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Reporting Period: 20 - 26JUL 2011


Key Events and Findings

• The single largest marijuana seizure occurred in the RGV Sector where USBP Agents seized

11,803.65 lbs of marijuana at the Falfurrias, TX, BP Checkpoint from a hopper trailer. The bundles

were covered in cotton seed hulls.

• On 21 JUL 2011, CBP/OFO Officers and USBP Agents working OPERATION COOPERATION at

Gateway to Americas Bridge POE I, Laredo, TX, initiated a secondary inspection on a silver 2003

Nissan Altima with MX plates driven by a male Mexican National. The agents seized $574,700 USD

concealed in the driver‟s side rear panel in the trunk.

• Pleasanton PD seized 30.0 lbs of cocaine and $1,231 USD concealed inside a duffle bag in the back

seat of a 2007 GMC Yukon SUV traveling on US-287N from Pharr, TX, to Pleasanton, TX. All three

bundles were wrapped in sheets of lead in an attempt to elude X-rays and backscatter devices.

• The single largest seizure of cocaine occurred in the Laredo Sector where CBP/OFO Officers at the

Gateway to the Americas Bridge in Laredo, TX, seized 49.5 lbs of cocaine concealed within a

compartment behind the rear seat of a silver 2008 Hyundai Sonata.

• In the Laredo Sector, USBP Laredo North Agents seized 21.8 lbs of methamphetamine in the

dashboard area of a 2005 Ford Focus.

• Rio Grande City USBP Agents near Los Ebanos seized 1,093 lbs of marijuana from a vehicle after the

subjects threw homemade spikes (caltrops) at Agents and disabled one Border Patrol vehicle.

• On 22 JUL 2011, two Nuevo Leon state police officers, who were bodyguards to US Consulate

General Nace Crawford (Monterrey), were killed.

• On 20 JUL 2011, Mexican soldiers found a large, sophisticated methamphetamine lab built 11 ft below

ground in La Cruz de Elota, Sinaloa state.


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Hutchinson

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Randall Armstrong Donley

CastroBriscoe

Childress

Cottle

Hardeman

Foard

Hartley Roberts

OldhamCarson

Deaf SmithCollingsworth

Bailey

Swisher

Lamb Floyd

HockleyCrosby

Gaines

Knox

Lynn GarzaKent Stonewall

Jeff Davis

Reeves

Loving Winkler

Ward

Ector

Dawson

Martin

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Freestone

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Shelby

Nacogdoches

San

Augustine

Jasper

Jefferson

Tyler

Walker

Polk

Robertson

Madison

Brazos

Hardin

San Jacinto

Grimes

Liberty

Chambers

Montgomery

Burleson

Lee

Ellis

Goliad

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Duval

Jim Hogg

Henderson

Anderson

Leon

Limestone

Travis

Hays

Comal

Houston

Angelina

Newton

Orange

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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

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Wichita

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BrownColeman

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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

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

El Paso Sector

p. 05-18

Marfa Sector

p. 19-24

Del Rio Sector

p. 25-38

Laredo Sector

p. 39-47Rio Grande

Valley Sector

p. 48-65

Coastal Bend

Sector

p. 66-75

Statewide Corridor Seizures

p. 76-82

Overall Assessment

p. 97-105

Sig. Mexico Events

p. 83-96


Operation BORDER STAR 20 – 26 JUL 2011



EL PASO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR20 – 26 JUL 2011

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UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS

Horizon City PD

Ysleta Del Sur Tribal PD

El Paso ISD PD

University of Texas El Paso PD

El Paso Community College PD

El Paso Office of Emergency

Management

Texas Tech University PD

Texas Comptroller of Public

Accounts

Texas Attorney General, El Paso

Union Pacific Railroad PD

Texas Alcoholic Beverage

Commission

El Paso County Constables

USBP CBP – OFOICE West TX HIDTAEPICTMFDPS TPWDUS Army, Ft. Bliss CIDEl Paso CO SOHudspeth CO SODona Ana CO SO (NM)Grant CO SO (NM)Hidalgo CO SO (NM)Luna CO SO (NM)Otero CO SO (NM)Anthony PDEl Paso PD

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N E W M E X I C O


El Paso SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds --

Bailouts --

Criminal Arrests 108

Fugitive Arrests 37

Gang Related Criminal Arrests 11

Pursuits --

Scouts/Decoys --

Illegal Alien Apprehensions

IAs/Referrals --

IAs/USBP 164

OTMs 13

OTM Countries

Honduras 4

South Korea 3

Kenya 2

Brazil 2

Columbia 1

Guatemala 1

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 2,666.25 lbs

Cocaine 64.3 lbs

Heroin 0.01 lbs

Methamphetamine --

Currency $2,198.00

Other

Amoxycillin (20 pills),

Hydrocodone (3 pills),

Ecstasy (127 pills)

Xanax (4 pills)

Unidentified (7 pills)

Weapons

Handgun(s) 2

Long Gun(s) 1

Explosive(s) --

Vehicles Stolen / Recovered

Stolen 25

Recovered 26


El Paso SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

2,006.64

1,019.32

1,740.92

2,666.25

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$0 $0 $0

$2,198

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Fifteen gang-related incidents were reported during this period involving eighteen arrests of

members from fifteen different gangs. There were eleven criminal arrests and five fugitive arrests.

The incidents involved: Possession of a Controlled Substance, Aggravated Assault with a Deadly

Weapon, Injury to the Elderly, Possession of Marijuana, Assault on a Public Servant, Theft, DWI,

and Family Violence.

Barrio Azteca Lopez Maravilla Harpis X15 Segundo Barrio Kings

Sureno Bud Smokers Only Mexican Pride South Side Locos

36 Mafia Folk Nation Mexican Mafia West Side Trece

18th Street Los Fatherless Tango Blast

Gang activity for the week of 21 JUL 2011 thru 27 JUL 2011

Tango is slang for hometown. The Tango originated in the Texas prison system as a protective group for prisoners from

smaller gangs against the larger more powerful ,established prison gangs. TANGO is an acronym used by Tango gang

members which stands for “Together Against National Gang Organizations.” The Tango Blast have the “Four

Horsemen” who are members from the Fort Worth, Dallas, Houston, and Austin areas. Tango Blast or Puro Tango Blast

will use PTB as their tags or a five point star. The numbers 16-20-2 will appear around the star representing the letters

PTP or Puro Tango Blast. The El Paso Police Department‟s gang data base shows approximately 22 confirmed Tango

Blast gang members in the El Paso area.


On 25 JUL 2011, Union Pacific Railroad Police Agents encountered two

subjects. Upon checking their identification, it was discovered that Victor

Villarreal, DOB 02/05/1957, AKA: Flaco, had an outstanding warrant issued

by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Further investigation revealed

that Villarreal had walked away from the West Texas Intermediate Sanction

Treatment Facility. Villarreal is a confirmed MEXICAN MAFIA gang

member through the TDCJ database. Villarreal was traveling with another

male. Both subjects have extensive criminal histories. Villarreal was taken

into custody, and the other subject was released.

Villarreal, Victor V

DOB: 02/05/1957

Mexican Mafia

Gang activity (cont)

Zuniga, Richard

DOB: 10/24/1979

Alarcon, Joe Ivan

DOB: 04/18/1981

In the summer of 2009, two males were stabbed and shot to death outside

of the A&M Bar in Socorro, TX. The murder is currently under investigation

by detectives of the Criminal Investigative Division of the El Paso Co SD.

Investigators have brought charges against another individual who was

sought for aiding in the murder of the two victims. Joe Ivan Alarcon, also

known as “Aracles,” is a confirmed BARRIO AZTECA gang member.

Alarcon was arrested as he was attempting to re-enter the US at one of the

Ports of Entry in El Paso, TX. He was taken into custody without incident.

One wanted suspect in the investigation remains at large, identified as

Ricardo Zuniga, also known as “Enano,” a confirmed BARRIO AZTECA

member. It is believed that Zuniga is Juarez, MX. Zuniga should be

considered armed and dangerous. Should anyone have information on the

whereabouts of Zuniga, please contact the El Paso Co SD (915) 546-2280.

Information courtesy of the West Texas HIDTA July 2011 Gang Intelligence

Bulletin.


128.75 lbs of marijuana

2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer

Concealment: Tires

CBP-OFO Officers at the Columbus, NM POE:

19 JUL 2011

CBP-OFO Officers at the Ysleta POE:

21 JUL 2011

37.26 lbs of marijuana – 2000 Chevrolet Cavalier

Concealment: Dashboard, firewalls, front and rear bumpers and back seat

CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of the Americas POE:

23 JUL 2011


2001 Mercedes Benz Bus

Concealment: Metal

Containers between the

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CBP-OFO Officers :

On 22 JUL 2011, CBP-OFO Officers seized 33.82 lbs of marijuana during a final check prior to the sale

of a previously seized vehicle. The contraband was concealed within the back wall and right rear quarter

panel of a 1997 Dodge Ram. The vehicle was originally seized on 15 JUL 2011 at the Columbus, NM POE

and 288.81 lbs of marijuana was discovered within a false floor compartment and side panels of the cab

area of the vehicle.


1993 Mercedes Benz bus

Concealment: Non-factory

compartment behind the

restroom

CBP-OFO Officers at the Columbus, NM POE:

23 JUL 2011



Additional information (cont)

On 17 JUL 2011, USBP Agents discovered an abandoned load of two makeshift burlap backpacks.

Each backpack contained two bundles of marijuana weighing 139.1 lbs. The backpacks were

discovered five miles southwest of Cloverdale, NM.

On 16 JUL 2011, USBP Agents discovered six abandoned burlap

backpacks. Each backpack containing two bundles of marijuana

weighing 303.25 lbs. The backpacks were discovered southwest of

Cloverdale, NM. Two bundles per burlap pack

Marijuana packaged in aluminum foil, wrapped

with tape, and sealed with plastic.


On 19 JUL 2011, El Paso PD Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF) Officers were called out to the Bridge

of the Americas POE (BOTA) in reference to two recovered stolen vehicles (two black 2011

Chevrolet Silverados). The vehicles were processed and released.

STOLEN VEHICLE RECOVERIES

On 19 JUL 2011, El Paso CID agents recovered 22 stolen vehicles from

Mexico. The property value of the vehicles recovered was set at $368,550.

For the week ending on 23 JUL 2011, the Border Auto Theft Information Center (BATIC) in El Paso

received 3,182 inquiries/callers requesting information on suspicious vehicles. The BATIC Specialists

responded affirmatively to 68 of the calls with stolen vehicle information being forwarded to the requesting

officers. For the week, 19 vehicles were returned back to the US with a property value calculated at

$189,450 USD.

On 18 JUL 2011, El Paso PD Auto Theft Task Force (ATTF)

Officers were called to the Bridge of the Americas (BOTA) POE

in reference to three recovered stolen vehicles. Officers

inspected, processed ,and released the vehicles.

Black 2008

Dodge Ram

White 2004 Ford

F150

Grey 2003 Dodge

Ram 2500



On 22 JUL 2011, an El Paso Co SO Deputy conducted a

motorist assist on a vehicle stalled on the roadway in the

5600 blk of Frutas in El Paso, TX. Upon making contact with

the driver, the Deputy noticed the driver was exhibiting

indicators of criminal activity. The Deputy conducted a K-9

search of the vehicle, and the K-9 alerted to the odor of

narcotics at the rear of the vehicle. A further search of the

vehicle revealed approximately 16.5 kilograms (36.4 lbs) of

cocaine inside the subject‟s vehicle.

Salsido, Jesus

DOB: 11/29/1961

Additional information


2000 Dodge Neon

Concealment: Dashboard

area and all four doors

CBP-OFO Officers at the Paso del Norte POE:

19 JUL 2011



On 20 JUL 2011, El Paso Co Strike Team Officers made several arrests with the assistance of El

Paso Co SO Special Weapons & Tactic members and a USBP K-9 unit after receiving tips on

suspicious activity observed at a local residence. Several traffic stops were made in connection

with the operation, resulting in arrests for Possession of Marijuana. A search warrant was obtained

for the residence after a traffic stop lead to the arrest of Juan Carlos Silva Jr, who was in

possession of 16 lbs of marijuana and $2,198 USD. Additional traffic stops lead to the arrests of

Jacob Chavez and Charlie Martinez. The search warrant was executed at the residence lead to the

arrest of: Shem Prieto, Michael Carlos and Daniel Gutierrez, suspected of renting rooms and

dealing from within the residence. Numerous items of drug paraphernalia were seized, along with a

weapon, and live marijuana plant.

Juan Carlos Silva Jacob Chavez Charlie Martinez


Shem

Garcia

Prieto

Michael

Carlos

Daniel Gutirrez

Information provided by the El Paso Co SO

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On 25 JUL 2011, El Paso Fire EMS units and El Paso PD units responded to the Ysleta

Port of Entry in reference to a subject with a gunshot wound to the shoulder who

walked to the Port of Entry from Mexico. EMS personnel transported the victim, Juan

C. Granados, to Del Sol Medical Center. Granados was interviewed by EPPD Officers

and reported that he had crossed over to Juarez, MX, on foot to change some US

currency to Mexican currency at a business near the bridge. Granados stated that after

he changed his currency and began to return to the US, he was approached by an

unknown subject who demanded his watch and wallet. Granados stated he refused, at

which point the subject pulled out a handgun and shot him once in the right shoulder

and took his watch and wallet containing approximately $800 USD. Granados stated

that the subject entered a vehicle and drove off in an unknown direction. Granados

stated that he walked to Mexican military personnel near the bridge seeking help but

was refused. He then walked to the Ysleta Port of Entry Bridge and was assisted by

bridge security personnel. Granados has a criminal history which includes theft of

property and trafficking of marijuana.

Granados, Juan C.

DOB: 05/17/1973


CBP-OFO Officers at the Paso del Norte POE:

19 JUL 2011


1994 Ford Ranger

Concealment: Non-

factory compartment

between the front of the

bed and cab



El Paso JOIC Sector Assessment (cont)

City-wide index crime continues to show a decreased

rate of 8% as compared to the same timeframe last

year. There is a noted 1,300% increase (14) in

murders, a 28% increase (29) in sexual assaults, a

2% decrease (5) in robberies, a 3% decrease (214) in

assaults, a 10% decrease (103) in burglary, a 12%

decrease (908) in larceny, a 16% decrease (152) in

vehicle theft, and a 4% (55) decrease in vehicle

burglary.

Population of El Paso: 649,121 (2010 Census)

Population El Paso City and County: 700,000

Population figures do not reflect the individuals fleeing Cd.

Juarez to El Paso due to the on going DTO Violence

Murder, 1

Sexual Aslt, 102

Robbery, 253

Aslt, 6,496

Burglary, 1,071

Larceny , 7,895

Veh Theft, 922

*Burg Vehicle , 1,449

Murder

Sexual Aslt

Robbery

Aslt

Burglary

Larceny

Veh Theft

*Burg Vehicle

City Wide for week ending 23 Jul 2010

Murder, 14

Sexual Aslt, 131

Robbery, 248

Aslt, 6,282

Burglary, 968

Larceny , 6,987

Veh Theft, 770

*Burg Vehicle , 1,394

Murder

Sexual Aslt

Robbery

Aslt

Burglary

Larceny

Veh Theft

*Burg Vehicle

City Wide for week ending 23 Jul 2011

Citywide (YTD through Jul 23rd 2011)

Offense 2010 2011 % Change

Murder 1 14 1,300%

Sexual Aslt 102 131 28%

Robbery 253 248 -2%

Aslt 6,496 6,282 -3%

Burglary 1,071 968 -10%

Larceny 7,895 6,987 -12%

Veh Theft 922 770 -16%

*Burg Vehicle 1,449 1,394 -4%

Total: 16,740 15,400 -8%

*** Crime Rate: 2,597 2,389 -8%


The El Paso Sector experienced an increase in the seizure of marijuana, cocaine, assorted pills, and

currency. There was a decrease in the seizure of heroin, and no reported seizure of methamphetamine

during this reporting period. There was an increase in the number of reported stolen vehicles, and twenty-

six recovered stolen vehicles, as reported by the El Paso PD and/or El Paso Co SO.

Of the total 2,648 lbs of marijuana seized at the POEs, 1,317 lbs was seized at the Bridge of the Americas

(BOTA) POE, 37 lbs at the Ysleta POE, 628 lbs at the Paso Del Norte POE, 10 lbs at the Fabens POE,

and 654 lbs in the Lordsburg area. There were 18 reported marijuana seizures across the POEs, and one

cocaine seizure at Bridge of the Americas POE totaling 27.73 lbs.

The predominate concealment methods during this reporting period were the use of firewalls (2),

backseats (2), truck beds (2), tires (2), and one each of the following; vehicle doors, dashboard, quarter

panel, bumper, rocker panel. Large loads were located in two Mercedes tour buses, and one rail car.

The El Paso PD reported 12 marijuana seizures totaling 1.3 lbs, and 9 cocaine seizures totaling 0.0728

kilos. The El Paso CO SO reported one marijuana seizure totaling 16 lbs, and two cocaine seizures

totaling 16.5006 kg (36.377 lbs).

El Paso JOIC’s Sector Assessment

During this reporting period, 164 IAs were

apprehended. IA apprehensions decreased by 22

from the previous week‟s 186. Total reported IA

apprehensions within the El Paso Sector from 5 JAN

through 12 JUL 2011 were 6667, with 439 being

Other Than Mexican (OTM). HONDU, 22

ELSAL, 6

ECUAD, 2

GUATE, 24

KENYA, 3

URUGU, 1

VIETN, 2N KOREA, 1

S KOREA, 4

CHINA, 1

LEBAN, 1

BRAZI, 2COLOM, 1

HONDU

ELSAL

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URUGU

VIETN

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OTM Apprehensions between 23 Jun - 26

6/30 – 7/05 (17 OTM Apps)

7/06 – 7/12 (09 OTM Apps)

7/13 – 7/19 (13 OTM Apps)

7/20 – 7/26 (13 OTM Apps)

Leading IA OTM’s from 5 JAN to date:

Guatemala 117

Honduras 78

El Salvador 64

Brazil 45

India 26


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

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MARFA UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR20 – 26 JUL 2011


Hudspeth CO SO Jeff Davis CO SO Pecos CO SO Presidio CO SO Reeves CO SO Terrell CO SO Alpine PD Fort Stockton PDPecos PD Presidio PD

USBP CBP - OFO ICE NPSWest TX HIDTATMFTPWDDPSBrewster CO SO Culberson CO SO

P R E S I D I O

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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds --

Bailouts --


Fugitive Arrests 1

Gang Related Criminal Arrests --

Pursuits --

Scouts/Decoys --


IAs/Referrals 3

IAs/USBP 19

OTMs 1

OTM Countries Ghana 1

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 707.63 lbs

Cocaine 0.01 lbs

Heroin --

Methamphetamine --

Currency --

Other

Hashish (0.27 lbs),

Promethazine/Codeine (3.0 lbs),

Morphine (0.021 lbs),

Hydrocodone (5 pills),

Xanax (46 pills),

Peyote (2 pills),

Ecstacy (2 pills),

Adderall (1 pill )

Weapons

Handgun(s) 3

Long Gun(s) 5

Explosive(s) --


Stolen --

Recovered --


Marfa SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

$24,614

$0 $0 $0$0

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

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Southbound Operations

Hudspeth Co SO held southbound operations in Hudspeth Co. Eight Deputies were involved in

the operations. Activity information was not available.


On 23 JUL 2011, Marfa USBP Agents seized 67.3 lbs of marijuana and

apprehended one USC at the US-67 Checkpoint. The subject and marijuana

were referred to DEA for federal prosecution.

Presidio USBP Agents located 23.05 lbs of abandoned marijuana at the bus station in Presidio,

TX. The marijuana was released to DEA.

Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 3.0 lbs of promethazine and apprehended one USC on a

commercial bus at the IH-10 Checkpoint. The subject and narcotics were referred to Hudspeth

Co SO for state prosecution.

Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 3.76 lbs of marijuana and apprehended two USCs at the

IH-10 checkpoint. The subjects and marijuana were referred to Hudspeth Co SO for state

prosecution.

Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 1.48 lbs of marijuana and apprehended two USCs at the

IH-10 Checkpoint. The subjects and marijuana were referred to Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution.

Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized 2.39 lbs of marijuana abandoned on a commercial bus at the

IH-10 Checkpoint. The marijuana was released to Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution.

Marfa USBP Agents seized 218.8 lbs of marijuana and apprehended four IAs

and one USC on US-90 in Valentine, TX. The subjects and marijuana were

referred to DEA for federal prosecution.


Holmes

Ranch

Marfa

Checkpoint

Marfa USBP Agents seized 385.3 lbs

of marijuana and apprehended

three IAs on the Holmes Ranch. The

subjects and marijuana were referred

to DEA for federal prosecution.

NAdditional information

Tattoo of

Santa Muerte

MARFA



Marfa Unified Command Sector Assessment

Total weight of marijuana seized increased significantly this week compared to last week.

The largest seizure of marijuana was 385.3 lbs on the Holmes Ranch south of Marfa in

Presidio Co. The second largest seizure was 218.8 lbs on US-90, west of Valentine in Jeff

Davis Co. The third largest seizure was 67.3 lbs at the US-67 Checkpoint in Presidio Co.

There was 0.01 lbs of cocaine seized this week.

There were seizures of 5 Hydrocodone pills, 46 Xanax Pills, 2 Ecstasy Pills, 1 Adderal Pill,

2 Peyote Pills, 0.02 lbs Morphine, 3 lbs Promethazine/Codeine, and 0.27 lbs Hashish, at

the IH-10 Checkpoint in Hudspeth Co.

Presidio USBP Agents found the body of a deceased IA north of Redford, TX, in Presidio

Co. This is the third body of an IA located in the area within a two month period. With the

river levels being at record lows in the western portion of the sector, crossing the border

does not present the obstacle normally encountered.

IA apprehensions were down this week with 19 arrests. This is a decrease over last

week‟s 26. Criminal arrests were up this week with 117 arrests, an increase over last

week‟s 67.

Eight weapons were seized at the IH-10 Checkpoint in Hudspeth Co compared to three

weapons last week.


V A L V E R D E

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DEL RIO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR20 – 26 JUL 2011


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



Del Rio SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 6

Bailouts 2

Criminal Arrests 19

Fugitive Arrests 13


Pursuits 1

Scouts/Decoys 3


IAs/Referrals 9

IAs/USBP 264

OTMs 140

OTM Countries

El Salvador 19

Guatemala 38

Honduras 76

Nicaragua 4

Ecuador 3

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 13.38 lbs

Heroin --

Methamphetamine --

Currency $3,600.00

Other --

Weapons

Handgun(s) --

Long Gun(s) --

Ammunition 8 rds – 9mm


Stolen --

Recovered 3


Del Rio Sector

The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

134

266

366

264

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1,876.48 1,831.21

1,299.84

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Gang activityOn 21 JUL 2011, USBP Agents observed a white 2001 Chevrolet Silverado entering Uvalde,

TX, on US-83 from the south. The truck appeared heavily laden, and several subjects could be

seen trying to conceal themselves in the truck bed. The vehicle entered the parking lot of a

local grocery store where the driver and one subject absconded. Ten IA subjects were

apprehended. The truck was registered to the owner of an auto sales firm in Eagle Pass, and

was not reported stolen. After a search of the area, the driver and one additional subject were

apprehended. The driver, also an IA, stated that he entered the US illegally and was guided to

an Eagle Pass store by a ZETA member. He stated that he was given $8,000 USD to purchase

the truck, and to transport 11 IAs to San Antonio, TX. The purchase price of the truck was

$4,400 USD; the driver was allowed to keep the remaining $3,600 USD. The driver also stated

that the ZETA member left with the truck, and returned sometime later with the rear seat

removed, and several IAs in the truck. He was then told to pick up the remaining IAs, and take

them to San Antonio, TX. The driver was charged with Alien Smuggling.

On 23 JUL 2011, Uvalde PD Officers responded to a large

gang fight at Memorial Park in Uvalde, TX. One Officer was given the

description of a fleeing subject, and caught him running from the scene.

Upon apprehending the subject, the Officer noticed several tattoos.

After questioning the subject about the tattoos, the subject admitted to

being a member of the MEXICAN KLAN LOCOS 13. This gang was

recently identified in the Uvalde area, and the subject stated that he

was the only member. The gang originated in Arlington, TX, which is

where the subject stated he was from.

On 21 JUL 2011, a Dimmit Co Deputy Constable made a traffic stop at the intersection

of US-83 and Nopal Street in Carrizo Springs, TX. The subject had multiple tattoos on both

arms, his neck and his left eye, and admitted to an affiliation with OREJON dating back

to when he was serving time in Dominguez Prison. He was issued a citation and released.


Gang activity

On 26 JUL 2011, Dimmit Co Deputy Constables attempted to conduct a traffic stop

on a black 2005 Dodge 1500 on SH-85, 5 miles E of FM-468 in Dimmit Co. As the

Deputy approached the truck it sped off and a short pursuit ensued. The driver

attempted to drive through a fence but high centered on the fence. The driver

bailed out, but the Deputy Constable apprehended him. The subject had

numerous tattoos all over his body, indicating he is a member of the TANGO

BLAST gang. The ignition of the truck was broken and the pliers were inside on

the floor board. There were approximately 8 rds of ammo in the center console.

The truck was stolen out of Houston, TX.


Gang activity

On 21 JUL 2011, a Dimmit Co Deputy Constable performed a traffic stop on a white 2001 Cadillac 4-dr

sedan, on SH-85, five miles east of Carrizo Springs. The subject had multiple gang-related tattoos on his

arms and left leg, consistent with TANGO BLAST. He was cited for the traffic violation and released.

On 21 JUL 2011, a Val Verde Co SO conducted a traffic stop on a gray 1998 Ford Mustang. The

subject had an outstanding warrant with the Val Verde Co SO for Assault Causing Bodily

Injury/Family Violence. The subject admitted to being a member of the Partido Revolucionario

Mexicanos (PRM) gang, also known as the BORRACHOS. The subject was arrested.ANALYST NOTE: Borrachos is Spanish for “drunkards.”

“Crush”

“Cantu”

There is not an IH-59,

although there is a US-59.

Prison

Texas with double

bandoliers


Gang activity

On 21 JUL 2011, a Val Verde Co SO Deputy conducted a traffic stop on a black 1990 BMW

Sedan on US-90E in Del Rio, TX. The Deputy noticed a large tattoo on the subject's neck

that said „TEJANO.‟ The Deputy conducted a records check which revealed that the

subject had two outstanding warrants from the Val Verde Co SO; the warrants were for

Burglary of a Vehicle and Criminal Mischief. The subject was taken into custody and found

to be a confirmed TEXAS SYNDICATE gang member. The subject later admitted that he

frequently traveled to Sonora, MX, to work.


Gang activity

BDU in Ford Ranger

On 26 JUL 2011, USBP Agents observed a white Ford Explorer and gold

Ford Ranger traveling south on FM-481. Approximately an hour later, they

were observed traveling in tandem through the USBP Eagle Pass

Checkpoint on US-57 with only one person in each vehicle. USBP Agents

on FM-481 attempted to stop the gold Ford Ranger which initiated a

pursuit. USBP Air Operations observed the vehicle crash through a fence

and three subjects bailed out. Agents apprehended all three subjects. Two

subjects admitted that they were in the country illegally. Their fee for

being smuggled to Austin, TX, was to bring marijuana into the US. Agents

found 72.7 lbs of marijuana in military style duffel bags inside the extended

cab of the Ford Ranger. The white Ford Explorer was followed into Uvalde

and the driver was taken into custody after stopping at her residence. After

questioning all subjects involved, they were arrested, the drugs were seized,

and the vehicles were impounded. The principle smuggler in the Ford

Ranger was identified as a gang member of WEST TEXAS TANGO

BLAST.


Gang activity

On 24 JUL 2011, a Uvalde PD Officer assisted the USBP with a traffic stop on a white 1997 Ford Explorer

at the intersection of Royal Lane and East Main Street in Uvalde. The driver took responsibility for 0.01

lbs of marijuana found in the vehicle. The subject admitted to being a gang member of WEST TEXAS

TANGO BLAST, and said that he had joined while he was in federal prison. The subject was also on

federal probation for previous smuggling charges. He was arrested and the vehicle was released to the

passenger.

WT - West Texas

tattoo on neck

On 25 JUL 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at the Eagle Pass POE Bridge 1, encountered a white/blue 1987

Ford F-150. There was visible tampering on both gas tanks, a K-9 alerted to the undercarriage of the

vehicle, and VACIS showed anomalies. A search revealed 133.2 lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas

tank. ICE took custody of the driver. The Maverick Co SO took custody of the passenger for an active

warrant out of San Antonio, TX.

Additional Information



Seats folded down to carry

military duffel bags

Similar to “HECHO

IN MEXICO” (Made

in Mexico) tattoo

On 21 JUL 2011, USBP Agents near Del Rio Blvd in Eagle Pass, TX, were

advised by camera operators that five individuals were observed making illegal

entry into the US, and that the subjects appeared to be dragging large bundles.

The subjects abandoned the bundles at Rio St, and then ran back towards the

Rio Grande. Agents observed a white 2001 Chevrolet Suburban leaving the

area, and performed a traffic stop. Four military style duffel bags, closed with

brown cellophane tape, were plainly visible on the rear seat. The duffel bags

contained 264 lbs (132 bricks) of marijuana. The driver, contraband, and

vehicle were turned over to the DEA.ANALYST NOTE: In last week’s

BOSA, an analyst note

referencing the PAISAS gang

and indicated that HECHO EN

MEXICO tattoos have been

associated with the PASIAS

gang, although, not all people

with this tattoo have gang

affiliations. At this time it is

unknown if the driver had gang

affiliations.

ANALYST NOTE: On 11 APR 2011, this subject (left) was part of a

group of three subjects apprehended smuggling 374 lbs of

marijuana in the Hebbronville, TX, area. At the time of his arrest,

he was wearing an Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and a

Tetragramaton pendant. The subject had a “Hecho En Mexico”

tattoo on his left forearm. The tetragramaton pendant has also

been found on dead members of Los Zetas Cartel after a shootout

with the Mexican military on 03/25/2011 in Nuevo Laredo and has

been located on other identified Zetas.



On 25 JUL 2011, Kinney Co SO Deputies were assisted by USBP Agents on a traffic

stop on a red 2002 Dodge Ram on RM-2523 and RM-3008, in Kinney Co. The Deputy

observed a blanket covering the rear seat of the vehicle which appeared to cover

something, but the driver had refused consent for an interior search. Deputies

requested a K-9, and upon arrival of the USBP K-9 unit, the driver consented to a

search. The K-9 alerted to the rear area of the vehicle. Five packages were found in the

back seat, and beneath the tool box. The packages contained 353.6 lbs of marijuana.

The driver was placed under arrest.



On 23 JUL 2011, USBP Agents working

the USBP Del Rio Checkpoint on US-277,

in Val Verde Co, referred a light blue 1996

Plymouth Voyager to secondary inspection

after a K-9 alert. The driver appeared to be

nervous, the vehicle appeared to be

freshly cleaned, and there was a single

key in the ignition. The vehicle contained a

male driver, and three minor children.

Forty-nine bricks of marijuana were

discovered, totaling 53.9 lb, hidden

within the rear seats and in the rear

quarter panels. The marijuana and subject

were turned over to ICE. The three

children were released to a relative.

On 26 JUL 2011, USBP Agents patrolling off FM-1021 one mile south of El Indio, TX,

observed tracks leading away from the Rio Grande toward the road. The Agents

followed the tracks into the brush and located several subjects hiding. The three

subjects absconded into the brush in an attempt to evade the Agents. One subject was

caught hiding with two military-style duffle bags, and a third bundle was found nearby.

The subject freely admitted to carrying narcotics into the country. The three duffle bags

contained a total of 197 lbs of marijuana (197 bricks wrapped in brown cellophane

tape). The narcotics and subject were turned over to the DEA.



On 25 JUL 2011, USBP Agents referred a white tour/passenger van to secondary inspection at the

Checkpoint on US-57 NE of Eagle Pass. Two female passengers were wearing dark clothing on a

hot day, and appeared very nervous. One of the subjects was asked if she was pregnant. She said

she was and flicked her stomach with her index finger, at which time, the Agent noticed an audible

but abnormal sound. The subject was asked if she was carrying contraband. She admitted that she

was, but that she did not know what kind. The two subjects had 13.38 lbs (five bricks) of cocaine

concealed on their bodies under tightly wrapped ace bandages and spandex. The subjects traveled

from Piedras Negras, MX, in a 1994 Chevrolet Van, parked it, and bought tickets to San Antonio,

TX, at the Travel Van Co in Eagle Pass, TX. DPS-CID took custody of the subjects and contraband.


Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector Assessment

This reporting period, there were decreases in the major categories. There were slight increases in

criminal arrests, fugitive arrests, and scouts/decoys. The Unified Command continues to submit

information and photos in reference to gang members encountered. Most of the gang members

observed by the Unified Command are in the Uvalde Co/Dimmit Co areas of the sector.

This reporting period, there were nine incidents that resulted in the seizure of the 1,299.84 lbs of

marijuana. The concealment and transportation method of the cocaine this reporting period was

different than in the recent past; body carry to simulate pregnancy. The subjects were traveling in a

commercial van from Eagle Pass, TX, to San Antonio, TX. Both of the subjects were US Citizens

from Eagle Pass, TX. The body carry concealment method runs in cycles, however traveling in the

van has not been often observed.

The stolen vehicle recoveries continue to be somewhat lower than this same time period last year.

For the month of JUL 2011, there have been eight recovered stolen vehicles reported, as compared

to 12 recovered JUL 2010.


W E B B

J I MH O G G

D U V A L

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F R I O

LAREDO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR20-26 JUL 2011


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 ContentsCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE


Laredo SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds --

Bailouts --

Criminal Arrests 14

Fugitive Arrests 1


Pursuits --

Scouts/Decoys --


IAs/Referrals 27

IAs/USBP 452

OTMs 175

OTM Countries

Argentina 1

Colombia 1

Costa Rica 1

Ecuador 3

El Salvador 47

Guatemala 38

Honduras 72

India 3

Nicaragua 9

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 2,417 lbs

Cocaine 62.63 lbs

Heroin --

Methamphetamine 40.4 lbs

Currency $574,700.00

Other: --

Weapons

Handgun(s) 6

Long Gun(s) --

Grenades(s) --


Stolen --

Recovered 1


Laredo SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

$0 $0 $1,100

$574,700

$0

$100,000

$200,000

$300,000

$400,000

$500,000

$600,000

$700,000

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2,809.80

3,681.45

2,417.00

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On 21 JUL 2011, CBP/OFO Officers and USBP Agents working OPERATION COOPERATION at

Gateway to Americas Bridge POE I, Laredo, TX, initiated a secondary inspection on a silver 2003

Nissan Altima with MX plates driven by a male Mexican National. The agents seized $574,700 USD

concealed in the driver‟s side rear panel in the trunk. Subject, currency, and the vehicle were turned

over to ICE.

Gang Activity

On 15 JUL 2011, Laredo PD Officers arrested a male subject, identified as a LATIN KING gang

member, in the 500 blk of Convent in Laredo, TX. The subject was charged with Robbery and

officers recovered a fake handgun at the scene. The subject was remanded to Webb Co Jail.

On 23 JUL 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents working at the IH-35 Checkpoint apprehended a

SURENO-13 gang member with an extensive criminal history and in the US illegally. The subject

will be processed for return back to MX.


On 14 July, Webb Co Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a green 2000

Dodge Durango traveling southbound on IH-35, in Laredo, TX.

Subsequent search of the vehicle revealed 33 handgun magazines,

13 boxes of ammo, one suspected handgun silencer and four

semi-auto handguns. The contraband was concealed under the hood

and within the firewall of the vehicle. The male driver was arrested.

On 18 July, Webb Co Deputy located a grey 2000 Chevrolet Monte Carlo that was

reported stolen out of Laredo, TX. The case is still under investigation.



On 17 JUL 2011, Laredo PD Officers arrested three male subjects at the intersection

of Bencha St and Bob Bullock Loop in Laredo, TX. The subjects were charged with

Unlawful Carrying of Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by Felon and

Possession of Control Substance. Officers recovered two handguns at the scene.

All three subjects were remanded to Webb Co Jail.

On 21 JUL 2011, Laredo PD Officers arrested a male subject at the intersection of

Hendricks St and Okane St in Laredo, TX. The subject was charged with

Possession of Control Substance after officers recovered 32 doses of cocaine with

a total weight of 0.03 lbs. The Subject was booked and later remanded to Webb

Co Jail.

On 19 JUL 2011, Laredo PD Officers arrested two male subjects in the 3000 blk of

Wooster St in Laredo, TX. Officers recovered 40 lbs of marijuana at the scene.

Both subjects were remanded to Webb Co. Jail.

On 18 JUL 2011, CBP/OFO Officers seized 49.5 lbs of cocaine at the Gateway to the Americas

Bridge in Laredo, TX. The cocaine was concealed within a compartment behind the rear seat of a

silver 2008 Hyundai Sonata. The female driver was arrested, the vehicle and the narcotics were

seized.


CBP/OFO Officers at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge:

On 18 JUL 2011, CBP/OFO Officers

seized 18.6 lbs of methamphetamine

at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge in Laredo,

TX. The methamphetamine was

concealed within the front fender of a

white 2005 Ford Ranger. The male

driver was arrested, the vehicle and the

narcotics were seized.

On 18 JUL 2011, CBP/OFO Officers seized

175.3 lbs of marijuana at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge in

Laredo, TX. The marijuana was concealed within the tires

of a red 2007 Ford Lobo pickup. The female driver was

not arrested, but the vehicle and the narcotics were

seized.

On 18 JUL 2011, CBP/OFO Officers

seized 13.1 lbs of cocaine at the

Lincoln Juarez Bridge in Laredo, TX.

The cocaine was concealed within

the intake manifold of a 2000 Dodge

Dakota pickup. The female driver was

arrested, the vehicle and the

narcotics were seized.




On 20 JUL 2011, USBP Hebbronville

Agents working along FM-649, near

Hebbronville, TX, seized 469.1 lbs

of marijuana from an abandoned

green 1999 Chevrolet 2500 pickup.

No subjects were located. The

vehicle was seized, and the

marijuana was turned over to DEA.

On 23 JUL 2011, USBP Laredo North

Agents conducting checkpoint duties

seized 16 bundles of

methamphetamine weighing 21.8 lbs

in the dashboard area of a 2005 Ford

Focus. The driver, vehicle, and

contraband were turn over to DEA.Driver

Trevino, Juan

10/22/1989

Canales, Irene Melisa

10/26/1990

PassengerCONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE


On 23 JUL 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents at the IH-35 Checkpoint near Laredo,

TX, arrested two subjects, a male and a female, for illegally transporting three bundles

of marijuana with a total weight of 6.1 lbs. Both subjects, contraband and the vehicle

were turned over to DEA.

Driver

Gonzalez, Pedro

07/05/1976

Passenger

Bundoc, Monica Annette

06/13/1976


On 26 JUL 2011, USBP Laredo West

Agents seized 190 bundles of

marijuana with a total weight of

1,373.2 lbs located inside an

abandoned 2006 Ford F-350, on TX-

44 near Laredo, TX. The vehicle and

marijuana were turned over to DEA.

On 26 JUL 2011, USBP Laredo South Agents seized 353.3 lbs of

abandoned marijuana near Laredo, TX. Agents observed six subjects

absconding back to MX. The marijuana was turned over to DEA.

JOIC NOTE: The vehicle was disguised as a Patterson Drilling Co vehicle. Patterson

Drilling was the registered owner in Rio Grande City, but upon contact with Patterson

Drilling HQ, there are no vehicles registered to Patterson Drilling in Rio Grande City.


Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment

The Laredo Unified Command had a significant decrease in marijuana seizures this

reporting period. Cocaine seizures increased for the second consecutive week.

Methamphetamine increased significantly this week with two separate seizures.

Southbound “Operation Cooperation” yielded a $574,700 USD currency seizure.

Alien apprehensions decreased significantly in overall apprehensions, Unified Command referrals

and OTMs. The largest decrease was in Guatemalan apprehensions from 76 to 38.

No stolen vehicles were reported this week and only one stolen vehicle recovered.

The largest single marijuana seizure this week was 1,373.2 lbs, seized by USBP Laredo West

Agents. CBP/OFO seized 13.1 lbs of cocaine, concealed within the intake manifold of a 2000

Dodge Dakota.

Weapon seizures increased this week, totaling six. One handgun was equipped with a suspected

silencer.


K E N E D YS 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 SECTOR20-26 JUL 2011


CBP – USBPCBP – OFOICE USCG US Fish & WildlifeStarr CO HIDTADPSTexas RangersTHPTPWD Texas Military ForcesCameron CO SOHidalgo CO SOKenedy CO SOStarr CO SOWillacy CO SOBrownsville PD Edinburg PDHarlingen PD Hidalgo PD

Hidalgo Co Pct 3Hidalgo Co Pct 4La Grulla PD La Joya PDMercedes PDMission PD Palmview PDPalmhurst PDPenitas PD Pharr PDPort Isabel PDRaymondville PDRio Grande City PDRoma PD San Benito PD San Juan PDWeslaco PDUniv of Texas-Pan

American (UTPA) PD Univ of Texas-

Brownsville (UTB) PD




Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 2Bailouts 4Criminal Arrests 40Fugitive Arrests 1Gang Related Criminal Arrests 37Pursuits 7Scouts/Decoys --Spikings 1Splashdowns --

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 26.17 lbs

Heroin --

Methamphetamine --

Currency $ 18,056.00

OtherEcstasy (16pills),Xanax (49 pills),Roche (501 pills)

Weapons

Handgun(s) 1

Long Gun(s) 0Explosive(s) 0

Vehicles Stolen / RecoveredStolen 4

Recovered 3


IAs/Referrals 76

IAs/USBP 930OTMs 581

OTM Countries

Benin 1

El Salvador 189

Guatemala 172

Honduras 138India 47

Ecuador 6

Dominican Republic 6Romania 2

China 2

Nigeria 2Nicaragua 6

Sri Lanka 3Brazil 2

Peru 2Belize 2

Nepal 1


Rio Grande Valley SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

$220,005

$44,060$19,942

$18,056

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$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

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21,637.43 21,983.00

17,654.91

33,450.87

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10,000.00

15,000.00

20,000.00

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30,000.00

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81.46 117.05

309.70

26.170.00

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200.00

250.00

300.00

350.00

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Gang activity

The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 36 gang member arrests this reporting period. These

arrests were made by eight different agencies in the RGV sector. The gang members were arrested for

offenses such as, parole violation, possession of marijuana, assault on family member impede breathing,

evading arrest, theft of property, burglary of vehicle, contempt of child support, resisting arrest, possession

of controlled substance, failure to identify, sexual assault, aggravated robbery, aggravated sexual assault

child and probation violation. The arrestees have gang affiliation with:

Valluco Texas Chicano Brothers Sureno 13

South Side Bandito Tri-City Bombers Mexican Mafia

Texas Syndicate Po‟ Boys


The Pharr PD in conjunction with CBP are conducting Southbound Operations at the Pharr International

Bridge.

Additional informationPalmview PD requested assistance from DPS Air 108 with a pursuit that ended in a bailout

near Business 83 and Showers Rd. The Aircrew arrived on scene and began searching a

large orchard with the FLIR camera. A combined search between air and ground units

yielded the apprehension of two suspects. The vehicle was loaded with narcotics.

Palmview PD Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 1994 Chevrolet

Suburban. The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle continued at

a high rate of speed on Loma Linda Rd to the eastbound frontage road. The driver

slowed down and attempted to bailout. The vehicle came to a stop and officers found

457 lbs of marijuana inside the vehicle. Two male subjects were arrested.


South Padre Island PD requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in reference to locating

a green 2011 Chevrolet Camaro that was reported stolen on the island. The Aircrew

guided officers to the location of the vehicle. Officers confirmed the vehicle was the

one reported stolen. The driver and two passengers were arrested.


DPS Air 108 was illuminated with a high powered, green laser from a residence on

Lake Shore Dr in Edinburg, TX. The Aircrew requested assistance from McAllen PD

and Edinburg PD. Edinburg PD Officers kept surveillance on the residence until a

search warrant could be obtained. Officers entered and secured the area and located

the green laser in one of the rooms of the residence. Cocaine and marijuana

werealso located, along with multiple subjects in a back room.

Hidalgo Co SO Deputies responded to a residence in Mission, TX, in reference to a home

invasion. The homeowner reported that eight male subjects wearing ski masks entered

the residence armed with an AK-47 and submachine guns demanding drugs. The victim

stated nothing was taken from the residence and the subjects drove away in a black Dodge

Charger, black Chevrolet Tahoe and a brown Chevrolet Malibu.


USBP horse-mounted teams were conducting basic

maneuvers in which the horses were exposed to the

National Guard aircraft noise via low orbits and bringing

the aircraft from high hover to low hover in proximity to

the animals. The training scenario was deemed

successful.

OPERATION FLYING KNIGHT II

National Guard Aircrew conducted reconnaissance with

the International Liaison Unit and USBP agents from

the Veterans International Bridge to various points

downriver to identify sites of recent rock throwing

incidents. ILU was partnered with the Mexican Army

(SEDENA) who followed reconnaissance assets from

the Mexican side of the river. SEDENA relayed

intelligence of two potential narcotics events and

indicated crossing was imminent.

Palmhurst PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on a 1990 Chevrolet Corvette on

N. Conway. The Officer made contact with the driver who displayed criminal indicators. A

consent to search was requested and granted. The Officer found 15 tablets of

prescription-strength Tylenol with Codeine. The driver was arrested.



CBP Officers from the Pharr POE inspected an

inbound 2002 Dodge Neon with MX license

plates. A secondary inspection of the vehicle

revealed 15.12 lbs of cocaine concealed in all

four doors of the vehicle. The vehicle was

seized.

CBP Officers from the Roma POE inspected an outbound 2007 Chevrolet

pickup with MX license plates. A secondary inspection of the vehicle

revealed 12 firearms magazines concealed behind the drivers seat in a

brown paper bag of the vehicle.

Rio Grande City USBP Agents

seized 1,093 lbs of marijuana

near Los Ebanos, TX. The

Agents pursued a vehicle loaded

with narcotics for failure to yield.

The subjects inside the vehicle

threw homemade spikes

(caltrops) at agents and disabled

one USBP vehicle. Seven

subjects absconded into MX.

DEA assumed custody of the

narcotics and vehicle.



Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 3,762.50 lbs of marijuana at the Falfurrias USBP Checkpoint. One

adult male USC was arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics, subject and vehicle.



Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 11,803.65 lbs of marijuana

at the Falfurrias USBP Checkpoint. The bundles were

covered in cotton seed hulls. One adult male USC subject

was arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics,

subject and tractor trailer.

ANALYST NOTE: In the 08

JUL 2011 BOSA , it was

noted a hopper trailer with

bone meal was stopped at a

checkpoint. It is believed the

product in the hopper was

an attempt to evade

detection.



Starr Co SO Deputy assigned to Border Interdiction duties received information in

reference to a black 2001 Mazda Tribute that was loaded with narcotics and abandoned

on South La Prieta Rd. in Garceno, TX. The Deputy located the vehicle and upon

inspection found 252.8 lbs of marijuana in several bundles inside the vehicle.

Brownsville PD Officer conducted a traffic

stop on Boca Chica Blvd. Following the

stop, SIU narcotic agents conducted a

narcotics search. The search revealed

19.1 lbs of marijuana in eight bundles

concealed in a duffle bag inside the trunk

of the vehicle. Three male subjects were

arrested.

McAllen USBP Agents assisted CBP OFO Officers and Hidalgo Police Officers conduct

outbound operations at the Hidalgo POE with the seizure of $18,056 USD from a male

USC walking southbound into MX. The subject was released.

Edinburg PD K-9 Officer conducted a random check of out-going packages at a local mail

delivery service. Upon arrival Officer and K-9 began a free air search of packages ready to

be shipped out. K-9 alerted to a medium brown box as positive for narcotics. Officer obtain

a search warrant and opened the box. Officer found 5 lbs of marijuana in one bundle

inside the box.



Harlingen PD Special Investigations Unit (SIU) were conducting drug interdiction at a

local delivery service. A K-9 Officer conducted a free air search of suspicious

packages and positively alerted to narcotics. The packages were opened and

revealed a total of 84.55 lbs of marijuana.

Harlingen PD Special Investigations

Unit (SIU) were conducting drug

interdiction at a local delivery service.

K-9 Officer conducted a free air

search of suspicious packages with

an inhalation hazard label and

positively alerted to narcotics. The

packages were opened and revealed

a total of 87.4 lbs of marijuana.

JOIC Note: These are two different incidents at the same location on different days.

The other commonality is the type of concealment, buckets and boxes with punching bags.



La Joya PD conducted a traffic stop on a white Volvo. Officer made contact with the

female driver and received conflicting stories from the passengers. Officer observed

damp clothing on the passengers. Officer determined the passengers were in the country

illegally. USBP Agents were notified and assumed custody of four IAs, driver and

vehicle.

La Joya PD conducted a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet Cavalier. Officer made contact

with the driver and three passengers. Officer received conflicting stories from the driver

and passengers and determined the passengers were undocumented aliens. USBP

Agents were notified and took custody of the three IAs. The driver was issued a

citation for no driver‟s license.

Mission PD Officer received information in reference to possible undocumented subjects

being loaded in a green Chevrolet Suburban and traveling northbound on Conway from

the Madero area. Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle. The driver

refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The driver continued to evade arrest and made an

abrupt turn into a parking lot where he struck a moving vehicle. The driver and

approximately 15 - 20 subjects bailed out and ran into a wooded area. The Officer

notified USBP Agents who assisted in apprehending the driver and seven IAs.

Mission PD assisted USBP Agents in locating several undocumented subjects at

a local mobile home park. Officers made entry into the mobile home and located

61 undocumented subjects. The Agents assumed custody of all 61 UAs.



Rio Grande City PD Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 1996 Chevrolet

Suburban. The driver refused to stop and a short pursuit ensued. The driver and three

other subjects bailed out and absconded. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle

and located 9 undocumented aliens and 10 OTMs from El Salvador. USBP Agents

were contacted and assumed custody of all 19 subjects. The vehicle was seized.

Rio Grande City PD Officers attempted to

conduct a traffic stop on a 2004 GMC Yukon on

US-83 and Trophy St in Rio Grande City. The

vehicle refused to stop and a pursuit ensued.

The vehicle ended up by the Rio Grande

riverbank where one male subject bailed out

and jumped into the river escaping back to

Mexico. Officers discovered 346 lbs of

marijuana in 4 bundles inside the vehicle.

Officers discovered the vehicle was stolen out

of Weslaco, TX.

Mercedes PD received information in reference to two subjects that had escaped from a

residence on Minnesota Rd in Alamo, TX, where they were being detained against their

will by unknown persons. The subjects stated they were held against their will for 20

days and that the captors were demanding more money from them while they were in

captivity. Subjects reported that about 40 more illegal immigrants were still being held

against their will at the residence. Officers assisted by USBP and ICE located the

residence and debriefed the "ring leader.” Officers also checked another residence in

Edinburg and located 10 more IAs. All illegal immigrants were turned over to USBP

Agents.



Pharr PD K-9 Officer responded to

assist ICE and Pharr PD Narcotic

Officers with a traffic stop. The

Officer conducted a traffic stop on a

brown Lexus LS 300 on N. I Rd,

Pharr, TX. A search of the vehicle

revealed 11.02 lbs of cocaine and

a handgun. The two male USC

subjects were arrested.

Pharr PD K-9 Officer responded to assist Victoria Co SO and ATF in the execution of a

search warrant at a residence in Donna, TX. K-9 conducted an open air search of the

residence and alerted positive for narcotics. Deputies and Agents arrested one male

subject and seized 35 lbs of marijuana and a point blank interceptor ballistic vest.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens patrolling Falcon Lake

observed a Mexican Military helicopter as it crossed into the US just

northwest of Zapata, TX, in the Chipote Cove of Falcon Lake. The

helicopter entered US airspace and flew over the area where the game

wardens were and then returned to Mexico after spending a few minutes

on the Texas-side of the lake. Officials reported the incident to the

Zapata Co SO but game wardens were unable to determine why the

Mexican military helicopter crossed the lake. Officials state that game

wardens routinely see military helicopters conducting operations on the

Mexican-side of the lake.



Four Mexican Military Humvees crossed into the US without authorization at the Donna-Rio

Bravo International Bridge. CBP Field of Operation Officers from the Donna POE confirmed that 29

soldiers including a Major, armed with FN FAL rifles, crossed the international boundary and

entered the Donna POE. Homeland Security Investigators questioned several of the soldiers who

stated that they were from the 8th Military District HQ and were previously stationed near Mexico

City prior to the border detail. They further stated that they thought they could make a U-turn before

they got to the POE, but found that they could not. Homeland Security Investigators then contacted

their Commanding General who stated he would take the appropriate action. The Mexican soldiers

were very professional, courteous and cooperative.

Fabrique Nationale

FN FAL 50.63

7.62 x 51mm (.308 win)



DPS assisted by Rio Grande City USBP Agents, USBP Air and Marine, Starr Co HIDTA, and Starr

Co SO executed a search warrant at La Prieta Ranch after receiving information from HIDTA in

reference to the ranch being used as a staging area to load vehicle with narcotics. Agents and

Deputies discovered two bunkers being used to conceal narcotics within a metal barn and seized

6,933 lbs of marijuana in 356 bundles from inside the bunkers. One subject was arrested. DPS

assumed custody of the subject, vehicle and narcotics.



Brownsville PD received a tip in reference to narcotics at a residence. Agents set up

surveillance and developed probable cause to enter the residence. At the same time,

agents conducted a traffic stop on a gray Chevrolet van that had just left the residence.

During the investigation, agents discovered 16 Ecstasy pills, 501 Roche pills, and 49

Xanax pills. Three females and two males were arrested at the residence.


The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the seizure of over 33,000 lbs of marijuana.

This is a 89% increase from last week. Cocaine seizures decreased from 309.7 lbs reported last week to

26.17 lbs this week. There were no methamphetamine or heroin seizures reported this week. Currency

decreased to a total of $18,056 USD. The US Border Patrol, CBP OFO, DPS Aviation, DPS THP and CID,

Texas Rangers, Texas Parks and Wildlife, Mission PD, La Joya PD, Edinburg PD, Starr Co SO, Hidalgo

Co SO, Pharr PD, Rio Grande City PD, Brownsville PD, Mercedes PD, Palmview PD, Palmhurst PD, and

Harlingen PD contributed significantly to the narcotic seizures. Three significant seizures occurred this

week: 6,933 lbs of marijuana in a bunker, 11,803.65 lbs of marijuana from a tractor-trailer hopper, and

3,762.5 lbs of marijuana co-mingled with a load of merchandise in a tractor-trailer.

Illegal Alien apprehensions decreased for the reporting period down from 1,124 to 930 this week. The

OTM count increased from last week to a total of 581.

The Gulf Cartel and Zetas engaged in extensive firefights this past week in the cities of Matamoros,

Reynosa and Valle Hermoso, MX. The Mexican Military deployed assets to the shooting scenes and

managed to suppress the violence, but not before experiencing heavy gunfire. Two DTO members were

killed and one soldier and one civilian were injured. The cartels continue to employ blockade tactics

utilizing buses. The violent encounters are expected to continue as the Zetas attempt to gain a foothold in

the territory. Effective coordination continues between the USBP International Liaison Unit and the

Mexican Military that has resulted in the dispatch of a Mexican Army helicopter and ground units to

locations near the Rio Grande. Texas Military Forces NG Aviation deployed two helicopters to the RGV

AOR and worked in conjunction with USBP ILU and Mexican Military to locate smuggling routes and

target DTO activity.

As reported in last week‟s BOSA Assessment, a US Deputy Marshal had a bullet proof vest, wind breaker

and baseball cap (all with the US Marshal‟s insignia) stolen from his vehicle in McAllen, TX. Less than 24

hrs later, the stolen items were recovered. One subject was arrested.

RGV JOIC Sector Assessment


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COASTAL BEND UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR20 – 26 JUL 2011


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



Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 1

Bailouts 1


Fugitive Arrests 161


Pursuits 8

Scouts/Decoys 1


IAs/Referrals 36

IAs/USBP --

OTMs 6

OTM Countries

El Salvador 1

Guatemala 1

India 4

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 483.47 lbs

Cocaine 49.88 lbs

Heroin 0.01 lbs


Currency $ 37,071.00

Other

Lorazepam (11 pills),

Xanax (62 pills),

Ecstasy (19 pills),

Hydrocodone (6 pills)

Weapons

Handgun(s) 8

Long Gun(s) 5

Explosive(s) --


Stolen 4

Recovered 8


Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

IAs apprehended in the Coastal Bend

JOIC Sector and reported by USBP

Stations Kingsville, Corpus Christi and

Falfurrias, are reported in the RGV JOIC

statistics because the above listed USBP

stations report to USBP Sector (Rio

Grande Valley) HQ in McAllen.

Referrals noted on the previous page are

IAs apprehended by Coastal Bend Unified

Command members (local and county)

that ultimately turn over their

apprehensions to USBP.

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$195,164

$154,338

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Gang ActivityHermanos Pistoleros Latinos 3

Texas Syndicate 1Known gang-type apprehensions this reporting week

US Coast Guard conducted a safety inspection on a 78-ft fishing vessel outside of

Matagorda Bay. During the inspection, it was found that three of the five crew

members were illegal aliens and one was a member of the TEXAS SYNDICATE

gang. The vessel, whose home port is in Port Lavaca, TX, was issued eight citations

by the USCG.

Additional informationUS Coast Guard conducted a safety inspection on a 84-ft fishing vessel in the Gulf of

Mexico. During the inspection, it was found that one of the five crew members was an

illegal alien. The vessel, whose home port is in Palacios, TX, was issued five citations

by the USCG.

Kingsville Special Crimes and Narcotics Taskforce seized $35,840 USD concealed inside a tool box

in the bed and in a cooler in the front seat of a 2000 Ford F-350 pickup during a traffic stop. The

male driver was traveling to an unknown destination. The Task Force was working from information

supplied by DPS/CID Corpus Christi.


DPS/CID Corpus Christi working in Nueces Co seized 19.84 lbs of cocaine concealed in

the back seat of a 2006 Ford Mustang. The male driver and male passenger were

detained as part of an ongoing investigation.


THP Kleberg Co seized 82.4 lbs of marijuana concealed in the seat and

trunk of a 1997 Pontiac Grand Prix. The male driver and male passenger

were traveling on US-77N from Edinburg, TX, to Dallas, TX.

George West PD assisted by Live Oak Co SO seized 153 lbs of marijuana concealed

inside a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban SUV. The male driver was traveling on US-287N.

The subject‟s point of origin and destination are not reported.

George West PD assisted by Live Oak Co SO seized 130 lbs of marijuana concealed

inside a 2007 Chevrolet PU. The male driver was traveling on US-59E from Hidalgo,

TX, to Houston, TX.

Kingsville PD seized a 2008 Jeep

Liberty SUV which is a suspected

contraband smuggling vehicle. The

female driver and male passenger

were traveling on US-77S from

Williamson, GA, to Brownsville, TX,

and were released. Male passenger

was out on bond for possession of

narcotics.

Smuggling

compartment behind

passenger side air

bag.


THP Jim Wells Co seized 113 lbs of marijuana concealed in the seats of a 1998 Mercury

Sable. The female driver and male passenger were traveling on US-281N from Mercedes,

TX, to San Antonio, TX.

Marijuana bundles

concealed inside

of seats.


ANALYST NOTE: The red substance appears to be a red grease in between the different

plastic packaging. Some smugglers believe that grease masks the smell of narcotics. Red

grease is generally an automotive lubricant.


DPS/CID Corpus Christi working in Nueces Co

seized $32,555 USD and a handgun during

the execution of a search warrant at a

residence. The search also yielded the

recovery of stolen items from Aransas Co and

one male subject was arrested. NOTE: This

information was featured on a previous BOSA. The

photography was obtained during this reporting period.

DPS/CID Corpus Christi working in Nueces Co seized two rifles

and two shotguns that were reported stolen during the execution

of a search warrant at a residence. The search also yielded the

recovery of several other stolen items including some weapon

accessories. One male subject was arrested. NOTE: This information

was featured on a previous BOSA. The photography was obtained during this reporting

period.



Coastal Bend JOIC’s Sector AssessmentMarijuana seizures increased in the Coastal Bend Sector over the last reporting period from

237.176 lbs to 483.47 lbs. There was an increase in cocaine seizures from 19.83 lbs to 49.88 lbs.

Additionally, small amounts of heroin and methamphetamine were also reported seized this week.

Two currency seizures totaling $37,071 USD was a decrease from $154,338 USD reported last

week. IA referrals and pursuits increased this period while OTM referrals, absconds and gang

related arrests decreased this period. US-77 N/S, US-59N, US-281N and

US-287N were the locations of narcotic and currency seizures.

A review of the Falfurrias Checkpoint on US-281N indicated that between 21-27 JUL 2011 there

was 16,881.84 lbs of marijuana and no cocaine seized. This is an increase from last week‟s total of

547.06 lbs of marijuana and a decrease from 253.2 lbs of cocaine seized. The Falfurrias

Checkpoint reports indicate that two tractor trailers were seized attempting to conceal marijuana

loads totaling 15,566 lbs. No commercial buses were found to conceal contraband materials at the

Falfurrias Checkpoint during this reporting period.

A review of the Sarita Checkpoint on US-77N indicated 414.2 lbs of marijuana and no cocaine

reported as seized. This was a slight decrease from last week‟s total of 475.6 lbs of marijuana and

trace amount of cocaine seized. No tractor trailer or commercial buses were found to conceal

contraband materials at the Sarita Checkpoint during this reporting period.

Tractor/trailer combinations continue to be seen in the Coastal Bend Sector smuggling very large

loads of marijuana along US-281N.


Drug Smuggling via the Gulf of Mexico

The US Coast Guard has been tracking lanchas (smallpassenger motorboats) encountered in the Gulf ofMexico. Often boats leave the Playa Baghdad, Mexico,area and make their way north into the Texas waters.Some lanchas participate in drug smuggling, aliensmuggling and/or illegal fishing.

Narcotics smuggling offload areas are typicallyobserved along the beaches of South Padre Island, aswell as Boca Chica Beach, south of the BrownsvilleShip Channel. A lancha will land on the beach, unloadthe contraband into a vehicle or bury it at adesignated location, and then retreat back to sea.Most of the loads that are seized during this type ofsmuggling operation are large loads with 1,500+ lbs ofmarijuana.

“Wash-ups” are bundles of narcotics possibly droppedoff a boat, planned or accidental, dropped from boatsvia transfer at sea, floated into shore oncurrent/waves/tide from a sunken ship, or othermethods unknown at this time. Criminals then drivealong the beach attempting to locate the bundles.

~ 52 mi (From Playa Baghdad to

Mansfield Canal)

Lanchas

Wash-upJAN 2010

Wash-upJUN 2011

~ 60 mi (From Mansfield

Canal to Northern point of Padre Island National

Seashore)

Approx. 9 mi from Playa Baghdad to Brownsville



Intracoastal Waterway

The ICW is utilized by smugglers, who conceal their contraband in the framing of

the boat, or conceal their contraband in containers, sometimes water-tight

containers like Pelican cases. Often if the smugglers suspect a water interdiction,

they will toss the containers over the side of the boat.

1988 Kenner boat. Four suspects were arrested in the Baffin Bay area

and were en route from Port Mansfield, TX, to

the Kaufman boat ramp in Riviera, TX.

Early APR 2011, CID Corpus Christi, Kingsville Task Force, ICE and TPWD seized 1,248 lbs of marijuana concealed

inside modified compartment areas of the floor of a

Drug Smuggling via the ICW

Rivera, TX

Port Mansfield, TX

SaritaCheckpoint

The Intracoastal waterway (ICW) is a highway for water vessels to navigate a route without many of the hazards of travel on the open sea and connects major coastal ports in this region. It

runs between Padre Island and the US mainland. The southern most entry into

the ICW is at the Brownsville Port.

Retrieval of Pelican Cases – FEB 2011



Statewide

Corridor

Seizures

THP [Carson Co.] –• 34 lbs of cocaine – false compartments in

front fenders; Phoenix, AZ to Oklahoma City, OK.

• 33 lbs marijuana – trunk; Phoenix, AZ to Indianapolis, IN.


THP [Chambers Co.] –• 11 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Houston,

TX to Alexandria, LA.

THP [Milam Co.] –• 1 lb of crack – clothing;

Austin, TX to Longview, TX.

THP [Navarro Co.] –• 1.42 lbs of cocaine – trunk; Houston,

TX to Dallas, TX.• 34lbs marijuana – trunk; Houston,

TX to undisclosed destination.

THP[Atascosa Co.] –• 7 lbs of marijuana – floor; Elsa, TX to

San Antonio, TX.

THP [Palo Pinto Co.] –• 0.55 lbs of cocaine – bed of truck;

Fort Worth, TX to Abilene, TX.

THP [Oldham Co.] –• 23.62 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Eugene, OR

to Fayetteville, NC.• 17.37 lbs of marijuana – trunk; Tucson, AR

to Lawton, OK.

CID [Harris Co.] –• 139 Hydroponic plants and 45 lbs of

processed marijuana – indoor grow; Cypress, TX.

THP [Titus Co.] –• 15 lbs of marijuana – trunk;

Dallas, TX to Little Rock, AR.• 80 lbs of marijuana – gas tank;

San Antonio, TX to Springfield, IN.

Tropical Storm Don in the Gulf of Mexico

THP [Liberty Co.] –• 16.08 lbs of marijuana – spare tire;

Houston, TX to Indianapolis, IN.

THP [Williamson Co.] –• 11 stolen firearms, 10 bars of silver, gold

and silver coins and $6,000 USD – back seat; Colorado County, TX to Iowa.


28 JUL 2011: THP Canton conducted a traffic stop on a 1998

Ford Crown Victoria, bearing NC registration. A consent to

search was not granted, so the K-9 Unit was called to the

scene. Following a positive alert, a probable cause search

revealed two large duffle bags in the trunk of the vehicle

containing 30 lbs of marijuana and a shotgun with

an altered stock. The contraband was traveling from

Dallas, TX, to Williamson, North Carolina.

ANALYST NOTE:The presence of Bondo (putty) can be

an indicator that the vehicle has been

tampered with.

28 JUL 2011: THP Sulphur Springs conducted a traffic stop on a 1994 Chevrolet

Silverado, bearing IN registration. A consent to search revealed seven bundles

of marijuana (totaling 80 lbs), in the auxiliary diesel tank. The marijuana

was traveling from San Antonio, TX to Springville, IN.



Columbus. TX27JUL 2011: THP Georgetown conducted a traffic

stop on a 2005 Dodge 150, bearing TX registration.

Following a consent to search, DPS-CID assisted and

recovered a total of 11 stolen long guns, ten 10 oz

silver bars, numerous gold and silver coins, and

approximately $6,000 USD throughout the vehicle.

The driver stated he was traveling from

Colorado Co, TX, to IA.


Iowa


25 JUL 2011: THP Corsicana conducted a traffic stop on a 2009 Chevrolet

Malibu, bearing IN registration. A consent to search was denied and DPS K-9

was called to the scene. Following a positive alert, a probable cause search

revealed two large bundles wrapped in green cellophane, containing a total of

34 lbs of marijuana, in the trunk of the vehicle. The marijuana was

traveling from Houston, TX to an undisclosed destination.

20 JUL 2011: THP Brenham conducted a traffic stop on a

rented 2010 Chevrolet Malibu, bearing FL registration. During

initial interview, the Trooper learned that the individual who

rented the vehicle was not present. In addition, numerous

criminal indicators were observed from all three occupants. A

consent to search was given and the vehicle and subjects

were escorted to the DPS office. A total of $7,183 USD was discovered in the socks of one of the passengers. The

cash was traveling from Dallas, TX, to Del Rio, TX.

ANALYST NOTE:Drug traffickers will wrap their narcotics

in numerous layers of plastic in hopes of

eluding detection from K-9 Units



25 JUL 2011: THP Mineral Wells conducted a traffic stop on a

1992 GMC pickup, bearing TX registration. A consent to search

revealed 0.55 lbs of cocaine concealed inside a five gallon

bucket , covered with an old sheet, in the bed of the pickup. The

cocaine was en route to Abilene, TX from Fort Worth, TX.

Fort Worth, TXAbilene, TX

Cocaine discovered in 5-

gallon bucket



18 JUL 2011: Pleasanton PD conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 GMC

Yukon, bearing TX registration. A consent to search revealed four

conspicuous packages, wrapped in black electrical tape with

improvised, duct tape handles. Upon further review, the packages

contained cocaine bundles underneath lead plates and the tape. A

total of 30 lbs of cocaine was seized as well as an additional

$1,231 USD. The contraband was en route to Pleasanton, TX from

Pharr, TX.

ANALYST NOTE:

All 3 bundles were wrapped in sheets of

lead in an attempt to elude X-rays and

backscatter devices at the POEs.

Bundles within duffle bag

in back seat

ANALYST NOTE:

Improvised duct tape handles for

ease in manipulating heavy bundles.



"Through coordinated and strategic efforts like Project Delirium, weare disrupting the operations of Mexican drug cartels in the UnitedStates and Mexico," said Deputy Attorney General James Cole."Today, we see drug traffickers operating in urban and ruralcommunities alike. The arrests and seizures we are announcingtoday have stripped La Familia of its manpower, its deadly product

and its profit, and helped make communitieslarge and small safer. The department isdetermined to continue our aggressive efforts,along with our Mexican law enforcementpartners, to diminish and ultimately eliminatethe threat posed by these dangerous groups.“Project Delirium has resulted in almost 2,000arrests in the last 20 months, the Departmentof Justice said.

As a result of the Castrejon investigation,

$196,600 USD, 2 lbs of methamphetamine,

7.7 lbs of cocaine, and 7 weapons were seized.

In July 2010, DPS-CID, FBI and DEA-HIDTA began a joint investigation into the Jaimes-

Maldonado Castrejon DTO, who was responsible for trafficking large amounts of

methamphetamine and cocaine into the Austin, TX area, with a distribution network to

include Texas, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, Florida and Michigan. As a result of the

year-long investigation, there was a 21-count Federal Indictment charging 35

individuals with Possession and Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine and Cocaine, and

Conspiracy to Launder Monetary Instruments. The majority of the arrests were made in

Austin, while the others were either arrested in Foley, AL, or were already in custody.

The Jaimes-Maldonado Castrejon DTO has been linked to the La Familia Michoacana

Drug Cartel through the Project Delirium.

Project



SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICOSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICO



CD. JUÁREZ – On 25 JUL 2011, an armed fight between rival gangs began inside the Municipal CERESO

prison when three armed inmates took over an area of the prison reserved for prisoners who have not yet

been sentenced. Initially, the incident was reported as a breakout attempt. Seventeen inmates were killed

and two others were seriously injured. Among those killed were two inmates whom Juárez city officials

identified as USCs. Luis Adrian Estrada Pérez was being held under kidnapping charges, and Nicolas

Frias Salas, had been charged with homicide and possession of illegal weapons. The prison violence was

the first major incident inside CERESO since the beginning of the city's current administration. Federal

police officers entered CERESO to regain control, and the municipal police and the Mexican army also

responded, closing off the streets outside the prison.

Significant events in Mexico (cont)

Inmates under control while

a facility search is

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CERESO

Guards in

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Cd. Juárez Municipal Police outside the Municipal CERESO.


CD. JUÁREZ – On 25 JUL 2011, Cd. Juarez Police Chief Julian

Leyzaola‟s convoy was fired upon by at least twenty members of the

Federal Police who were responding to the riot at the Social Rehabilitation

Center (Cereso). The Municipal Government filed a criminal complaint

with the Attorney General's Office against the federal agents who fired

shots from their rifles at Julian Leyzaola‟s vehicle from a distance of five to

ten meters. More than ten agents who participated in the attack have been

identified in the complaint filed with the Attorney General's Office. Visibly

concerned, Julian Leyzaola said that he went to the prison after

investigating a burning vehicle nearby, whose occupants also attacked

Cd. Juárez Police Chief

Julian Leyzaola at

CERESO.


municipal police officers. He added that while approaching the CERESO, he heard gunfire in the direction

of his vehicle which was escorted by Municipal Police patrol vehicles. He said there were about ten

Federal Police officers who shot at his unit from positions on the ground at close range.

Bullet strikes on Cd.

Juárez Chief of Police

Leyzaola„s armored

Chevrolet Suburban


CD. JUÁREZ – On 20 JUL 2011, an agent of the Policía

Estatal Única (formerly Cipol) was shot and killed while

driving a late model Mercury Navigator on Presa de la

Amistad and Presa Falcón streets in Colonia

Independencia. The agent was armed with an AR-15, but

was unable to return fire.


CD. JUÁREZ – On 20 JUL 2011, a man identified as a public transportation

inspector was shot and killed near the intersection of Zaragoza and

Independencia Boulevards. An undisclosed number of 9mm shell casings

were recovered at the scene.

CD. JUÁREZ – On 20 JUL 2011, one municipal

police officer was shot and killed and three

others were wounded when gunmen entered

the El Nivel Bar located at the intersection of

20 de Noviembre and Uruguay streets in

colonia El Barreal. The officers were off-duty.

CD. JUÁREZ – On 21 JUL 2011, the body of a man was located in an

abandoned house near Raya and Labrio streets in colonia Anapra. The

body displayed signs of torture and the head was covered with adhesive

tape and the hands and feet were bound.



CD. JUÁREZ – On 25 JUL 2011, a female ex-police officer was shot and

killed in front of her son‟s home near the intersection of Avena and Plátano

streets in colonia El Granjero. Two of her sons, both ex-policemen, were

murdered earlier.

CD. JUÁREZ – On 25 JUL 2011, a man was shot and killed after

being removed from his van by three female assassins near the

intersection of Otumba and Gómez Farías streets in colonia

Corregidora.


CD. JUÁREZ – On 25 JUL 2011, Mayor Hector Murguia

announced that the Federal Police will leave Cd Juárez in SEPT

2011. On 28 JUL 2011, interior minister Francisco Blake made a

statement that the 5,000 federal police currently deployed in Cd

Juárez will not be withdrawn. This conflict is a result of Mayor

Murguia and Police Chief Julian Leyzaola accusing federal police

officers of firing on a Chief Leyzaola‟s convoy. The Federal

Officers claimed that the shooting was the result of confusion.




MAGUARICHIC – On 24 JUL 2011, news reports

indicated the people of the Tarahumara and

Uruachiare mountain communities were fearful since

planes full of gunmen arrived and took over roads and

trails, apparently in an attempt to guard a new route to

move shipments of marijuana and poppy produced in

Alta and Baja Tarahumara in the Mexican state of

Chihuahua. For several weeks, the inhabitants of the

region in the towns of Maguarichi, Guazapares,

Batopilas and Uruachi, reported increased traffic from

trucks with double trailers that have been seen near

mountain paths. Long caravans of vehicles were in

routes not previously used for the trafficking of drugs.

The groups of men that arrived in the area by aircraft

apparently came from Sonora to protect the new drug

route. Alfredo Salazar Ramírez, reportedly linked to

the Sinaloa cartel, is believed to be responsible for the

logistics operation to remove hundreds of tons of

marijuana that was left stranded on farms and

communities. Two months ago, armed men took

command of the Jícamorachi community, inhabited by

about 150 people. They burned houses and killed six

men. The state Attorney General said that the cause

of violence is the confrontation between local groups

linked to the structure of organized crime in the region.

Federal Police on patrol

Salazar-Ramirez,

Jesus Alfredo

AKA “Mune”, “Indio

W/M 5‟7”, 170 lbs

YOB: 1974

POB: Chinipas,

Chihuahua, MX

DEA Case# W330767029

Wanted for: Trafficking in cocaine,

conspiracy

NOTE: Armed and dangerous,

licensed pilot, has been

known to travel via private

aircraft throughout Mexico

DEA Fugitive



MICHOACÁN - Police have arrested an alleged leader of the Knights Templar in the

southeastern Mexican state of Michoacán. Security forces said Bulmaro Salinas

Munoz, alias "El Men," was arrested in Morelia on 24 JUL 2011, where he was

believed to have been the cartel's local chief since AUG 2010. The 33-yr-old is

accused of extortion, kidnapping and involvement in the murder of 21 people.

Mexican officials said Salinas was imprisoned in the US in 2004 on drug and

weapons possession charges. He allegedly began his career in La Familia Michoacán. Officials say he

later broke off to join the newly formed cartel, the Knights Templars. Michoacán has witnessed fighting

between the two factions. The Knights Templar is suspected of killing 23 people in mid-JUN, leaving

bodies across Michoacán with threatening notes for rivals.

REYNOSA – According to Mexican Secretariat of National Defense

(SEDENA), the skeletal remains of six persons and four unmarked

gravesites with 11 bodies have been discovered in Reynosa since the

start of this month. SEDENA did not state the locations where the graves or the skeletons

were found, nor did it identify the bodies. It could not be determined if the bodies and remains

are warring members of criminal organizations or their victims. The bodies and the skeletal

remains that were found this month were located during ongoing military initiatives against

criminal organizations and elements called “Operacion Noreste.” This month‟s operations

also included the seizure of 805 weapons, 37 grenades, a grenade launcher, two rocket

launchers, a rocket, 10 telescopic sights, an airplane, 115 vehicles, including seven armored

vehicles, and 15 Kevlar helmets. Troops also seized 16 containers or tanks, 47,773 rds of

ammo, 1,729 magazines, 325 marijuana plants, 1,825 lbs of marijuana, a tractor-trailer, 99

radios, 23 bullet-proof vests, three motorcycles, and other drugs, equipment, clothes, and

goods. A total of 77 suspects were arrested. Three additional suspects were killed and two

were injured.


http://aljazeera.com/news/americas/2011/07/201172563859246325.html


The Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Intelligence Center (RGVBIC) received information regarding a gun

battle that took place in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico, across from the RGV‟s eastern corridor.

Information indicates that the gun battle was between a Transnational Criminal Organization (TCO) and

the Mexican Military. The gun battle took place on Calle Sexta and Agapito Gonzalez (approximately 3.5

miles south of B&M POE in Brownsville, TX). There were no reports of injuries or deaths.

NUEVO LEON - Mexican soldiers on patrol in the town of Benito

Juarez, Nuevo Leon, observed a suspicious vehicle that accelerated

when they were spotted. The vehicle was intercepted and the three

occupants questioned. One of the occupants was a former police

officer. The military conducted a search of the vehicle and in the trunk

they found two dead men that had signs of being tortured and had

their hands taped behind their backs.


NUEVO LEON - Police on patrol found two bodies of a man and a

woman who had been killed in the city of Montemorelos, Nuevo

Leon. Both victims were approximately 20 years of age and were left

on Ricardo Rodríguez Street, not far from a major highway. Both had

the letter Z marked on their backs and were found with a poster

signed by Los Zetas, where they also sent threats to members of the

Gulf Cartel. It appeared that both victims were brutally tortured andappeared to have been killed by blunt trauma. Neither victim has been identified. At the same time, in the

town of Allende, police found the dismembered body of an unidentified man. Authorities are not certain if

the two cases are related.



GUADALUPE – On 22 JUL 2011, two Nuevo Leon state police

officers, who were bodyguards to US Consulate General

Nace Crawford (Monterrey), were killed while off duty. The two

officers were gunned down while driving down Morones Prieto

Avenue in the Monterrey suburb of Guadalupe. The area has

been the scene of frequent drug-gang related executions and

several police killings. Officer Rolando Ábrego González, was

pronounced dead at the scene of the crime and Officer Arturo

Gerardo Zavala Ramos, later died in a nearby hospital. The US

Consulate in Monterrey suffered its first attack on 12 OCT 2008,

when unknown persons fired weapons and threw a grenade

against the front of the building. Last AUG, the US government

obligated staff to remove their minor children from the city after

an attack outside an elite private school.

INGUALA - On 20 JUL 2011, the decapitated bodies of the Regional

Ministerial Police Coordinator, Clemente Antonio Casarrubias, and the

Ministerial Police Chief, Mario Florez Zarate, were recovered along the

Iguala-Teloloapan highway (near Lomas del Coyote) in Iguala, Guerrero.

Two narco messages left at the scene:

Message one: “This will happen to all the police commanders that support

Los Caballeros Templarios because La FM (Familia Michoacana) is now in

Altamirano. Sincerely, El 28”.

Message two: “This will happen to all the Templarios; traitors and

kidnappers. Sincerely, La Familia Michoacana, with pride, El 28”.



Significant events in Mexico (cont) ACAPULCO - La Barredora and El Cartel Independiente de Acapulco (CIDA), the two local groups

responsible for the violence in Acapulco, are former members of the Beltran Leyva organization. CIDA is

led by Antonio Barragan "el Melon," Moises Montero “el Coreano," "el Cholo," Victor Aguirre and Eden

Parra. La Barredora is led by Heber Jair Sosa "el Cremas," Christrian Hernandez "el Cris," and Victor

Galeana "el Gordo". After Edgar Valdez Villarreal, aka "La Barbie,” and his father-in-law, Carlos

Montemayor, aka "El Charro" were arrested, the low level members broke into smaller local groups that

are at war with each other. Both groups make a living mostly from extortion, kidnappings and control of the

local drug market. They fight for control of organized crime in Acapulco, and to keep other groups out.

These two groups use of extreme violence against enemies and federal police and military personnel to

terrorize the local population. On 22 JUL 2011, two heads were hung from the Bicentenario overpass and

the bodies of victims, accused of being associates of CIDA, left on the roadway, covered in tarps by La

Barredora. Messages left at the site were addressed to leaders of CIDA, pointing to the rival La Barredora

as the perpetrators. The torsos were abandoned and the heads hung in public view of passing motorists.

On 19 JUL 2011, two other heads were hung on a pedestrian overpass with the dismembered bodies left

on the roadway below, with a similar message also left at that site.



SINALOA - On 20 JUL 2011, Mexican soldiers found a large methamphetamine lab built 11 ft below

ground in La Cruz de Elota, Sinaloa state. According to Mexico's Secretariat of National Defense

(SEDENA), the underground space was about 2,153 sq ft with a tunnel that was 5 ft wide and 115 ft long

leading to the lab from the surface. The entrance to the tunnel was concealed under a large pile of

shredded wood, similar to garden mulch. Beneath the ground, the walls and ceiling appear to be made of

cinderblock (the ceiling probably is rebar-reinforced), and two of the rooms were reportedly still under

construction. A generator provided electricity and powered three complete production lines. SEDENA

reports indicate that the structure contained two forklifts, probably for moving large quantities of

precursors and finished product into and out of the lab via the tunnel. This second subterranean meth lab

is the second found in Sinaloa. The first was discovered 28 JUN 2011 in San Antonio, MX 146 miles

northwest of this latest find. The La Cruz de Elota lab appears to be more professionally constructed,

though the lab in San Antonio had two levels, including living space and a bathroom, and was equipped

with electricity, a ventilation system and air conditioning. Both labs were found in the home territory of the

Sinaloa cartel, which specializes in methamphetamine production and smuggling, and both were found in

inland towns that are near seaports and were apparently capable of producing large volumes of meth. The

Sinaloa cartel appears to be taking great pains to increase its methamphetamine production while

improving the security and concealment of its production facilities. The ownership of the land on which the

two labs were found is unknown, but it seems unlikely that facilities of such strategic value would be built

on land not owned by the cartel running the operation.

Methamphetamine lab found in La Cruz Elota, Sinaloa – 28 JUL 2011

According to SEDENA

statistics, the dismantling of

synthetic drug labs is up

700% when compared to

2007 data.



The military announced the seizure of more than 800 tons of precursor chemicals in central Mexico, a new

record in this crucial but under-reported front of the war on drugs. On 18 JUL 2011, Mexican armed forces

raided an industrial warehouse in the central state of Queretaro, seizing a 839.5 metric tons of material

used to make methamphetamine. It was stored in more than 30,000 sacks, each weighing about 25

kilograms. This is the largest seizure of precursor chemicals in the country's history. It dwarfed the

previous record, 200 tons of chemicals seized by Mexican Marines in AUG 2010. Except for marijuana, all

major drugs require chemical inputs, either to produce synthetic drugs, like methamphetamine, or to

process naturally occurring substances (coca plants, heroin poppies) and make them ready to consume.

Meth can be made a number of different ways, but its main precursor chemicals are pseudoephedrine and

ephedrine. The most common method of meth production involves the use of phosphorus (which is red),

ephedrine or pseudoephedrine (which is white), and iodine (which is blue or violet). This form of

production originated on a small scale in the Midwest and Southern US. When US law enforcement

officials cracked down on meth in the 1980s, production of the drug moved to Mexico where it has since

taken on a much more industrial form. Now it is frequently made in large “super labs,” with more complex

chemical reactions that require giant drug-producing reactors, such as the two labs recently discovered in

Sinaloa, MX. According to the US Drug Enforcement Administration‟s (DEA) 2010 National Drug Threat

Assessment, efforts by Mexican authorities to limit the import of vast amounts of methamphetamine

precursor chemicals have failed to cut production, and merely resulted in drug trafficking organizations

using “alternative, less efficient precursors.” Currently, the DEA reports that around 80% of the US's meth

is produced in Mexico. The fact that these chemicals all have legal farming or medical uses makes it

especially difficult for authorities to crack down on their sale.

ANALYST NOTE: Mexican DTOs smuggle ephedrine and pseudoephedrine (both prohibited in Mexico)

from source areas in China and India using indirect smuggling routes that include transit through Central

Africa, Europe, and South America. In addition, packages containing ephedrine and pseudoephedrine are

commonly mislabeled as other items during transit to avoid law enforcement inspection at air and seaports

in Mexico. The recent super labs discovered in Mexico can also produce MDMA (Ecstasy) using the same

precursor chemicals, only utilizing a different manufacturing process.CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE

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CYBERCRIME

There have been recent claims that Mexican DTOs are forcibly recruiting computer programmers

to conduct illegal activities. An intern at a research center in a Mexico City college was offered a

job at company known as “Productos Foca.” He was enticed into working on a project in Acapulco

with the promise of a 10,000 peso bonus ($850), equivalent to his monthly wage. His final task in

Acapulco was in a house in the Brisas del Marques area, where he was supposedly required to

help set up email accounts for his client. He soon discovered that the client was Edgar Valdez

Villareal, aka “La Barbie,” the now-captured leader within the Beltran Leyva Organization (BLO).

The intern was fearful and felt compelled to do as he was instructed. On 31 JUL 2010, police raided

the residence where he was working and sleeping. He was accused of carrying weapons belonging

to the army and was told that the Mac computer he was using was stolen property. Mexican DTOs

are allegedly coercing Mexican computer programmers to help them to steal information to clone

credit cards and passports. Mexican DTOs are increasingly demonstrating a desire to make money

from cybercrime. They are attracted by the high profits and minimal risks, offered by cybercrimes

like fraud, theft, and piracy. Mexico is becoming a global hub for cybercrime, due to its growing

population of computer users and large number of pre-existing criminal networks. Many of these

groups have seen their drug trafficking profits squeezed by the crackdown on DTOs, and are

turning to other illegal activities to bring in income.

ANALYST NOTE: According to a 2009 report by security firm Grupo Multisistemas de Seguridad Industrial,

the most reported cyber-crimes in Mexico are piracy and information stealing. Mexican Cartels are using

Twitter and other social networks as a method of communication with one another, using coded terms and

phrases, in addition to inciting fear amongst communities, such as brutal executions posted on YouTube.

A preliminary study conducted by SRT Wireless and DPS in DEC 2010 identified a hacker wireless access

point across the border from Zapata Co in Mexico. (suspected of attempting to infiltrate CBP Border

cameras). The recent APR 2011 border study, which began in Brownsville and concluded in El Paso, not

only confirmed the existence of the known hacker wireless access point near Zapata, but also one in

Mexico near the El Paso border operating on Radio Frequency (RF) Channel 14.

Significant Events in Mexico (cont)



UPDATES & ASSESSMENT

OPERATION BORDER STAR


Absconds 9

Bailouts 7


Fugitive Arrests 214


Pursuits 16

Scouts/Decoys 4

Caltrops 1

Splashdowns 0


IAs/Referrals 151

IAs/USBP 1,829

OTMs 916

OTM Countries

Argentina 1

Belize 1

Benin 1

Brazil 4

China 2

Columbia 4

Costa Rica 1

Dominican Republic 6

Ecuador 12

El Salvador 189

Ghana 1

Guatemala 250

Honduras 290

India 54

Kenya 2

Nepal 1

Nicaragua 19

Nigeria 2

Peru 2

Romania 2

South Korea 3

Sri Lanka 3

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 216.36 lbs

Heroin 0.02 lbs


Currency $635,625.00

WeaponsHandgun(s) 20

Long Gun(s) 11


Stolen 33

Recovered 41

Combined totals from all Unified Commands during this reporting period:

*Prices based on NDIC mid-2010 average of Texas cities retail prices:

$551/lb marijuana, $29,508/lb cocaine, and $38,068/lb

methamphetamine.



OBS Weekly Assessment

Marijuana seizures almost doubled from 25,149.71 lbs last week

to 41,025.06 lbs this week. Three significant seizures occurred

this week in the RGV Sector: 6,933 lbs of marijuana in a bunker,

11,803.65 lbs of marijuana from a tractor-trailer hopper (Falfurrias

Checkpoint), and 3,762.5 lbs of marijuana co-mingled with a load

of merchandise in a tractor-trailer (Falfurrias Checkpoint). Rio

Grande City USBP Agents near Los Ebanos seized 1,093 lbs of

marijuana from a vehicle after the subjects threw homemade

spikes (caltrops) at Agents and disabled one Border Patrol

vehicle. The total estimated street value for reported marijuana

seizures during this reporting period is $22.6 million.

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3,762.5 lbs – Fal USBP Checkpoint


OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)

Marijuana Bundle Wrappings and Hopper Trailers


Since MAY 2011, the BOSA has reported on four incidences of marijuana seizures greater than

1,000 lbs involving the bundles wrapped in clear plastic wrap with a colored tape wrapped around

the middle in and one north of the RGV Sector. Two of the four were seizures occurred near

Fronton, TX, and both had blue colored tape During this week‟s reporting period, while DPS-CID

assisted by Rio Grande City USBP Agents, USBP Air and Marine, Starr Co HIDTA, and Starr Co

SO executing a search warrant at La Prieta Ranch, Agents and Deputies discovered two bunkers

being used to conceal narcotics within a metal barn and seized 6,933 lbs of marijuana in

USBP Agents seized 11,803.65 lbs of marijuana at the

Falfurrias, TX, BP Checkpoint from a hopper trailer and the

bundles were covered in cotton seed hulls. Earlier this

month, the El Paso BIC received information regarding the use of

hopper trailers in smuggling contraband. These types of trailers carry

bulk organic materials such as dog food and grains. In Sierra Blanca,

TX, BP Agents seized a hopper trailer that was hauling bone meal and

over 1,000 lbs of marijuana concealed within the product.

356 bundles from inside the bunkers.




Cocaine seizures decreased from 482.04 lbs last week to 216.36 lbs this week. The

largest single seizure occurred in the Laredo Sector where CBP/OFO Officers at the

Gateway to the Americas Bridge in Laredo, TX seized 49.5 lbs of cocaine concealed within

a compartment behind the rear seat of a silver 2008 Hyundai Sonata. Pleasanton PD

seized 30.0 lbs of cocaine and $1,231.00 USD concealed inside a duffle bag in the back

seat of a 2007 GMC Yukon SUV traveling on US-287N from Pharr, TX to Pleasanton, TX.

Heroin and methamphetamine seizures for this week‟s reporting period total 0.02 lbs and 41.28 lbs,

respectively. In the Laredo Sector, USBP Laredo North Agents seized 21.8 lbs of methamphetamine in the

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All 3 bundles were wrapped in sheets of lead in an attempt to elude X-rays and backscatter devices at the

POEs. USBP Agents at the Checkpoint on US-57NE of Eagle Pass seized 13.38 lbs of cocaine concealed

on the bodies of two female subjects under tightly wrapped ace bandages and spandex. Body carriers

are commonly associated with marijuana and currency. The total estimated street value for reported

cocaine seizures totaled $6.4 million.



Bulk currency seizures increased significantly from $178,910 USD last week to 635,625 USD this

week. In the Laredo Sector, CBP/OFO Officers and USBP Agents working “Operation Cooperation”

at Gateway to Americas Bridge POE I, Laredo, TX seized $574,700 USD currency concealed in the

driver‟s side rear panel in the trunk of a silver 2003 Nissan Altima with MX plates driven by a male

Mexican National.

The street value of all contraband seized this week represents a loss to Mexican DTOs

and the criminal networks that support them of approximately $31.2 million.

Illegal alien apprehensions decreased from 2,370 last week to 1,829 this week. OTM

apprehensions increased from 913 last week to 916 this week.

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6-Jul-11 13-Jul-11 20-Jul-11 27-Jul-11

Currency Seizures ($) Short-Term ViewLast 4 Weeks

2010 Weekly Average

2011 Weekly Average


* La Reforma data are from 1 January to 20 May 2011.

(Jan 2009 – Dec 2010)

Mexico: Drug-Related Violence UpdateAssessment: High levels of drug-related violence in key trafficking states reflect traffickers’ ongoing efforts to gain controlover contested trafficking operations and territory, as well as the Mexican government’s inability to simultaneously disruptthe cartels and contain the violence. The prolonged cycle of violence is due to the cartels’ suffering the rapid andunexpected loss of leaders and the remaining leaderships’ aggressive efforts to gain more market share. Violence in thefirst quarter of 2011 remains elevated and is on pace to at least match 2010’s year-end total of 15,273 deaths, mostlyconcentrated in Chihuahua, Guerrero, and Sinaloa states and in the northeastern states of Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon.Mexico acknowledges that its anti-cartel efforts have contributed to fracturing these once cohesive trafficking groups, and itexpects on-going aggressive operations will further exacerbate inter- and intra-cartel power struggles.

Number of Drug-Related Deaths

2010

2011

*

Chihuahua 367 175

Sinaloa 152 124

Guerrero 92 129

Northeast 151 226

Monthly Averages

The monthly averages for 2011 are from La

Reforma, a Mexican national newspaper

whose data are consistently lower than official data, and should

not be used for direct comparison.

Information provided by Unified Command Partner


Number of Drug-Related Deaths (October-December 2010)

Inter- and Intra-Cartel Violence Highlights

Chihuahua

Chihuahua

Mazatlan

Monterrey

Nuevo Laredo

Acapulco

Ciudad Juarez

1-11

12-39

40-87

88-196

197-637

Source: Presidencia.gob.mx official homicide database

Northeast

Cuiliacan

Sinaloa

Guerrero

Mexico City

Inter-Cartel Violence:Gulf vs. Los Zetas: The on-going battle between these two former partners for control of northeast Mexico’s trafficking routes has caused homicides to increase eight-fold between 2009 and 2010. In mid-April, authorities discovered mass graves in Los Zetas-controlled territory of San Fernando, Tamaulipas.

Sinaloa vs. Tijuana: The Sinaloa Cartel’s ongoing takeover of the areas formerly controlled by the Tijuana Cartel, has likely contributed to reduced levels of drug-related violence in Baja California, previously one of Mexico’s most violent states.

Intra-Cartel Violence:Beltran Leyva Organization: The death of the organizations leader in December 2009 precipitated the fracturing of this group. Subsequent leadership losses in 2010 caused even more splintering, with rival factions fighting to control key cities, such as Acapulco, Guerrero.

Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion v. La Resistencia (Sinaloa Cartel subgroups): Following the July 2010 death of Sinaloa Cartel principal, Ignacio “Nacho” Coronel Villarreal, fighting emerged within a subgroup, resulting in the creation of two rival factions: La Resistencia and the Cartel Jalisco Nueva Generacion. These groups are battling each other for control over the city of Guadalajara, causing violence to spike in Jalisco state.



Chihuahua. Since the end of 2010, drug-Related murders in the state—have fallen in the

past 5 months. However, it still remains the most violent state in 2011. The Ciudad Juarez

plaza remains a focal point of the battle between the Sinaloa Cartel and the Juarez Cartel.

Sinaloa. The Sinaloa Cartel is engaged in battles for local control in the urban areas of

Culiacan and Mazatlan with its rival, the Beltan Levya Organization.

Northeast (Tamaulipas and Nuevo Leon). Violence will increase as the Gulf Cartel

and its former ally, Los Zetas fight for control of formerly shared territory. Much of this

violence is concentrated in the border areas of Tamaulipas State and around Monterrey,

Nuevo Leon State.

Guerrero. Much of the brutal violence, such as decapitations, is due to remnants of the

Beltran Leyva Organization (BLO) fighting for control particularly around the key port city

of Acapulco. The BLO suffered major leadership losses since December 2009 including its

leader and kingpin, Arturo Beltran Leyva.

Mexico: Drug-Related Violence Update

Killed In action 2009 2010 2011 ( through 20 May) Total

All police forces 475 715 251 1441

All military forces 36 61 18 115

Traffickers have responded to President Calderon’s aggressive anti-cartel campaign by increasing attacks on most security forces to discourage operations in cartel territories



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