OFO Officers referred a Ford Escort to secondary inspection as a result of a
K-9 alert at Eagle Pass POE #2. Upon inspection of the backseat, Officers
discovered several packages. Further inspection revealed additional packages in
the rear quarter panels, and the front and backseat backrests. Fifty packages of
marijuana were extracted, weighing a total of 104.85 lbs. HSI/ICE took custody of
the subject, vehicle, and contraband.
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Additional information (cont)
Roof compartment for
transporting cocaine
14.02 lbs of cocaine
CBP-OFO Officers working the Eagle Pass POE Bridge #2 referred a white 2009 Dodge Nitro to
secondary inspection. The subject claimed she was taking her children to school. A K-9 alerted to
the roof area. The vehicle was taken to x-ray, where anomalies were visible within the roof frame.
Six packages were removed from the roof frame for a total of 14.02 lbs of cocaine. The packages
were wrapped in several layers of cellophane wrap, carbon paper, and heat sealed packing. Each
package had a long loose piece of clear tape meant to assist in removing the packages from the
compartment. The subject and two co-conspirators were turned over to HSI/ICE for federal
prosecution. No further information available.Pull-tape used to facilitate
easy removal
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Additional information (cont)
Cocaine hidden in rear
quarter panel
A 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt was targeted by a CBP-OFO Officer conducting inspection at the Eagle
Pass POE #2. Positive buster readings along the rear quarter panel on the vehicle were noted. An
inspection and removal of inside panel revealed ten packages of cocaine with a total weight of
24.05 lbs. The narcotics were found concealed in the rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The
vehicle has multiple crossings with two referrals and the subject has eight crossings with four
referrals. HSI/ICE took custody of the subject, vehicle and contraband.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
The majority of pursuits, failure to yield incidents, bailouts, and stolen
vehicles continue to be recovered in the southeast end of the sector;
narcotics seizures, for the most part, are along the river. Last
reporting period, there were nine recovered stolen vehicles as
compared to three this reporting period. There were ten bailouts this
reporting period, and nine last period. It is likely that current
operations recovering stolen vehicles by law enforcement (the Strike
Team and SOUTHERN EXPOSURE Operations) during part of this
reporting period impacted the number of stolen vehicles.
Total marijuana seized increased from 2,151 lbs last reporting period
to 3,739.88 lbs this period. Cocaine and currency seizures were also
up this reporting period.
Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector Assessment Del Rio Sector Marijuana Seizures:
06 APR – 13 APR 2011
IAs that are involved in bailouts are possibly utilized as mules to pay for guides and transportation – the
IAs backpack the contraband from the river, leave it at a previously designated point, then are picked up
by a human smuggler (possibly in a stolen vehicle). Further indications are that the contraband is then
retrieved by a second vehicle (not stolen). (See example below reference the IAs.)
LOCATION: Ranch on FM-186, Carrizo Springs, Dimmit Co
A USBP Agent followed seven individuals SW of Carrizo Springs. After following the
their trail northbound through Carrizo Creek for approximately two hours the Agent
spotted a suspicious subject. While he was approaching the subject, he ran away
from the Agent. As the Agent approached the last known location of the subject, the
Agent observed six additional subjects who also absconded into the brush. A search
of the area revealed six duffel bags which contained 268 lbs of marijuana. An
extensive search of the area utilizing K-9s, ATVs, and CBP Air OPS was negative.
The DEA took custody of the contraband.
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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
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LAREDO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011
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
Full Map/Table of Contents
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Laredo SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 49
Bailouts 10
Criminal Arrests 14
Fugitive Arrests 1
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 0
Pursuits 8
Scouts/Decoys 3
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 65
IAs/USBP 965
OTMs 146
OTM Countries
Bangladesh 1
Brazil 3
Dominican Republic 1
Ecuador 6
El Salvador 23
Guatemala 56
Honduras 49
India 4
Lebanon 1
Nicaragua 2
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 5,001.34 lbs
Cocaine 41.53 lbs
Heroin 31.75 lbs
Methamphetamine 0 lbs
Currency $243,693.00
Other ---
SOUTHBOUND
Weapons
Handgun(s) 0
Long Gun(s) 37
Magazine(s) 74
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 5
Recovered 5
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Laredo Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$0
$67,937
$2,777
$243,693
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
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Laredo UC Currency Seizures
1,111.43
4,203.57
4,568.595,001.34
0.00
1,000.00
2,000.00
3,000.00
4,000.00
5,000.00
6,000.00
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0.02
192.46
13.51
41.53
0.00
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
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Laredo UC Cocaine Seizures
953
1,035
949
965
900
920
940
960
980
1,000
1,020
1,040
1,060
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Additional information
On 07 APR 2011,
CBP/OFO Officers seized
2.43 lbs of cocaine
at the Gateway to the Americas
Bridge in Laredo, TX. Two female
subjects had the cocaine
concealed under wigs and were
traveling in a Mexican Taxi. The
subjects were arrested and turned
over to HIS.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
• On 06 APR 2011, working at the Gateway to the Americas Bridge (POE 1) seized
31.75 lbs of heroin concealed within the intake manifold of a 2003 Ford F-150 Lightning
pickup. The male driver was arrested.
Additional information
• On 09 APR 2011, working at the World Trade Bridge seized 1,899.04 lbs of marijuana
concealed within a shipment of speedometers from a tractor-trailer.
• On 08 APR 2011, working with USBP Agents, seized $191,700 USD from a 1998 red
CBP/OFO Officers:
Jeep Grand Cherokee at the Lincoln
Juarez Bridge. The currency was
concealed with the quarter panels of
the vehicle. The driver was arrested
and the vehicle was seized.
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• On 07 APR 2011, responded to an electronic surveillance device when they
observed two vehicles exiting the Nicholson Ranch in tandem. The Agents
stopped the two vehicles. In the first vehicle, a 2001 grey GMC 2500, Agents
discovered 76 bundles of marijuana weighing 554.7 lbs in the back seat and
tool box. The second vehicle, a white 2003 GMC pickup, was identified as a
scout vehicle. DEA took custody of the two male subjects, the marijuana, and
the two vehicles. (Freer)
Additional information
USBP Agents:
Driver of load vehicle
Driver of scout vehicle.
• On 07 APR 2011, working near the Fulbright Property, off SH-16 observed a
2003 gray Chevrolet Silverado come to a stop and five subjects bailed out. The
agents apprehended three subjects; however, two subjects absconded into the
brush. Agents located four backpacks containing 37 bundles of marijuana
from inside the vehicle weighing 233.6 lbs. Subjects, vehicle, and
contraband turned over to DEA. (Hebbronville)
Passengers
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• On 07 APR 2011, working on Mines Road
spotted a 2001 blue Chevrolet Impala being
loaded by several subjects. As agents
approached, all subjects absconded into the
brush. Agents seized 363.7 lbs of marijuana
from the vehicle. The vehicle and contraband
was turned over to DEA. (Laredo West)
• On 07 APR 2011, seized 34.7 lbs of abandoned marijuana from a 1998 Chevrolet
van after a bailout on FM-1017. The vehicle was turned over to Jim Hogg Co SO,
and the contraband was turned over to DEA. (Hebbronville)
• On 07 APR 2011, working at the IH-35 Checkpoint
encountered a white 2001 Freightliner Century Class which
was referred to secondary inspection after a K-9 alert. Agents
discovered 39.1 lbs of cocaine concealed within the natural
void behind the interior roof speakers of the trailer cab. The
vehicle, contraband, and male driver turned over to DEA.
(Laredo North)
USBP Agents:
Additional information
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• On 07 APR 2011, working IH-35 southbound operations, initiated a traffic stop on a
maroon BMW X5 SUV occupied by two male subjects. The Deputies discovered a large
amount of US currency in their luggage. The vehicle was taken to the Lincoln-Juarez
Bridge for further inspection. An x-ray of the vehicle revealed the spare tire was loaded
with more US currency. The total amount of currency seized was $41,893 USD. Both
subjects were arrested. The currency and vehicle were seized.
Additional information
• On 07 APR 2011, received a call of a blue 2003 Jeep Cherokee observed loading
possible bundles of marijuana. The Deputies located the vehicle abandoned at a
convenience store by Killam and Mines Road. A Webb Co K-9 Unit was dispatched to the
scene and K-9 alerted to the vehicle. The search of the vehicle revealed 6 bundles of
marijuana weighing 396.4 lbs. No subjects were apprehended and vehicle was seized.
The vehicle was reported stolen out of San Antonio.
• On 08 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a blue 2002 Ford Mustang on SH-359 near
Laredo, TX. The driver admitted to being in the US illegally. The subject was turned over
to USBP Agents. The vehicle was seized.
• On 08 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a 2002 Dodge Intrepid on SL-20 and Jacaman
Rd in Laredo, TX. The driver and two passengers admitted to being in the US illegally. All
three subjects were turned over to USBP Agents and vehicle was seized.
Webb Co Deputies:
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Additional information (cont)On 09 APR 2011, a THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a blue Chevrolet Trailblazer traveling
northbound on US-83 MM 730. The weapons originated Pharr, TX, and destined for Laredo or Del Rio,
TX. A search of the vehicle revealed 15 AR-15, 22 AK-47 assault rifles and 74 magazines inside several
duffle bags. The driver was arrested and the seized weapons were turned over to ATF.
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Duval Co Deputies:
• On 09 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a white 1999 Ford Explorer traveling on
CR-210, 12 miles south of San Diego, TX. After a brief pursuit, 12 subjects bailed
out and absconded into the brush. The vehicle was seized.
• On 11 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a blue 2001 Ford F-150, traveling on FM-
3196, one mile north of Benavides, TX. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle was driven
through a fence and into the brush. The driver bailed out and absconded. The
vehicle was reported stolen out of Alamo Heights, TX. The vehicle was
impounded. No apprehensions were made.
• On 06 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a blue 1991 Chevrolet pickup, traveling
on SH-359, near San Diego, TX. The vehicle was driven through three fence
lines, resulting in a bailout. All subjects absconded into the brush. The vehicle was
impounded and has not yet been reported stolen.
• On 06 APR 2011, conducted a traffic stop on a white 1994 Chevrolet pickup, two
miles from Benavides, TX, on SH-359. The vehicle refused to stop and short pursuit
ensued until vehicle broke though a fence line and 14 subjects bailed out
absconding into nearby brush. The vehicle was impounded.
Additional information (cont)
• On 08 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a tan 1999 Chevrolet Suburban traveling
on FM-2295, two miles east of Benavides, TX. Six subjects bailed out and
absconded into the brush. A search of the vehicle revealed 295 lbs of abandoned
marijuana. No apprehensions were made. The vehicle was seized.
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• On 12 APR 2011, working the Mines Road area in
Laredo observed several subjects loading bundles into a
red minivan, with AL registration, driven by a male
subject. The Agents approached the vehicle and the
driver veered off the road into the John Deere Ranch.
The driver bailed out and absconded. The agents seized
409.2 lbs of abandoned marijuana. The marijuana
was turned over to the DEA. The vehicle was seized.
• On 12 APR 2011, initiated a traffic stop on a grey 1990 Buick Le Sabre, traveling on
Mines Road in Laredo. After a brief pursuit, agents stopped the vehicle in the 2600
block of Juarez St, Laredo, TX. Agents located six bundles of marijuana,
weighing 441 lbs, inside the vehicle. The driver, vehicle and contraband were
turned over to DEA.
Andy Gomez
USBP Agents (Laredo North):
Additional information (cont)
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Additional information
• On 09 APR 2011, conducted a traffic stop on IH-35S MM 18. Consent to search was
granted by the occupant. The Trooper discovered a bundle of currency totaling
$10,100 USD concealed within the dashboard. Driver was arrested and vehicle was
seized.
On 09 APR 2011, Jim Hogg Co Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a grey Buick Enclave
traveling on SH-359, one mile west of Hebbronville, TX. Ten subjects bailed out of the
vehicle and absconded into the brush. The Deputy apprehended one subject who
was turned over to USBP. The vehicle was a rental (Hertz) from Dallas.
• On 07 APR 2011, observed a Nissan Titan pickup
pulling a semi-trailer loaded with 11 Hondas ATVs. The
Trooper approached the owner. During the
conversation, the Trooper observed discrepancies in
the driver's story and lack of documentation for
exportation. A VIN check revealed one Honda ATV to
be stolen of South Carolina. The ATV was seized.
A THP Trooper:
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Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment
The Laredo Unified Command had a slight increase in marijuana seized for this reporting period.
Significant increases in cocaine, heroin and currency seizures were noted this week.
Alien apprehensions and OTMs remained about the same, with slight increases in Guatemalans
(from 50 to 56) and Hondurans (from 43 to 49). Referrals to USBP by Unified Command members
decreased from 84 to 65. Pursuits, bailouts and absconds also increased.
The significant seizures this period were: 1,899.04 lbs of marijuana seized by CBP/OFO at the
World Trade Bridge. CBP/OFO Officers also seized 31.75 lbs of heroin at the Gateway to Americas
Bridge (POE 1). USBP Laredo North Agents seized 39.1 lbs of cocaine at the IH 35 Checkpoint.
CBP/OFO seized $191,700.00 at the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge. DPS/THP Trooper had a weapons
seizure consisting of a total of 37 long arms and 74 magazines (no ammo reported).
Stolen vehicles reported and recovered decreased with stolen vehicles dropping from 11 to five and
recoveries dropped from eight down to five.
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In a joint operation, the Texas Department of Public Safety (Ranger Recon Team, SWAT, AVN, CID, THP, and BSOC),
USBP, ICE, CBP, Texas Parks and Wildlife Division, Texas Military Forces, and other local law enforcement agencies,
targeted rural areas being exploited by drug traffickers and alien smugglers in the Zapata Co and Webb Co area. The
Laredo JOIC provided coordination efforts prior to, during and after the mission.
OPERATION COMMANCHE MOONJoint Border Mission
On 11 APR 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents working on FM 1017
observed three vehicles, traveling northbound on FM 1017, near
Hebbronville, TX. These vehicles were involved in previous alien/narcotic
loads. As the agents attempted to get a closer look at the vehicles, two of
the three were already driving southbound on FM 1017. Agents, assisted
by DPS Aviation, searched the area where a possible drop off occurred
and located 6 large bundles of marijuana about 30 yards into the brush.
The total weight of the marijuana was 374 lbs. The marijuana was
turned over to DEA. Three male subjects were apprehended in this case.
The subjects stated that they had crossed the Rio Grande in
Rio Grande City and were going to Houston.
Military ACU
Tattoos of subject wearing ACU
ANALYST NOTE: One of the apprehended
subjects was wearing a tetragrammaton pendant
(see pictures). This type of pendant was also found
on a dead member of Los Zetas Cartel after a
shootout with the Mexican military on 25 MAR 2011
in Nuevo Laredo. It is unknown at this time the
significance of the pendant, other than the religious
definition.
Tetragrammaton is the ancient Israelite name for
God. It is believed to represent the “YHWH” in
Hebrew letters. YHWH is the unpronounceable
Hebrew word for GOD. Zeta pendant
Same
pendant on
Zeta member
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OPERATION COMMANCHE MOONJoint Border Mission
USBP Agents requested air support for a group of IAs near Cotulla, TX. Texas Military Forces Aircrew located one subject in
the brush and deployed DPS SWAT members from the helicopter. The Agents and SWAT members apprehended 17 IAs
in total.
CUMULATIVE OPERATION TOTALS
Marijuana seized/recovered 717 lbs
Subjects arrested 3
Illegal Aliens apprehended 93 (10 Other than Mexican)
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K E N E D Y
S T A R R
H I D A L G OW I L L A C Y
C A M E R O N
B R O O K S
RIO GRANDE VALLEY UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011
UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS
Raymondville PDRio Grande City PDRoma PD San Benito PD San Juan PDWeslaco PDUniv of Texas-Pan American (UTPA) PD
USBPCBP – OFOICE USCG Starr CO HIDTADPSTPWD TMFCameron CO SOHidalgo CO SOKenedy CO SOStarr CO SOWillacy CO SOBrownsville PD Harlingen PD Hidalgo PD
La Grulla PD La Joya PDMercedes PDMission PD Palmview PDPenitas PD Pharr PDPort Isabel PD
Full Map/Table of Contents
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Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 2
Bailouts 4
Criminal Arrests 52
Fugitive Arrests 0
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 39
Pursuits 10
Scouts/Decoys 0
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 47
IAs/USBP 1,097
OTMs 500
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 19,751.67 lbs
Cocaine 381.02 lbs
Heroin 0 lbs
Methamphetamine 0 lbs
Currency $214,582.00
Other --
Weapons
Handgun(s) 1
Long Gun(s) 0
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 0
Recovered 1
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$263,273
$9,394
$105,279
$214,582
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
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Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
RGV UC Currency Seizures
23,547.54
26,188.98
20,655.6819,751.67
0.00
5,000.00
10,000.00
15,000.00
20,000.00
25,000.00
30,000.00
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lbs
of
Mar
ijuan
a Se
ize
d
RGV UC Marijuana Seizures
124.91
46.56
8.90
381.02
0.00
50.00
100.00
150.00
200.00
250.00
300.00
350.00
400.00
450.00
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lbs
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
RGV UC Cocaine Seizures
1,088
1,122
1,091
1,097
1,070
1,080
1,090
1,100
1,110
1,120
1,130
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
Nu
mb
er
of
IAs
Ap
pre
he
nd
ed
RGV UC Illegal Aliens
Rio Grande Valley Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
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Vallucos Sureno 13 Bloods
Mexican Mafia Latin Kings Partido Revolucionario Mexicanos
Loco Trece South Side Bandito Texas Syndicate
Tango Blaster Norteño 14
Gang activity
The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 39 gang member arrests this reporting period.
These arrests were made by 11 different agencies in the RGV sector. The gang members were
arrested for offenses such as, parole violation, theft of property, driving while intoxicated,
possession of marijuana, assault causing bodily injury, evading arrest detention w/ vehicle,
possession of controlled substance, public intoxication, resisting arrest, harassment, burglary of
vehicle, burglary of habitation, assault, criminal trespass, graffiti, reckless driving, failure to register
as sex offender and burglary of building. The arrestees have gang affiliation with:
Hidalgo Co SO states a 25-year-old Edinburg man died in a drug and gang-related murder.
Deputies were called out to Iowa Road in reference to a body that was found inside a burned out
vehicle. Deputies state that the body was identified through partial fingerprints and the vehicles
registration number. Autopsy results revealed he had been shot four times in the face and twice in
the chest. "Even though the victim was not a documented gang member, his association with the
LOCO TRECE GANG contributed to his murder.” The Hidalgo Co Sheriff stated that investigators
have developed strong leads in the case.
Vic
tim
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Additional information
• From the Hidalgo POE inspected an outbound 2004 Honda sedan being driven by a
male USC. During a secondary inspection, Officers discovered $211,090 USD
concealed inside the vehicle’s driver side rear door. The vehicle was seized.
• From the Brownsville Gateway Bridge inspected an inbound 1988 Chevrolet Caprice
with Mexico license plates being driven by a male Mexican citizen. Inspection of the
vehicle revealed 38.9 lbs of marijuana concealed in the quarter panels of the
vehicle. The subject was arrested and vehicle seized.
CBP Officers:
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Additional information (cont)
CBP Officers from the Hidalgo POE inspected an inbound 1995 Ford Explorer with Mexico license
plates driven by a male Mexican citizen. The inspection revealed 105.29 lbs of marijuana
concealed inside the four tires of the vehicle. The vehicle was seized.
Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 249.9 lbs of cocaine at the US-281 checkpoint with a street value
of $7,968,000 USD being transported in a tractor trailer. The trailer contained a legal load of LG
brand televisions. The cocaine was concealed in the sleeper compartment of the truck and the
battery box. DEA took custody of two subjects, conveyance and narcotics.
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Additional information (cont)
CBP Officers from the Hidalgo POE inspected an inbound 2003 Volkswagen Minivan with Mexico
license plates being driven by a male Mexican citizen. The inspection revealed 25.17 lbs of
cocaine concealed inside the dash area of the vehicle. The driver was arrested and vehicle was
seized.
TPWD Wardens patrolling the Rio Grande responded to assist USBP Agents
who witnessed a raft make a landing on the US side with two subjects on board.
Wardens landed and searched the area where they found the raft and oars. A
further search of the area resulted in the discovery of a large supply of food and
drinking water. Approximately eight gallons of water, several liters of soda and a
large bag of food was found hidden in the brush.
Cameron Co SIU Investigators received information of a suspicious wooden
crate that had been dropped off at a commercial freight company. Investigators
at the freight company conducted a free air search with a K-9 which alerted to
the crate. Upon opening the crate, investigators discovered 362 lbs of
marijuana.
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Additional information (cont)
Pharr PD K-9 Officer conducted a routine traffic stop on a tractor trailer with a defective license
plate light. The Officer detected the odor of marijuana emitting from the trailer as he made his way
to the front of the truck. The driver stated he was hauling a load of onions to North Carolina. The
Officer requested and obtained written consent to search the trailer. The K-9 conducted a free-air
search of the trailer and alerted toward the right front of the trailer. The Officer entered the trailer
and observed several square bundles, totaling 1,442 lbs of marijuana, wrapped in gray duct tape
lined along the side of the walls of the trailer. The driver was arrested and charged with Possession
of Marijuana. The truck and trailer were transported to the Hidalgo POE and the bundles offloaded,
then transported to Pharr PD.
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Additional information (cont)
• Conducted a traffic stop on US-83. The Officer then made contact with the 44-
year-old female driver and her 11-year-old daughter. The Officer also observed
several bundles in the backseat of the vehicle. The driver was arrested and the girl
turned over to relatives. A total of 519 lbs of marijuana was found in the vehicle.
• Arrested a 54-year-old male subject on assault and drug charges, after he
allegedly held three illegal immigrants for ransom and attacked his own daughter.
Investigators said the subject saw three illegal immigrants walking on the street
and invited them into his apartment. He then had his daughter go and buy calling
cards for the immigrants. He told the immigrants they would have to call their
families and tell them they would need ransom money. The daughter was beaten
after she pleaded for their release. The immigrants fled the apartment but were
chased by the subject wielding a gun and baseball bat. When Officers arrested
the subject, they discovered a small amount of marijuana on the subject. The
immigrants were also detained and turned over to USBP.
La Joya PD Officer:
• Observed a 2002 Pontiac Grand Am speeding eastbound at the 400 block of US-83.
The Officer conducted a traffic stop on vehicle. The vehicle stopped and waited for
the Officer to approach and then fled south on Buena Vista Rd. The vehicle
then came to a stop and driver
and passenger absconded. A
search of the vehicle revealed
376.2 lbs of marijuana wrapped
in 15 bundles. The vehicle was
seized.
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Additional information (cont)
• Investigated a sensor hit in the Magic Valley area, down river from Old Pepe’s
Restaurant. The Aircrew arrived on scene and began searching a large wooded
area with the FLIR camera. The Aircrew located a group of eight subjects hiding in
thick brush and guided ground Agents to the group. All eight suspects were
apprehended by USBP ground Agents.
• Searched for a group of suspects that fled from ground agents just south of a
neighborhood in La Joya, north of Military Hwy. The Aircrew searched the area with
the FLIR camera and a total of three suspects were apprehended by ground Agents.
USBP, assisted by DPS Air 108, :
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Additional information (cont)
Mission PD responded to a residence in reference to a Home Invasion that had just
occurred. Upon arrival, Officers met with the victim who stated that several subjects knocked
on the front door; she partially opened the front door and noticed three subjects standing on the
front porch. One subject told her that their vehicle had broken down and wanted to borrow her
phone to call for help. When the victim turned around to get her cell phone, the subjects forced
themselves inside. One subject punched the victim on the head, causing her to fall down. One of the
subjects pulled the victim by her hair and dragged her to her bedroom, where all the subjects tied her on
her bed with the bed sheets. The suspects then began to ransack her bedroom and told her that they
knew who she was and where she worked. The suspects further told the victim that they had been
following her around for a while and that they knew that she had a sister who was staying with her. The
victim stated that the suspects stole a 42” Samsung Plasma television, a Sprint Evo cell phone, $100 in
US currency, and stole her maroon in color 2008 GMC Yukon, bearing Texas license plates.
USBP, assisted by DPS Air 108, searched for subjects south of Donna, near the Rio Grande suspected of
carrying bundles of narcotics. The Aircrew arrived and searched the area and the suspects begin to flee
on foot. Several USBP Agents engaged in foot pursuits with suspects running west and south from the
area. The Aircrew used the FLIR to locate suspects hiding in a canal and guided ground Agents to their
location. A total of nine suspects were apprehended and 8 bundles of marijuana were recovered.
The Aircrew located additional two suspects on the Mexican side with a raft in the brush believed to be
part of the smuggling operation.
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Additional information (cont)
• Conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Pontiac G6 near Alto Bonito in Starr Co. As the Trooper
approached the passenger side window, the driver sped off. After a short pursuit, the driver
crashed the vehicle and fled on foot. An extensive search of the area was conducted but the
driver was not found. Troopers discovered 221 lbs of marijuana in 10 bundles in the rear
seat and trunk area of the vehicle.
• Conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Ford Explorer SportTrac near La Gloria in Starr Co. The
Trooper observed signs of criminal activity. A search of the vehicle was conducted. Trooper
discovered 11.46 lbs of cocaine wrapped in 17 bundles concealed within a false battery.
• Attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2004 Ford Taurus near Sullivan City in Hidalgo Co
for a seatbelt violation. The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle came
to a stop and subject was taken into custody. The Trooper conducted a search of the vehicle
and noticed a strong odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle. The Trooper discovered
205.9 lbs of marijuana wrapped in 9 bundles on the front and rear floor and trunk of the
vehicle. The driver was arrested.
THP Trooper :
ANALYST NOTE: Last week’s BOSA highlighted the use of batteries to conceal
cocaine and methamphetamine, this incident is the 8th reported incident since DEC
2009. Six of the eight incidents were reported in the Laredo Sector, one in the Del
Rio Sector, and, now, one in the RGV sector. This is the 5th incident of the eight in
which the battery compartment contained cocaine.
Religious
Figures
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional information (cont)
• Attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 1998 Chevrolet S10 pickup near Sullivan City
in Hidalgo Co for driving on improved shoulder. The driver refused to stop and pursuit
ensued eastbound on US-83 and then southbound on Benavides Rd. The vehicle
approached a dead end, driver bailed out and fled on foot. The Trooper conducted a
search of the vehicle and found 114 lbs of marijuana wrapped in five bundles in the
back seat of the vehicle.
• Attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2002 Nissan Altima near Sullivan City in Starr Co
for speeding. The driver refused to stop and pursuit ensued. The vehicle came to a stop,
the driver bailed out and fled on foot. Troopers conducted an extensive search of the area
and the driver was apprehended. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 490 lbs
of marijuana wrapped in several bundles on the rear floor boards and trunk of the
vehicle.
• Conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix near Rio Grande City in Starr Co
for expired license plates. The Trooper made contact with driver and noticed a strong
odor of fresh marijuana emitting from the bed of the truck. A consent to search was
requested and granted. Trooper located 20 lbs of marijuana concealed inside an ice
chest.
• Conducted a traffic stop on a 1998 Ford pickup near Mercedes in Hidalgo Co for following
too close. The Trooper observed indicators of criminal activity. A consent to search was
requested and granted. Trooper located 43 lbs of marijuana wrapped in 16 sealed
bundles of inside the gas tank of the vehicle.
THP Trooper :
ANALYST NOTE: Two prior concealments in the walls of ice chests have been noted within the past five weeks.
Both instances involved marijuana concealed in the ice chest walls: 29 lbs in the Coastal Bend Sector and 67.6 lbs
at the Hebbronville USBP Checkpoint (Laredo Sector).
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• Conducted a traffic stop on a 2001 Ford F150 near Alto Bonito in Starr Co for expired
registration. The Trooper conducted a search of the vehicle and found 383 lbs of
marijuana in several bundles on the passenger and back seats. Driver was arrested.
THP Trooper :
Additional information (cont)
• Conducted a traffic stop on a 1996 Chevrolet Cheyenne near La Gloria, TX, in Starr Co
on FM-755 for speeding. The Trooper conducted a search of the vehicle and found 89 lbs
of marijuana in 10 bundles contained within the spare tire. The origin of the marijuana
was Rio Grande City, TX, and the destination was Houston, TX. The driver, from
Livingston, TX, was arrested.
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CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the seizure of over 19,000 lbs of
marijuana. This is a 2% decrease from last week. Cocaine seizures increased from last week to a
combined agency total of 381.02 lbs. The USBP, CBP/OFO, DPS Aviation, Pharr PD, DPS-THP
and CID, Starr Co SO, Hidalgo Co SO, Cameron Co SO, Mission PD, Pharr PD, La Joya PD, and
TPWD contributed to the marijuana seizures.
Illegal Alien apprehensions were slightly higher for the reporting period from 1091 to 1097 this
week. The OTM count is down from last week by 5% for a total of 500.
The RGV JOIC Ranger Lt and Border Liaison Officer gave a presentation at the RGV Law
Enforcement Chief’s Association meeting in Weslaco, TX. Discussions included JOIC operations,
grant funding opportunities, as well as the benefits of receiving JOIC bulletins and intelligence
messaging.
The Mexican Military continued to engage DTOs in the streets of Reynosa, Matamoros, San
Fernando, and Miguel Aleman. These missions were in search of high-value cartel targets.
Several gun battles occurred as a result of military action. A large cache of weapons and currency
was seized just south of the border from Rio Grande City, TX. Another gravesite near San
Fernando was uncovered by Mexican authorities this past week with the body count reaching more
than 120. Additional sites are being searched as investigators pursue leads regarding missing
person reports. In AUG 2010, 72 bodies were found in graves near the same location.
RGV JOIC Sector Assessment
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K L E B E R G
N U E C E S
J I MW
E L LS
S A N P A T R I C I O
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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COASTAL BEND UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR6 – 12 APR 2011
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
Full Map/Table of Contents
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Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:
Absconds 50
Bailouts 9
Criminal Arrests 275
Fugitive Arrests 173
Gang Related Criminal Arrests 4
Pursuits 12
Scouts/Decoys 1
Illegal Alien Apprehensions
IAs/Referrals 55
IAs/USBP 55
OTMs 5
Countries
Honduras 2
El Salvador 1
India 2
Contraband Seizures
Marijuana 93.91 lbs
Cocaine 0.04 lbs
Heroin 0.01 lbs
Methamphetamine 0.08 lbs
Currency $1,121,845.00
Other Clonazepam (6)
Weapons
Handgun(s) 1
Long Gun(s) 1
Explosive(s) 0
Vehicles Stolen / Recovered
Stolen 3
Recovered 11
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Coastal Bend Sector
The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:
$51,330 $66,542$32,759
$1,121,845
$0
$200,000
$400,000
$600,000
$800,000
$1,000,000
$1,200,000
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Am
ou
nt
of
US
Cu
rre
ncy
Se
ize
d
Coastal Bend UC Currency Seizures
278.47
3,505.72
2,373.00
93.910.00
500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
2,000.00
2,500.00
3,000.00
3,500.00
4,000.00
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
Po
un
ds
of
Mar
ijuan
a Se
ize
d
Coastal Bend UC Marijuana Seizures
7.33
0.23
18.82
0.040.00
2.00
4.00
6.00
8.00
10.00
12.00
14.00
16.00
18.00
20.00
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
Po
un
ds
of
Co
cain
e S
eiz
ed
Coastal Bend UC Cocaine Seizures
44
23
80
55
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
25-Mar-11 1-Apr-11 8-Apr-11 15-Apr-11
Nu
mb
er
of
IAs
Ap
pre
he
nd
ed
Coastal Bend UC Illegal Aliens
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Gang Activity
La Santisima Muerte
Kingsville PD stopped a TEXAS SYNDICATE member in a vehicle that had the fuel
cell sending unit removed and replaced. Indications are that the vehicle had been
used for narcotic/currency transportation in the past.
DPS – CID (Corpus Christi), assisted by Nueces Co SO, Nueces Co
Constables and Driscoll PD, arrested Corpus Christi’s most wanted gang
member. The male suspect is the leader of the ACE OF SPADES street
gang that is associated with the MEXICAN MAFIA. The suspect was
attempting to flee to Hidalgo Co to avoid apprehension.
Jacob Cibrian
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Gang Activity (cont)
Additional Information
Robstown PD conducted a controlled purchase from a
residence that resulted in an execution of a search
warrant. The search yielded black tar heroin packaged
for delivery. Two arrests were made.
THP Wharton Co, assisted by El Campo PD, seized $42,800 USD, concealed inside the luggage of
a 2007 Dodge pickup that was traveling from Houston to Roma, TX, on US-59S. A small amount of
cocaine and six Clonazepam pills were also located in the back seat of the vehicle.
Jim Wells Co SO assisted by the Texas Rangers made two arrests for
murder involving two confirmed MEXICAN MAFIA hitmen. The murder
was in retaliation for missing cocaine in 2007. The case is still under
investigation with more arrests possible.
CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE
Additional Information (cont)
Portland PD seized
$500,000 USD concealed
inside a cardboard box
located inside a motor home
traveling south on US-181,
across the bay from Corpus
Christi.
Refugio Co SO seized $127,905 USD concealed inside a duffel bag that was located in the trunk of
a 2000 Nissan Sentra that was traveling from Sugarland to Edinburg, TX, on US-77S.
San Antonio
Corpus Christi
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Additional Information (cont)
Suspects tattoo reads
“Muero por mi barrio” or “die
for my barrio”
THP San Patricio Co seized $450,065 USD concealed inside a false floor
in the bottom of the trunk of a 2004 Jaguar XT3 that was traveling from
Houston to Mission, TX, on US-77S. The suspect had 39 border crossings
in the past 18 months using 10 different vehicles. The suspect also had
crossed from Mexico the day of his arrest.
False compartment fabricated to
contain currency.
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Additional Information (cont)
Modified bench seat fabricated to conceal bundled marijuana.
THP Jim Wells Co seized 28 lbs of marijuana concealed inside the bench seat of a 1997
Chevrolet pickup traveling from Rio Grande City to San Antonio, TX, on US-281N.
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Additional Information
False compartment behind rear seat containing bundled marijuana
THP Victoria Co assisted by Victoria Co SO seized
60 lbs of marijuana concealed inside a hidden
compartment behind the rear seat of a 1998 Chevy LS
that was traveling from Mission to Houston, TX, on US-
77N.
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Additional Information
Calhoun Co SO initiated a pursuit on SH-35N
involving a Ford pickup and a Chevrolet
pickup. The Chevrolet pickup ran off the road
into a field where 12 IAs absconded and one
IA was detained. The Ford pickup continued
and was stopped by Matagorda Co SO
resulting in 13 IAs detained, two of whom
were from India. A Chevrolet Malibu also
attempted to distract deputies by erratic
maneuvering and passing Deputy vehicles at
high rates of speed during the chase.
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Coastal Bend JOIC’s Sector Assessment
Marijuana seizures decreased significantly in the Coastal Bend Sector over the last reporting period
from 2,373.8 lbs to 93.91 lbs. Cocaine seizures also decreased from 18.82 lbs to 0.04 lbs. Five US
currency seizures totaling $1,121,845 USD were reported in the Coastal Bend Sector, which was a
significant increase from last week’s $32,759 USD.
IA referrals and absconds decreased but are still higher than past reporting periods. Stolen vehicles
recovered increased as did bailouts, pursuits, scout vehicles and gang arrests. US-281N and
US-77N remain the main corridors for narcotic seizures. US-59S, US-77S, and US-181S were
locations of large currency seizures. Law enforcement agencies in the Coastal Bend Sector have
seized currency totals in excess of one million USD on two occasions since the beginning of the
year. The other significant seizure occurred during the reporting period ending 11 MAR with
$1,532,690 USD.
A review of the Falfurrias Checkpoint reports revealed that between 7 – 13 APR 2011, there were
731.85 lbs of marijuana and 249.9 lbs cocaine seized at the Falfurrias Checkpoint (US-281N). One
truck/tractor and trailer was seized attempting to conceal a large cocaine load in the sleeper area of
the truck/tractor and a second truck/tractor with trailer attempting to conceal a large marijuana load
was also seized. One commercial bus was used to conceal a small load of marijuana. USBP at the
Falfurrias Checkpoint also seized a small load of marijuana concealed in a package on a Fed Ex
truck. Marijuana seizures at the Falfurrias Checkpoint were down from 7,446.85 to 731.85 lbs this
week.
A review of the Sarita Checkpoint on US-77N indicated 945.3 lbs of marijuana and 6 lbs of cocaine
reported as seized. One commercial bus was used to conceal a small load of marijuana and one
truck/tractor and trailer was located concealing a load of marijuana. A significant marijuana load
was seized that was concealed inside two hot water heaters located in the back of a Ford F-250.
Marijuana seizures at the Sarita Checkpoint were down from 2,858.4 to 945.3 lbs this week.
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THP [Carson Co.] –• 16 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Los Angeles, CA, to Norman, OK.• 4 lbs of marijuana – trunk; California to Georgia.
THP [Ellis Co.] –• 80 lbs of cocaine – luggage; Laredo, TX to Dallas, TX.
THP [McLennan Co.] –• 9 grams of PCP, 2 grams of cocaine, 2 grams of marijuana & $6,370 USD –luggage; Dallas, TX to Austin, TX.
CID & THP [Harris Co.] –• 848.1 lbs of marijuana – false, portable fuel tank; Brownsville, TX to Greenwood, MS.• 14.7 grams of cocaine & 23.6 grams of crack cocaine –underneath floorboard carpet; Houston, TX.
THP [Atascosa Co.] –• 28 lbs of marijuana – rocker panel; Edcouch, TX to Austin, TX.
THP [Fayette Co.] –• 90 lbs of marijuana – false floor in cargo area; McAllen, TX to Houston, TX.
THP [Gregg Co.] –• $14,100 USD – body carry cloth; Prichard, AL to Dallas, TX.
THS [Titus Co.] –• 4,605 lbs of marijuana – co-mingled with produce; Brownsville, TX to Chicago, IL.
StatewideCorridorSeizures
THS [Smith Co.] –• 153 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Phoenix, AZ to Tampa, FL.• $24,000USD – passenger’s purse; New Orleans, LA to Garland, TX.
THP [Chambers Co.] –• 250 grams of cocaine – under the back seat; Houston, TX to Beaumont, TX.• 2 grams of methamphetamine & $4,000 USD – seats; Louisiana to Katy, TX.• 13 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Houston, TX to Port Arthur, TX (per teletype).
CID [Tarrant Co.] –• 44.7 grams of methamphetamine & 18.2 grams of marijuana –residence; Haltom City, TX.
THP [Williamson Co.] –• 6.6 lbs of heroin – dashboard; McAllen, TX to Dallas, TX.
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10 APR 2011: THP Mt. Pleasant conducted a traffic stop on
a 2003 Freightliner Century Classic, pulling a 1998 Waba
Trailer (both with FL plates), and arrested one suspect. A
consent to search revealed 184 bundles of
marijuana totaling 4,605 lbs co-mingled within a
load of produce. The vehicle originated in Brownsville, TX,
and was destined for Chicago, IL.
cilantrojalapenos
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5 APR 2011: DPS-CID, with the assistance of DEA , investigated a drug trafficking
organization that was transporting large amounts of methamphetamine from Beasley,
TX to Houston. While conducting surveillance, Agents observed a suspected load
vehicle, and with the coordinated efforts of Fort Bend SO and Rosenberg PD, a
traffic stop was conducted. A consent to search resulted in the seizure of 14 lbs of
methamphetamine located in a suitcase in the trunk of the vehicle. As suspected,
the vehicle was traveling from Beasley to Houston.
13 APR 2011: THP Jourdanton, with the assistance of DPS-CID, conducted a traffic stop on a
2006 Chevrolet Malibu and arrested two suspects. A consent to search revealed 6.6 lbs of
heroin concealed in a natural void behind the glove box and dashboard. The vehicle was
traveling from McAllen, TX, to Dallas, TX.
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7 APR 2011: THP Tyler, with the assistance of DPS-CID and Smith Co Pct #5 CO, conducted a
traffic stop on a rented 2010 Chevrolet Impala and arrested one suspect. A consent to search
was denied and the K-9 Unit was brought to the scene. Following a positive free air alert, a
probable cause search revealed seven bundles of marijuana, totaling 153 lbs, hidden in luggage
in the trunk. The vehicle was traveling from Phoenix, AZ, to Tampa, FL.
13 APR 2011: THP Jourdanton conducted a traffic stop
on a 2003 Hyundai EST and arrested one suspect. A
consent to search revealed 22 bundles of marijuana,
totaling 28 lbs, located inside the rocker panels of the
vehicle. The vehicle was traveling
from Edouch, TX, to Austin, TX.
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6 APR 2011: THP Baytown, with the
assistance of Chambers Co SO and
DPS-CID, conducted a traffic stop
on a 2002 Chevrolet Van and
arrested three suspects. A consent
to search revealed 11 kilograms of
cocaine concealed in a hidden
compartment in the front roof area of
the vehicle. The vehicle was
traveling from Houston, TX,
to Lansing, MI.
8 APR 2011: THP Waxahachie, with the assistance
of DPS-CID, conducted a traffic stop on two
vehicles traveling tandem (a 2002 Chevrolet SUV
and a 2006 Ford Pickup, both with TX plates). A
consent to search revealed 37 kilograms of
cocaine within luggage in the transporting vehicle.
The Troopers were able to identify items
connecting all four occupants in both vehicles to
the contraband, and all four
were taken into custody.
The vehicles originated in
Laredo, TX, and were
destined for Dallas, TX.
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6 APR 2011: DPS-CID Houston and members of HIDTA Major Drug Squad, received information from
ICE-Brownsville in reference to a suspicious wooden crate being shipped through Houston. The
package was located at the freight line warehouse and the K-9 Unit alerted to the crate. With the
assistance of Houston PD, Harris Co SO, Montgomery Co SO, Houston Fire Department and DEA, a
probable cause search of the crate revealed a fraudulent steel, portable fuel tank. Inside was 63 bundles
of marijuana totaling 848.1 lbs. No arrests have been made, however the investigation will continue.
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12 APR 2011: THP Schulenburg, with the assistance of Fayette Co
SO, conducted a traffic stop on a 1997 Jeep Cherokee and arrested
one suspect. A consent to search was denied and the K-9 Unit
called to the scene. Following a positive free air alert, a probable
cause search revealed 20 bundles of marijuana totaling 90 lbs, within
a false floor in the cargo area of the SUV. The marijuana originated
in McAllen, TX, and was destined for Houston, TX.
Santa Muerte tattoo on
suspect
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AUTONOMOUS SENSOR PLATFORM (ASP)Monitored by JOICs, BSOC, TX Fusion Center, and USBP BIC
4 IAs were captured from the West Texas Camera
3
2
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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICOSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICO
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CD. JUÁREZ – On 06 APR 2011, two men and a woman were shot and killed as they drove near the intersection of
Artículo 123 and R. Almada streets in colonia Nuevo México. One man was killed as he attempted to run away. The
victims had closed their neighborhood store several months earlier, then moved away due to extortion threats. Their
vehicle did not have license plates.
Significant events in Mexico
CD. JUÁREZ – On 07 APR 2011, the body of a man in his
thirties was found inside the ruins of a house located at
Membrila alley and Joaquín Terrazas Street, in colonia
Chaveña. The man’s face was covered, his hands were bound
and the body showed signs of torture. A cord was wrapped
around the victim’s neck.
CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 APR 2011 a guard from the
municipal prison was shot and killed near the
intersection of Ricardo Peña and Joaquín Soto
streets in Oasis de la Revolución subdivision.
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CD. JUÁREZ – On 08 APR 2011, the commander of
municipal police station Chihuahua was shot and killed
at the intersection of Jilotepec and Malvavisco streets
in the Infonavit Aeropuerto subdivision.
CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 APR 2011, according to witnesses,
women armed with AK-47’s shot and killed two men in their
twenties. The murders occurred near Ignacio Alatorre and
General Terán streets in colonia Mariano Escobedo.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 APR 2011, a female
municipal police officer was transported to a
hospital in critical condition after being shot while
driving near Santiago Troncoso and Yepómera
streets in colonia Hacienda de las Torres.
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CD. JUÁREZ – On 10 APR 2011, a municipal police
officer was shot and killed after walking out of his
home. The homicide occurred near Caridad Bravo
Adams and Baudelio Uribe streets in colonia
Revolución Mexicana.
CD. JUÁREZ – On 11 APR 2011, two bodies were found near
the intersection of Rivera Lara and Teófilo Borunda Avenues.
One male was decapitated and dismembered, and his body
was found inside a blue plastic tub in the street. Nearby, the
body of another male was found. The head was covered with
plastic and tape, and the hands and feet were bound.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
The number of DTO-related homicides in
Ciudad Juárez and surrounding communities
continues to increase. There have been 48
DTO-related homicides during this reporting
period. There were 168 killed in March. Thus
far, 80 have been killed in April, bringing the
total to 697 for the year. Figures as of 2400 hours 04/12/2011
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
SAN FERNANDO - The bodies of victims abducted at false "narco" checkpoints from buses traveling
through the town of San Fernando, Tamaulipas and murdered at the hands of Los Zetas continue to be
uncovered. The body count as of 13 APR 2011 stood at 126 with the location of another 10 bodies. It is
feared that hundreds more, if not thousands, may be buried in "narco fosas (graves)" throughout this area
of Tamaulipas. An unnamed bus driver stated to the media that bus drivers whose passengers were taken
in “narco” checkpoints were fearful of filing police reports because they were aware of police complicity in
the abductions. The witness added that the abductions of victims travelling by bus had been occurring for
the past six to eight weeks. According to the witness, women of all ages were also taken off buses,
undressed and raped and then abducted. The bus driver reported that fellow drivers from other bus lines
have reported similar incidents in Tabasco, Oaxaca, Guanajuato and in the Tampico area of Tamaulipas.
Another anonymous traveler whose SUV was taken at gunpoint said the federal authorities are powerless
against the criminal cells. He describes how patrols of four to five federal police or 10-15 soldiers come up
against groups of up to 50-100 heavily armed gunmen. Mexico’s Attorney General, Marisela Morales,
announced in a press conference that 16 municipal police officers in San Fernando, Tamaulipas, have
been detained by federal authorities. The ongoing investigation has uncovered evidence that the police
officers allegedly provided protection to a local cell of Los Zetas and covered up the mass homicides and
disposal of bodies by members of this cell.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
GUADALUPE – On 11 APR 2011, Juan Carlos Cordoba Ocaña,
“El Furcio,” the suspected leader of the Los Zetas in the
Mexican state of Nuevo Leon and main operator in the city of
Guadalupe, was killed in a gunfight with army troops, who
rescued eight kidnapping victims, the Defense Secretariat said.
The shootout started while soldiers were checking out a tip from
citizens about criminal activities at a house in Guadalupe, a city
in the Monterrey metropolitan area. An unknown number of
gunmen opened fire on the soldiers from inside the house and
Cordoba Ocaña died in the gunfight. Soldiers arrested a suspect and seized “two rifles, two vehicles,
ammunition clips, ammunition and tactical gear,” the Defense Secretariat said. Four children, three women
and a man being held captive at the house were rescued. Cordoba Ocaña was in charge of contract hits,
kidnappings and extortion rackets in Guadalupe, considered the most violent city of the nine in the area
around Monterrey, the capital of Nuevo Leon state. The Zetas boss was also blamed for a series of
attacks with assault rifles and explosives on state police, the secretariat said.
On 13 APR 2011, Mexican authorities announced the seizure of thousands of ammo rds and the arrest of
one man in connection with a smuggling attempt via tractor-trailer at the Pharr-Reynosa International
Bridge. The arrest was conducted during a routine check by the Mexican military at the bridge. According
to the complaint, the suspect drove a 2007 Kenworth tractor-trailer into Reynosa from Pharr and was sent
to an inspection area where a search of the cab revealed a weapons/ammo cache. Inside the cab,
authorities seized three AK-47 assault rifles, 1,000 .223-caliber rds, 3,000 5.56-caliber rds, 100
magazines for AK-47 assault rifles, and 10 magazines for Barrett .50-caliber high-powered rifles. In
addition, they also seized tactical cartridge belts, Oklahoma license plates and various electronic items.ANALYST NOTE: The tractor-trailer used by the Los Zetas to transport a large cache of weapons (reported in the
01 APR 2011 BOSA) had an Oklahoma license plate on the trailer. The license plate had a legitimate license plate
number, but had expired in 2002.
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MATAMOROS - Mexican Federal Police engaged in a pursuit
of a truck occupied by armed gunmen on Hwy 2. Police
opened fire on the gunmen several times during the pursuit
which culminated in front of the Universidad del Valle de
México in Matamoros. Initial witness reports state that four
people were killed by rounds fired by police while other
reports state 10 people killed including an injured driver and
passenger reported to be in critical condition in the hospital.
SAN MANUEL - Mexican Army soldiers killed four gunmen during a
shootout near San Manuel. After the battle, soldiers seized five rifles,
68 magazines,1,700 rds of ammo, one vehicle among other articles.
Significant events in Mexico (cont)
ACAPULCO - On 13 APR 2011, Roberto Abarca Serna, a Social Science professor at the
University Autonomous of Guerrerro and the founder of Carrizo Theater Company, was
kidnapped outside his home in Acapulco by a group of armed gunmen. The kidnappers
called Abarco Serna's wife and demanded a $40,000 pesos ransom for his release. When
his wife, Citlalli Delgado Galdino, took the money to her husband's kidnappers, she too was
taken by force. The kidnappers tied Delgado Galdino to a chair and forced her to watch as
they beheaded her husband. The decapitated body of Abarco Serna was found in a taxi,
just a few meters from Las Cruces Prison. His wife was found sitting on a curb next the
vehicle: bound, gagged and blindfolded, but physically unharmed. Official sources stated a
total of seven narco messages were found inside the vehicle and next to the body. Although
the content of these messages has not been revealed, they were allegedly signed "El
Chapo Guzman.” Abarca Serna was the son of the local business/trade leader Dalia Serna
Tabares.
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Significant events in Mexico (cont) MEXICALI - Municipal police in Mexicali, supported by the Mexican
Army, captured two men on 11 APR 2011 after retrieving two duffel
bags full of military style equipment that had been tossed over the
border fence separating Mexicali from the US side of the border.
According to a Mexicali police commander, the two men were
detained as they attempted to flee a police patrol in the vicinty of
Avenida Abelardo Rodriguez and calle Brasil, a short distance from
Border Checkpoint #2. The material in the duffel bags were identified
as 194 inert practice grenades, 192 grenade fuzes, 34 receivers for
various types of weapons, five butt stocks for AR-15/M-16 type weapons and eight bullet proof vests. The
grenades were said to be similar to those used in a recent grenade attack in Guadalajara, Jalisco. It was
unclear if the 192 fuses referred to the M228 practice grenade fuse signified by the light blue and brown
tipped safety levers already on the grenades or if there were separate detonating fuses in the bags. (Note:
Practice grenades can be re-armed and converted into live grenades.)
ANALYST NOTE: The BSOC recently released an assessment
regarding Mexican Cartels use of improvised grenades from
inert training grenades (indicated by the blue spoons.)
Blue spoons
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Significant events in Mexico (cont)
DURANGO - The body of Claudia Avila Yañez, a
Mexican federal prosecutor kidnapped last week in the
northern Mexican state of Durango has been found,
officials said. Yañez’s body was discovered in a marble
workshop in Villa Juarez, a community near the city of
Lerdo. The prosecutor was shot several times in the
abdomen and extremities, the Durango state Attorney
General’s Office said. Avila Yañez was in charge of
handling criminal cases in Gomez Palacio, a city near
the site where her body was found. Gomez Palacio and Villa Juarez are
both in the Comarca Lagunera, an area where drug traffickers have
expanded their operations in recent years. Avila Yañez and two colleagues
were ambushed Thursday night while traveling in an official vehicle, a
spokesman for the Durango bureau of the federal Attorney General’s
Office said. The assailants kidnapped Avila Yañez and Gilberto Barajas,
who has not been found, after killing Gustavo Armando Garcia Silva, the head of the AG’s Durango
bureau, officials said. The AG’s office vowed to find those responsible for the murder. Avila Yañez
had only been on the job at the Durango bureau about a week and had not reported receiving any
threats, an AG’s office spokesman said. Durango is in the “Golden Triangle,” a region that also
includes Sinaloa state, the birthplace of Mexico’s most powerful drug lords, and Chihuahua, the
country’s most violent state.
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UPDATES & ASSESSMENT
OPERATION BORDER STAR
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OBS Weekly Assessment
Marijuana seizures decreased slightly from 35,484.17 lbs last
week to 32,494.86 lbs this week. The largest single seizure
occurred on IH-30 near Mt Pleasant where DPS Troopers seized
4,605 lbs of marijuana co-mingled within a load of produce from a
2003 Freightliner Century Classic pulling a 1998 Waba Trailer with
Florida plates. In the RGV Sector, Cameron Co SIU Investigators
seized 362 lbs of marijuana from a wooden crate that had been
dropped off at a commercial freight company. The total estimated
street value for reported marijuana seizures during this reporting
period is $28.6 million.
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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)
Horse Trailers
This week Marfa USBP Agents in Presidio Co seized 1,209.2 lbs of marijuana in a false
compartment in the floor of a horse trailer. Since NOV 2010, the BOSA has reported on four
previous incidences of smugglers utilizing horse trailers to transport currency or marijuana.
Reported in the 19 NOV 2010 BOSA, USBP Agents at the US-59 Checkpoint in the Laredo Sector,
conducted an inspection on a pickup hauling a horse trailer leading to the seizure of 393.32 lbs of
marijuana concealed in a false compartment in the horse trailer.
On 04 DEC 2010, CID-Dallas disrupted a large
scale drug trafficking organization that was
transporting US currency, marijuana, and
weapons across state lines and into Mexico.
During an ongoing surveillance operation,
agents discovered $685,825 USD concealed in
a false compartment under the AC unit of a
horse trailer.
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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)
Horse Trailers (cont)
On 06 JAN 2010, THP Victoria stopped a 2002 Chevrolet LL, towing a 2010
Tophat horse trailer on IH-37 and arrested one suspect after locating 147 lbs
of marijuana concealed in the floor of the trailer. The marijuana originated in
Donna, TX, and was destined for Dallas.
False
Compartment
In the Coastal Bend Sector, THP Victoria seized a horse trailer with a false wall located between the
narcotics in these type of
trailers and that they
always have a lead and
follow-up vehicle.
cargo area and the stall on US-59S. The driver advised
that he was going to Brownsville to pick up a load of
Marijuana and that the organization frequently runs
ANALYST NOTE: This method has also been observed on the US-Canadian border. In JAN 2010 according a
local Canadian law enforcement agency, a particular drug smuggling organization utilized large horse trailers to
transport narcotics to Oklahoma, Kansas, and Chicago.
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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)
Cocaine seizures significantly increased from last week’s total, from 76.68 lbs
last week to 460.72 lbs this week. In the RGV Sector, USBP Agents at the
Falfurrias Checkpoint seized 249.90 lbs of cocaine concealed in the sleeper
compartment and the battery box of a tractor-trailer also transporting a legal load
of LG brand televisions. CBP/OFO Officers in the Laredo Sector working at the
Gateway to the Americas Bridge seized 2.43 lbs of cocaine concealed under a
subject’s wig. The total estimated street value for reported cocaine seizures
totaled $15.3 million.
Heroin and methamphetamine seizures for this week’s reporting period total 31.85
lbs and 18.12 lbs, respectively. In the Laredo Sector, CBP/OFO Officers working at the
Gateway to the Americas Bridge (POE 1) seized 31.75 lbs of Heroin concealed within
the intake manifold of a 2003 Ford F-150 Lightning pickup.
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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)
Bulk currency seizures increased from $144,577 USD for last week to $1,604,037 USD this week.
During this reporting period, the Coastal Bend Sector reported three large currency seizures.
Portland PD seized $500,000 USD concealed inside a cardboard box located inside a motor home
traveling south on US-181. Refugio Co SO seized $127,905 USD concealed inside a duffel bag that
was located in the trunk of a 2000 Nissan Sentra that was traveling southbound US-77. THP-San
Patricio Co seized $450,065 USD concealed inside a false floor in the bottom of the trunk of a 2004
Jaguar XT3 traveling southbound on US-77.
The street value of all contraband seized this week represents a loss to Mexican DTOs
and the criminal networks that support them of approximately $48.7 million.
Illegal alien apprehensions increased from last week from 2,987 to 3,073. OTM apprehensions
remained stable. The Laredo Sector had one ASIC apprehension from Bangladesh.
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$6,000,000
$7,000,000
$8,000,000
Currency Seizures ($) Long-Term View
Currency Seizures (USD) Long-Term Trendline
505,265
609,322
144,577
1,604,037
0.00
200,000.00
400,000.00
600,000.00
800,000.00
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1,200,000.00
1,400,000.00
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1,800,000.00
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Currency Seizures ($) Short-Term View
Last 4 Weeks 2010 Weekly Average
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