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Reporting Period: 21 SEPT – 27 SEPT 2011


Key Events and Findings

• The largest single marijuana seizure occurred in the RGV Sector where Rio Grande City USBP

Agents seized 5,344 lbs of marijuana at a local tire shop and car wash business in Roma, TX. (p. 56)

• CBP-OFO Officers at the Del Rio POE stopped a 2008 Nissan Altima for an outbound inspection

resulting in the seizure of 29 assault rifles. (p. 37)

• In the Laredo Sector, CBP/OFO Officers at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge seized 2.98 lbs of crystal

methamphetamine that was concealed in the lining of a water thermos. (p. 47)

• The largest single currency seizure was in the CB Sector where Nueces Co SO seized $95,000 USD

concealed inside the passenger side air bag cavity of a 2002 Jeep Grande Cherokee SUV traveling

on IH-37S from Austin, TX, to Corpus Christi, TX. p. 72)

• A 15-day operation staged by the Mexican armed forces in Nuevo Leon, Tamaulipas, Coahuila and

San Luis Potosi in northern Mexico resulted in the seizure of arms and drugs and the rescue of 14

kidnapping victims. (p. 93)

• Over the last several months, Mexican cartels have begun extorting money from teachers across

Mexico. In the first week of SEPT 2011, more than 600 teachers closed their classrooms in 140

Acapulco elementary and middle schools in the face of extortion threats. (p. 90)

• Los Zetas is targeting social media users for reporting gun battles and other DTO activities to federal

police and the military. On 24 SEPT 2011, Mexican authorities discovered the decapitated body of

Maria Elizabeth Macias Castro, a local journalist and a contributor to local social media outlet Nuevo

Laredo en Vivo (“Nuevo Laredo Live”). (p. 95)


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Dallam Lipscomb

Hemphill

Potter Gray

Parmer

Cochran

Yoakum

Hall

Hale Motley

Lubbock Dickens

Andrews

King

Terry

Sherman Hansford Ochiltree

Hutchinson

Wheeler

Randall Armstrong Donley

Castro Briscoe

Childress

Cottle

Hardeman

Foard

Hartley Roberts

Oldham Carson

Deaf Smith Collingsworth

Bailey

Swisher

Lamb Floyd

Hockley Crosby

Gaines

Knox

Lynn Garza Kent Stonewall

Jeff Davis

Reeves

Loving Winkler

Ward

Ector

Dawson

Martin

Zavala

Uvalde Kinney

Edwards

Brewster

La Salle

Dimmit

Starr

Bowie

Cass Cam

p

Titus

Fra

nklin

Mo

rris

Rains Marion

Kaufman Harrison

Panola Gregg

Rusk

Bell

Williamson Milam

Sabine

Trinity

Upshur Wood

Van Zandt

Navarro Hill

Cherokee

Freestone

McLennan

Falls

Shelby

Nacogdoches

San

Augustine

Jasper

Jefferson

Tyler

Walker

Polk

Robertson

Madison

Brazos

Hardin

San Jacinto

Grimes

Liberty

Chambers

Montgomery

Burleson

Lee

Ellis

Goliad

Bee Live Oak

Duval

Jim Hogg

Henderson

Anderson

Leon

Limestone

Travis

Hays

Comal

Houston

Angelina

Newton

Orange

Cooke Grayson Fannin

Collin Denton Hunt

Lamar

Delta

Hopkins

Dallas

Red River

Rockwall

Nolan

Baylor

Jones Shackelford Stephens

Archer

Young

Taylor

Haskell Throckmorton

Callahan

Howard

Borden Parker

Erath

Palo Pinto

Montague

Clay

Wichita

Wilbarger

Wise Jack

Upton

Brown Coleman

Runnels Coke

Sterling Glasscock

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

Harris Bastrop

Matagorda

Kerr

Real

Bexar

Wilson

Karnes

Caldwell

Gonzales

DeWitt

Waller

Kendall

Atascosa

Frio

Medina

Bandera

Galveston

Fisher

Scurry

Mitchell

Culberson

Webb

Jeff Davis

Val Verde Presidio

Moore

Dona Ana

Luna

Grant

Hidalgo

Eastland

Guadalupe

Jim Wells

Willacy

Kenedy

Cameron

Wharton

Jackson

Victoria

Refugio

San Patricio

Nueces

Kleberg

Brooks

Hudspeth

Otero

Hudspeth El Paso

TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF

CONTENTS

El Paso Sector

p. 05-19

Marfa Sector

p. 20 – 29

Del Rio Sector

p. 30 – 41

Laredo Sector

p. 42 – 48 Rio Grande

Valley Sector

p. 49 – 67

Coastal Bend

Sector

p. 68 – 75

Statewide Corridor Seizures

p. 76 – 83

Overall Assessment

p. 97 – 101

Sig. Mexico Events

p. 84 – 96


Operation BORDER STAR 21 SEPT – 27 SEPT 2011



EL PASO H U D S P E T H


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 – OFO ICE West TX HIDTA EPIC TMF DPS TPWD US Army, Ft. Bliss CID El Paso CO SO Hudspeth CO SO Dona Ana CO SO (NM) Grant CO SO (NM) Hidalgo CO SO (NM) Luna CO SO (NM) Otero CO SO (NM) Anthony PD El Paso PD

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N E W M E X I C O


El Paso Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 0

Bailouts 0

Criminal Arrests 66

Fugitive Arrests 43

Gang Related Criminal Arrests 3

Pursuits 0

Scouts/Decoys 0

Illegal Alien Apprehensions

IAs/Referrals 0

IAs/USBP 168

OTMs 10

OTM Countries

Vietnam 1

Guatemala 2

Philippines 1

Honduras 4

Ethiopia 1

China 1

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 2,419.41 lbs

Cocaine 13.114 lbs

Heroin 4.84 lbs

Methamphetamine 0.011 lbs

Currency $13,206.00

Other Unidentified pills, 41

Heroin, 1 dose

Weapons

Handgun(s) 0

Long Gun(s) 0

Explosive(s) 0

Vehicles Stolen / Recovered

Stolen 26

Recovered 1 AVERAGES 2010 2011

Percent

Change

Marijuana 2,475.37 2,204.51 - 11%

Cocaine 24.27 32.18 33%

Heroin 1.22 1.40 14%

Meth 4.25 1.87 - 56%

Currency $48,094 $30,997 - 36%

Comparative Stats – First 38-weeks


El Paso Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

$0

$179,440

$0 $13,206

$0

$20,000

$40,000

$60,000

$80,000

$100,000

$120,000

$140,000

$160,000

$180,000

$200,000

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1,316.25 1,325.52

1,903.80

2,419.41

0.00

500.00

1,000.00

1,500.00

2,000.00

2,500.00

3,000.00

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56.86

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92.97

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20.00

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40.00

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Four gang-related incidents were reported during this reporting period involving four arrests of members

from four different gangs. There were three criminal arrests and one fugitive arrest. The incidents involved:

Assault on a Public Servant, Harassment of a Public Servant, Assault, and Family Violence.

Folk Barrio Azteca Bud Smokers Only Almighty Vice Lords

Gang activity for the week of 22 – 28 SEPT 2011

The Almighty Vice Lords or Almighty Vice Lords Nation has its

roots in Chicago, IL. The Vice Lords are believed to have started in

1958 by a group of youths that were incarcerated in the Illinois

State Training School for Boys in St. Charles. In order to soften

their public image, they tried changing their name to the

Conservative Vice Lords. Currently they are known as the

Almighty Vice Lords Nation. Their symbols and hand flash are

displayed on the left. The Vice Lords will also use various Islamic

symbols such as a crescent moon, but they are not to be mistaken

for a religious group. The El Paso Police Department‟s Gang Data

Base shows approximately 17 confirmed members in the El Paso

area.

On Friday, 23 SEP 2011, an El Paso THP Trooper

arrested BANDIDO Raymond SANCHEZ on FM-

1281 near Horizon City, TX, for an outstanding unpaid

traffic ticket. SANCHEZ was in route to a BANDIDO

party at BANDIDO Thomas COMPTOIS‟ house near

Horizon City, TX. Sanchez displayed a patch on his

vest which said “DOG POUND CREW”, and Sanchez

Raymond Sanchez

AKA: “Hongo”

DOB: 02/12/1976

told the Trooper that “DOG POUND CREW” is a nickname of the El Paso

Chapter. BANDIDOS‟ David Zamora and Thomas Comptois came to pick up

Sanchez‟s motorcycle, and Zamora was wearing a patch that said “Secretary.”

Sanchez told the Trooper that the El Paso Bandido Chapter has two secretaries.


Border Auto Theft Information Center (BATIC)

Additional Information

For the week ending on 24 SEP 2011, the Border Auto Theft Information Center

(BATIC) received 3,532 inquiries / callers requesting information on suspicious

vehicles. The BATIC Specialists responded affirmatively to 35 of the calls with

stolen vehicle information being forwarded to the requesting officers.

On 19 SEP 2011, El Paso CID Agents recovered

sixteen stolen vehicles from MX. The property value

of the vehicles recovered was set at $295,612 USD.

On 22 SEP 2011, El Paso DPS

CID Agents responded to a report

of a load of abandoned marijuana

found on a ranch in Culberson Co.

The CID agents took possession of

approximately 100 lbs of

marijuana and investigated the

load for any markings with

negative findings.



CBP-OFO Officers seized:

20 SEP 2011 –

YSLETA POE

135.32 lbs of

marijuana

1999 Ford F-150

Concealment:

Metal containers

in the gas tank

25 SEP 2011 –

BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS POE

146.52 lbs of marijuana

2001 Dodge Ram

Concealment: Metal containers

in the gas tank




26 SEP 2011 – PASO

DEL NORTE POE


2003 Ford Expedition

Concealment: Gas tank

25 SEP 2011 –

YSLETA POE

$13,206 USD

2008 Dodge Ram 1500

Concealment: Metal

box within the gas

tank

24 SEP 2011 – PASO

DEL NORTE POE


2007 Chevrolet

Silverado

Concealment: Gas tank,

spare tire and firewall



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2007 Chevrolet Silverado

Concealment: Gas tank,

spare tire and firewall

CBP-OFO seized

ROCKER PANEL

CONCEALMENT

24 SEP 2011 – BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS POE


1999 Ford Windstar

Concealment: Fenders and rocker panels



23 SEP 2011 –

BRIDGE OF AMERICAS POE


1995 Chevrolet C-20

Concealment: Roof




25 SEP 2011 –

YSLETA POE


2002 Ford Explorer

Concealment: Floor



25 SEP 2011 –

Santa Teresa, NM, POE

4.85 lbs of heroin

1999 Ford Explorer

Concealment:

Undercarriage

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On 19 SEP 2011, El Paso CID Agents recovered sixteen stolen vehicles from MX.

The property value of the vehicles recovered was set at $295,612 USD.

On 22 SEP 2011, El Paso DPS CID Agents responded

to a report of a load of abandoned marijuana found on a

ranch in Culberson Co. The CID agents took

possession of approximately 100 lbs of marijuana and

investigated the load for any markings with negative

findings..

Guero can mean light skinned Hispanic, or “white” person.

Juanillo is a name. Possibly meant in an endearing manner.


On 08 SEP 2011, the El Paso PD responded to a

shooting and found a 23-year old male victim with

two gunshot wounds. Investigation by EPPD

Crimes Against Persons (CAP) Detectives

revealed that the victim was meeting with another

male at a residence in the 8600 blk of Centennial

to negotiate an illegal narcotics transaction

when the victim was shot and robbed of an

undetermined amount of USD. Three subjects

were arrested for the crime.

Additional Information (cont)

Garcia, Alberto

DOB: 02/20/1990

Garcia, Christopher

DOB: 07/04/1985 Battle, Allen

DOB: 02/02/1985

On 15 SEP 2011, the US Marshal Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, comprised of officers

from the USMS, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Office of Inspector General

(OIG), the El Paso Co SO, and DPS CID, executed several felony arrest warrants on

fugitive Fernando LAVENANT in Vinton, TX. LAVENANT is a dangerous felon who

displayed a weapon and evaded LEOs in NM during a high speed pursuit on 11 SEP

2011. LAVENANT was wanted by both NM and TX authorities for aggravated felony

warrants that included Kidnapping, Aggravated Assault, and Burglary. After his arrest,

while secured in an unmarked law enforcement vehicle, LAVENANT was able to

manipulate the handcuffs he was wearing and fled in the unmarked unit. A manhunt

ensued, and the vehicle was later recovered in a supermarket parking lot in Anthony, TX.

Following further investigation, LAVENANT was located at a nearby residence in the 100

blk of Roosevelt in Canutillo, TX. Law enforcement agencies established a perimeter

and attempted to make contact with LAVENANT, who again attempted to elude law

enforcement officials by fleeing from the residence while armed, and was shot when he

encountered officers surrounding the residence. LAVENANT was arrested, hospitalized

for his wounds, and later jailed at the El Paso Co Jail upon release from the hospital.

Lavenant,

Fernando

DOB: 01/15/1992

Santa Muerte

tattoo on

Lavenant‟s chest


On 17 SEP 2011, an El Paso DPS THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle on

FM-659 (Zaragoza Rd.) near the intersection of Montana in El Paso, TX. The driver

failed to provide identification and gave the Trooper the name of Juan Jose PEREZ-

GUTIERREZ with a false DOB. The driver was fingerprinted at the Ysleta USBP station

with negative identification results, and further investigation through numerous federal

databases showed the driver had assumed and had been living under the name of

Miguel RODRIGUEZ with the date of birth of 11/20/1972 for several years. Investigation

revealed that the real Miguel Rodriguez was born in El Paso, but died in Juarez, and his

mother sold his social security card and birth certificate to the driver who had since

assumed the deceased Miguel RODRIGUEZ‟s identity. It was found that the driver is an

undocumented alien, and has held a Texas CDL for several years under his false

identity. The US Department of State has an active investigation on the driver for the

utilization of the fictitious name during the application for a US Passport.

Additional Information (cont)

Perez-Gutierrez,

Juan Jose

DOB: 11/20/1972

In comparison to last week, the El Paso Sector experienced an increase in the seizure of marijuana,

heroin, and currency. There was a decrease in the seizure amount of cocaine. There were no reported

seizures of methamphetamine during this period. There was an increase in the number of reported stolen

vehicles (26 compared to last week‟s 25), and no change in the recovery amount of stolen vehicles, as

reported by El Paso PD and/or El Paso Co SO.

Of the total 1,920 lbs of marijuana seized at the POEs: 718 lbs was seized at the Bridge of the Americas

POE (BOTA), 423 lbs at the Ysleta POE, and 778 lbs at the Paso Del Norte POE (PDN). There were no

reported marijuana seizures at Fabens POE, Santa Teresa POE, or in the Lordsburg area. There were ten

reported marijuana seizures across the POEs, and one cocaine seizure in the Lordsburg area (10.8 lbs).

El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment


The predominate concealment methods for marijuana during this reporting period were: fuel tanks (3),

tires (3), floors (2), cargo areas (2), with one each of the following; undercarriage, center console, dash

board, firewall, seat, quarter panel, rocker panel, roof, truck bed, under speakers.

The El Paso PD reported nine marijuana seizures totaling 11.7 lbs and nine cocaine seizures totaling 2.34

lbs. The El Paso SO reported one marijuana seizure totaling 486.8 lbs and nine cocaine seizures totaling

2.34 lbs.

During this reporting period, 168 IAs were apprehended. IA apprehensions increased by 27 from the

previous week‟s 141. Total reported IA apprehensions within the El Paso Sector from 5 JAN through 27

SEP were 8,077 with 559 being Other Than Mexican (OTM). There was one ASIC apprehension from the

Philippines.

El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment (cont)

From 8/31 – 9/06 (26 OTM Apprehensions)




Leading IA OTM‟s from 5 Jan to date:

Guatemala 149

El Salvador 97

Honduras 93

Brazil 54

India 29 GUATE, 16

ELSAL, 15

COSTA, 2

HONDU, 7

ECUAD, 2

ROMAN, 1

SUDAN, 1

PERU, 1

GHANA, 1

ISRAE, 1

JAMAI, 1

ETHIO, 1

PHIL, 1

CHINA, 1

VIETN, 1

GUATE

ELSAL

COSTA

HONDU

ECUAD

ROMAN

SUDAN

PERU

GHANA

ISRAE

JAMAI

ETHIO

PHIL

CHINA

VIETN

OTM Apprehensions 31 AUG through 27 SEP


City-wide index crime continues to show a

decreased rate of 7% as compared to the same

time frame last year. There is a 650% increase

(15) in murders, a 34% increase (45) in sexual

assaults, a 4% decrease (15) in robberies, a

5% decrease (404) in assaults, a 7% decrease

(96) in burglary, a 10% decrease (1,009) in

larceny, a 13% decrease (153) in vehicle theft,

and a 2% decrease (38) in vehicle burglary.

Citywide (YTD through Sep 24th, 2011)

Offense 2010 2011 % Change

Murder 2 15 650%

Sexual Aslt 133 178 34%

Robbery 346 331 -4%

Aslt 8,640 8,236 -5%

Burglary 1,419 1,323 -7%

Larceny 10,418 9,409 -10%

Veh Theft 1,156 1,003 -13%

*Burg Vehicle 1,904 1,866 -2%

Total: 22,114 20,495 -7%

*** Crime Rate: 343 318 -7%

Murder, 2 Sexual Aslt, 133

Robbery, 346

Aslt, 8,640

Burglary, 1,419

Larceny , 10,418

Veh Theft, 1,156

Burg Vehicle, 1,904

Murder

Sexual Aslt

Robbery

Aslt

Burglary

Larceny

Veh Theft

*Burg Vehicle

City Wide for week ending 24 SEP 2010

Murder, 15

Sexual Aslt, 178

Robbery, 331

Aslt, 8,236

Burglary, 1,323

Larceny , 9,409

Veh Theft, 1,003

Burg Vehicle, 1,866

Murder

Sexual Aslt

Robbery

Aslt

Burglary

Larceny

Veh Theft

*Burg Vehicle

City Wide for week ending 24 SEP 2011

El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment (cont)


H U D S P E T H

P E C O S

T E R R E L L

C U L B E R S O N

J E F F D A V I S

B R E W S T E R

UNIFIED COMMAND

MEMBERS

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

USBP CBP - OFO ICE /HSI NPS West TX HIDTA TMF TPWD DPS Brewster CO SO Culberson CO SO

P R E S I D I O

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Marfa Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds --

Bailouts --

Criminal Arrests 56

Fugitive Arrests --

Gang Related Criminal Arrests --

Pursuits --

Scouts/Decoys --


IAs/Referrals 3

IAs/USBP 57

OTMs 5

OTM Countries Honduras 2

Brazil 3

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 0.01 lbs

Heroin --


Currency $223.00

Other

Hashish 0.05 lbs,

195 - Hydrocodone Pills

Weapons

Handgun(s) 1

Long Gun(s) --

Explosive(s) --


Stolen --

Recovered --

AVERAGES 2010 2011 Percent

Change

Marijuana 1,337.25 1,232.61 - 8%

Cocaine 2.03 7.22 256%

Heroin 0.17 0.05 - 69%

Meth 0.1 0.26 169%

Currency $6,195 $35,547 474%



Marfa Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

$10,940

$2,100

$0 $223 $0

$2,000

$4,000

$6,000

$8,000

$10,000

$12,000

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1,779.64

454.71

1,774.25

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200.00

400.00

600.00

800.00

1,000.00

1,200.00

1,400.00

1,600.00

1,800.00

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0.00

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0.01

0.01

0.01

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DPS AVN flew to Iraan, TX, to assist TPWD, which received information that an oil company

near Bakersfield, TX, was negligent in disposing waste oil causing an environmental hazard

to the land as well as to wildlife. Aircrew flew over the area near Bakersfield and

photographed the hazard. It was noticed that the oil had run out of the containment area and

it was believed that numerous birds were trapped in the oil. The Aircrew returned to Midland,

TX, with TPWD continuing the investigation. Once back in Midland, the Aircrew received

information that an oilfield worker had observed the aircraft earlier in the day flying over the

oil hazard. Threats were issued to shoot at the helicopter and "bring it down" if it was seen

again. DPS AVN flew back to Bakersfield to provide aerial support as TPWD investigated the

environmental and wildlife hazard. The Aircrew did not observe any criminal activities as

TPWD arrived at the oil hazard. The Aircrew and TPWD observed numerous wildlife trapped

in the oil hazard as well as the negligence of the containment of the oil causing an

environmental hazard. TPWD estimated the damages in the millions of dollars. The oil hazard

investigation by TPWD and the terroristic threat, handled by the Texas Rangers, are still

ongoing.

Additional information


Marfa USBP Agents

seized 326.9 lbs of

marijuana, and

apprehended six IAs on

the Evan Means Ranch in

Presidio Co. Four subjects

and marijuana were

referred to DEA for federal

prosecution. Two juvenile

subjects, were processed

for voluntary removal.

Additional information Marfa USBP Agents seized 326.1

lbs of marijuana abandoned in

Coldwater Canyon in western

Presidio Co. The marijuana was

released to DEA.

2

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On 24 SEPT 2011 at the USBP TX-67 Checkpoint seized:

• 82.7 lbs of marijuana and apprehended two USCs. The marijuana was discovered concealed under the

cover of the spare tire compartment.

• 74.3 lbs of marijuana and apprehended two USCs. The Marijuana was concealed in the truck bed walls,

both seats, the rear quarter panel of the cab and the dashboard.

On 24 SEPT 2011 on Coal Mine Ranch seized:

• 160.75 lbs of marijuana and apprehended four IAs (one a juvenile).

All subjects and marijuana were referred to DEA for federal prosecution. The juvenile was processed for removal.


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In the 11 MAR 2011 BOSA, Hudspeth Co SO with assistance from USBP seized 1,071.5 lbs of marijuana found hidden inside an industrial steamroller and apprehended one USC.

On 25 SEP 2011, USBP Agents at the Sierra Blanca Station seized 783 lbs of marijuana, $223 USD, and apprehended one USC near Indian Hot Springs Rd. The marijuana was concealed inside a steamroller drum. The subject and marijuana were referred to DEA for federal prosecution.

Since December 2010, three seizures of marijuana from steamrollers have been reported in Hudspeth Co. All three concealments were within the drum mechanism of the

steamroller. The first was encountered 04 DEC 2010, although no contraband was found.



Prior to DEC 2010, the last seizure in that area was in JUL 2008, also

from an external gas tank. The DEA El Paso is investigating the potential

connections of the seizures.

Indian

Hot

Springs

Ranch

Neely’s Crossing

N

SIERRA BLANCA

Neely‟s Crossing is a hot spot in Hudspeth Co.

Several reported Mexican Military incursions and

shooting incidents have occurred in this area. On

13 JAN 2011 Hudspeth Co workers reported

shots fired at them. On 23 JAN 2006, Hudspeth

Co SO encountered Drug Cartel Member

dressed like Mexican Military with numerous

vehicles (including a one with a mounted 50 cal

rifle) on the US side of the border.

Hudspeth Co Dashcam

from 23 JAN 2006

Neely’s Crossing



DPS AVN assisted the Glasscock Co SO, Howard Co SO, and Big

Spring PD with the execution of an arrest warrant and search

warrant. Local law enforcement were familiar with the location of a

suspect, wanted for aggravated assault and aggravated robbery.

The suspect stated that he would not be taken alive. DPS AVN flew

cover for the operation and the suspect was arrested without

incident.


Marfa Unified Command Sector Assessment

Total marijuana seized this week totaled 1,774.25 lbs, while last week the Unified Command Sector

reported 454.71 lbs. The most significant seizure this week was 783 lbs of marijuana seized from a

steamroller drum.

Additionally, user amounts of cocaine, methamphetamine, and hashish were seized this week. IA

apprehensions increased this week to 57 compared to last week‟s 36. Criminal arrests declined

slightly with 56 arrests compared to last week‟s 59.

The Checkpoint on US-67 was active this week with two seizures of marijuana. Backpacking

continues to be the primary means transporting marijuana loads to be picked up along highways in

border counties.


BOSA REVISITED – Big Bend Ties

Perryton PD conducted a three-month investigation on individuals smuggling large amounts of firearms,

developing information regarding over 300 AK-47s being trafficked from a residence, awaiting

transportation to the LOS ZETAS in MX. A search warrant was executed at the home, and Perryton

Officers recovered various assault rifles including SKS, AK-47, Ruger Mini-14, and 9mm assault pistols

along with various ammo. The resident, a commercial truck driver, was arrested and charged with felony

firearms smuggling. The Perryton Chief of Police said that other Agencies involved in the investigation,

including the Texas Rangers and ATF, are now attempting to trace the origins of the firearms, as well as

trying to track their final destinations within MX. FOLLOW UP: Investigators determined ESPINO

frequently crosses at the PRESIDIO POE. Perryton, TX, is located in the NW corner of the

Texas panhandle near OK.

Perryton Resident Charged with Smuggling; Guns Headed to Mexican DTO

Ovidio Espino

DOB: 6/08/1967



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Maverick CO SO Real CO SO Val Verde CO SO Uvalde CO SO Zavala CO SO Del Rio PD 38th Judicial District (Volunteer) Dimmit CO Constable (Volunteer) Edwards CO SO (Volunteer) Uvalde PD (Volunteer)

USBP CBP-OFO ICE-FNU South TX HIDTA NPS USCG TPWD TMF DPS Dimmit CO SO Kinney CO SO



Del Rio Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 19

Bailouts 3

Criminal Arrests 14

Fugitive Arrests 11

Gang Related Criminal Arrests --

Pursuits 2

Scouts/Decoys 1


IAs/Referrals 7

IAs/USBP 268

OTMs 105

OTM Countries

El Salvador 28

Guatemala 9

Honduras 61

Nicaragua 4

Ecuador 1

Chile 1

Poland 1

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 671.17 lbs

Cocaine 0.05 lbs

Heroin --

Methamphetamine --

Currency --

Other 162 Hydrocodone Pills,

Military Gear/Uniforms

Weapons

Handgun(s) 0

Long Gun(s) 30

Ammunition 3,980 rds

Magazine(s) 39


Stolen 1

Recovered --


Change

Marijuana 1,933.45 1,651.89 - 15%

Cocaine 16.81 39.87 137 %

Heroin 0.91 0.15 - 84%

Meth 0.22 1.03 368 %

Currency $56,938 $ 25,106 - 56%



Del Rio Sector

The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

$0 $0 $0 $0 $0

$0

$0

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549.59 170.53

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SOUTHBOUND OPERATIONS On 26 SEP 2011, Maverick Co SO Deputies, working Southbound Operations at

Eagle Pass POE #1 as part of Operation BORDER STAR were advised by DPS of a possible

weapons/ammunition smuggling vehicle heading outbound into Mexico. A vehicle matching the

description pulled into an outbound lane. Deputies and CBP-OFO Officers conducted an inspection,

and discovered 199 boxes of .223 cal ammo, totaling 3,980-rds inside a speaker box in the trunk.

The female driver was detained by CBP-OFO Officers.


Gang activity

On 27 SEP 2011, a Uvalde PD Officer made contact with a subject walking near High Street

and Mill Street. After inquiring about the subject‟s tattoos, the subject admitted to being

affiliated with TANGO OREJON. The subject also admitted that he used to be a LATIN KING.

The subject allowed photos to be taken and was released without incident.

„Orejones‟ is slang for Orejon

„Mi Vida LoKa‟

L and K are Latin King

identifiers

On 20 SEP 2011, Uvalde PD Officers were dispatched to the 500 blk of South Bates Street, Uvalde, in

reference to a stolen television that was taken to a suspected drug house. While questioning the resident

of the house, Officers asked for consent to check inside for the television. As the door to the residence

was opened, an Officer saw a small baggie of cocaine. The Officers advised the resident, who denied

entry to search the residence. A search warrant was obtained and upon inspection of the residence, 0.05

lbs of cocaine, 0.09 lbs of marijuana, and 162 pills of hydrocodone were found along with several

suspected stolen items. The suspect is known to have ties to the MEXICAN MAFIA, and was turned over

to the FBI.


On 21 SEP 2011, a USBP Agent observed a grey Chrysler 300 traveling on RR-117.

The Agent performed an immigration stop on the vehicle. A records check of the four

occupants revealed an active warrant for one of the passengers out of Victoria Co for

Probation Violation. The subject was arrested and further admitted being a SURENOS

13 gang member. The subject was turned over to the Zavala Co SO. The remaining

subjects were cited and released.

Gang activity (cont):

On 22 SEP 2011, A Uvalde PD Officer assisted a Uvalde PD K-9 Officer who had performed a

traffic stop on a vehicle in the 800 blk of East Main St, Uvalde. The Officer observed a tattoo on the

subject‟s hand, and asked if he had spent time in prison. The subject admitted he had served ten

years for Aggravated Assault. Other tattoos on the subject indicated affiliation with the ARYAN

CIRCLE gang. The subject claimed to have left the gang in 2002, having held the gang rank of

Captain. He claimed to currently work for an oil field services firm near Carrizo Springs. The subject

was released without incident.



On 25 SEP 2011, a USBP Agent near Gates Dr, Eagle Pass, TX,

came upon two abandoned military-style rucksacks near the

railroad tracks. Both bags were open, and their contents strewn

around the area. The larger of the two sacks contained what

appeared to be Army BDUs and other military clothing. The

smaller bag contained medical supplies. Both rucksacks

displayed nametags showing the same name. Neither Eagle

Pass PD nor Maverick Co SO had received a report of missing

military gear. An area search was negative for subjects or

contraband. The gear was turned over to the Maverick Co SO.

On 23 SEP 2011, USBP Agents noticed a black 1998 Chevrolet Silverado parked on US-277,

north of Elm Creek, Maverick Co, with several subjects crowded around the passenger side.

The vehicle was parked in a known narcotics and illegal alien smuggling area. As the Agents

drove past the vehicle, the subjects outside the vehicle walked towards the brush and the

vehicle began traveling north on US-277. The Agents attempted to stop the vehicle but it

continued to travel north before finally stopping. Upon inspection, the Agents found three

subjects and 219.7 lbs of marijuana in individually wrapped bricks inside four duffel bags. All

three subjects were identified as IAs. Two of the subjects and the marijuana were turned

over to the DEA. One juvenile subject was granted a voluntary return to Mexico. The vehicle

was impounded.

Gates Dr., Eagle Pass

Other incidences of smugglers and illegal aliens wearing military style camouflage.


WEAPONS SEIZURE – CBP OFO at Del Rio POE

On 21 SEP 2011, CBP-OFO Officers working at the Del Rio POE stopped a 2008 Nissan Altima for an

outbound inspection. A search of the vehicle yielded 29 assault rifles, 1 shotgun, and 39 magazines

concealed in black trash bags. The driver was arrested and two additional subjects were later arrested.

17 – 7.62x39mm

10 – 5.45mm/5.56mm/.223 cal

2 – .308 cal

1 – Shotgun, 12 gauge

The guns were concealed in the trunk with only a black trash bag covering them.


Additional information (cont)

On 22 SEP 2011, a white Ford F-350 approached CBP-OFO Officers at the Del Rio POE

for inbound inspection. The subject was referred to secondary inspection, where a K-9

alerted to his vehicle. A search revealed 228 lbs of marijuana concealed in a diesel tank

within the bed of the truck. The subject was taken into custody.



On 24 SEP 2011, USBP Agents were alerted to a black 2003 Dodge Neon parked on the side of

US-277 N, Eagle Pass, TX. An off-duty ICE Agent observed a subject motioning to two subjects in

the brush near the vehicle. As the Agents approached the area where the vehicle was parked, they

observed two individuals come out from the brush and load two duffel bags into the vehicle. As the

USBP Agents approached the vehicle, the subjects ran back into the brush. At this time, the vehicle

began to travel southeast on US-277 towards Eagle Pass. The Agents followed the vehicle and

observed it turn into the Elm Creek community. The Agents contacted other units in the area to

assist in securing the roads leading out. After a brief search of the area, the vehicle was located

and two military style duffel bags were found inside. The duffel bags contained 54 bricks of

marijuana weighing 109.06 lbs. The Agents observed footprints leading away from the vehicle

and a subject was located nearby. The subject admitted that he was an IA and had been driving the

vehicle. The subject and the marijuana were turned over to the DEA. The vehicle was impounded.



On 26 SEP 2011, a USBP Agent observed three subjects carrying large duffel bags

running towards Baltica St. in Eagle Pass, TX. A responding Agent encountered one

subject and ordered him to remain on the ground. The subject did not obey the Agent's

order and continued to get up. As the Agent approached, the subject knocked the

Agent's rifle out of his hands and attempted to escape. A struggle ensued. Additional

Agents arrived and secured the subject and rifle. The Agents then searched the area for

the two additional subjects. The search turned up two military style duffel bags which

contained 56 bricks of marijuana. Total weight of the narcotics was 112.3 lbs. The subject

and marijuana were turned over to the DEA.

On 22 SEP 2011, Zavala Co SO Deputies were in pursuit of a gray 2004 Ford Truck on

US-57E towards Batesville, TX when the vehicle left the roadway and crashed through a

fence. USBP Agents were called to the scene and tracked the vehicle onto West Wind

Ranch where it was found wrecked and abandoned. Agents also found signs that several

subjects had absconded. After searching the area, Agents found and apprehended two

illegal aliens, one of whom was from Honduras. The Agents were informed that a group of

approximately 18 had absconded from the area. The subjects further stated that their

group, led by one guide, consisted of Mexicans, Hondurans, and Guatemalans, and had

illegally crossed into the US north of Eagle Pass, TX. The group walked for one day before

they were picked up by the truck; their destination was Austin, TX. The two subjects had

their prior orders of removal reinstated and the vehicle was turned over to Zavala Co SO.

On 23 SEP 2011, DPS-THP Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria

on US-277, just south of Del Rio, TX. A consensual search revealed a wrapped brick of

marijuana hidden within a black backpack. The marijuana weighed a total of 2 lbs. The

subjects were arrested.



On 21 SEP 2011, a Dimmit Co Deputy Constable observed a southbound light green

2001 Kia SUV on FM-1865 pull over to the side of the road next to a bridge and pick up

two male subjects, then turn around and head north. The vehicle sped away and the

Deputy Constable attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The occupants bailed out into an

open field and continued into the brush. With the help of USBP Agents and TPWD

Game Wardens, two male subjects were located on FM-2644. They were found to be

illegal aliens. The USBP took custody of the subjects. The SUV, which was not

reported stolen at the time, was impounded. The driver absconded.

Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector Assessment

This reporting period, with the exception of total IAs apprehended and cocaine seized, all categories show

increases. In marijuana seizures, there is an increase of 500 lbs over last reporting period. However,

overall marijuana seizures continue to be low: during the same period last year, marijuana seizures were

2,000 to 3,500 lbs weekly. Typically, September through December is the fall harvest – increased

marijuana seizures normally reflect this. There is some indication that dry weather, as well as the Mexican

Military presence along the border area of Coahuila, Mexico, has been the major factor in the reduced

amount of marijuana seized.

Weapons, accessories, and ammo continue to be seized on the roadways leading to this area and at the

different POEs. There was one large seizure (29 assault weapons and 1 shotgun) at the Del Rio POE.

The driver was an 18-year-old female USC. There was also a seizure of 3,980 rds of .223 ammo, and the

driver was a 29-yr-old female USC.


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J I M H O G G

D U V A L

Z A P A T A

L A S A L L E

F R I O


Jim Hogg CO SO La Salle CO SO Webb CO SO Zapata CO SO Dilley PD Laredo PD Pearsall PD

CBP ICE TPWD TMF DPS Duval CO S O Frio CO SO

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Laredo Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 5

Bailouts 2

Criminal Arrests 4

Fugitive Arrests --

Gang Related Criminal Arrests 1

Pursuits 1

Scouts/Decoys --


IAs/Referrals 20

IAs/USBP 665

OTMs 144

Countries

Brazil 9

Dominican 1

Ecuador 2

El Salvador 20

Guatemala 28

Honduras 77

India 3

Nicaragua 3

Peru 1

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine --

Heroin --


Currency --

Other:

Weapons

Handgun(s) --

Long Gun(s) --

Grenades(s) --


Stolen 10

Recovered 2


Change

Marijuana 1,933.45 1,651.89 - 15%

Cocaine 16.81 39.87 137%

Heroin 0.91 0.5 - 84%

Meth 0.22 1.03 368%

Currency $56,938 $25,106 - 56%



Laredo Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

$1,500

$309,000

$17,000 $0

$0

$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

$300,000

$350,000

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6,538.30

4,454.80

3,787.32

1,026.10

0.00

1,000.00

2,000.00

3,000.00

4,000.00

5,000.00

6,000.00

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Gang Activity

On 24 SEPT 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents working near the Rail Road Bridge in Laredo, TX,

apprehended one male subject, for illegal entry, who claimed to be a LOS PAISANOS gang

member.

On 22 SEPT 2011, Jim Hogg Co SO Deputies initiated a traffic stop on a white 1998

Ford Crown-Victoria at the intersection of Smith and Veggie Street in Hebbronville, TX.

All six occupants of the vehicle were found to be in this country illegally. The six

subjects were turned over to USBP agents. The vehicle was impounded.

On 23 SEPT 2011, Jim Hogg Co SO Deputies asked a suspicious subject for

identification at 611 N Smith in Hebbronville, TX. The male subject claimed to be in the

US illegally and is originally from Guatemala. The subject was detained and turned

over to USBP Agents.

On 26 SEPT 2011, Laredo PD Officers recovered a stolen 1997 Mercury Marquis. The

vehicle was stolen in Laredo, TX. The male driver was arrested.


On 22 SEPT 2011, USBP Hebbronville Agents seized 259.9 lbs of

abandoned marijuana on the Tomahawk Ranch, in Hebbronville, TX. The

contraband was turned over to DEA.

USBP Laredo South Agents seized 175.5 lbs of abandoned marijuana, located

in the brush, near 3508 Jimenez St, in El Cenizo, TX. The contraband was

turned over to DEA.



On 20 SEPT 2011, a DPS-CID Agent initiated a traffic stop on a white Chevrolet

Suburban traveling on FM-649 and FM-2687 two miles south of Zapata, TX. After a brief

pursuit, the vehicle came to a stop and the driver bailed out, absconding into the nearby

brush. The CID Agent apprehended 8 subjects that were located inside the SUV. The

subjects were turned over to USBP agents.

On 23 SEPT 2011, a THP Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 2000 Mitsubishi Montero

traveling on Cielito Lindo Dr, 1/2 mile east of US-83, near Laredo, TX. After a brief

pursuit, the driver and four passengers bailed out. The driver (USC) was arrested but the

four passengers absconded. The vehicle was later reported stolen out of Laredo, TX.

On 24 SEPT 2011, THP Troopers, assisted by USBP Zapata Agents, initiated a traffic

stop on a white 2011 Ford F-350 flatbed traveling on US-83N, two miles south of Zapata,

TX. Troopers seized 225.6 lbs of marijuana located in the backseat. THP took custody

of the driver, contraband and vehicle. USBP placed a detainer on the driver, as he was

found to be in this country illegally.

Aguilar-Sanchez,

Antonio

03/07/1980

Mexican National



On 23 SEPT 2011, USBP Agents duties near the Laredo Community College main

campus in Laredo, TX. seized 266.8 lbs of abandoned marijuana. The marijuana was

turned over to DEA.

On 27 SEPT 2011, USBP

Hebbronville Agents working at the

TX-16 Checkpoint seized

98.3 lbs of marijuana from the gas

tank of a green 1998 GMC 1500

pickup with TXLPs during a

secondary inspection. The vehicle

and contraband were turned over

to DEA. The subject was released.

USBP Laredo South Agents seized 175.5 lbs of abandoned marijuana,

located in the brush, near 3508 Jimenez St, in El Cenizo, TX. The contraband

was turned over to DEA.

On 22 SEPT 2011, CBP/OFO Officers

working at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge in

Laredo, TX, seized 2.98 lbs of crystal

methamphetamine that was concealed

in the lining of a water thermos and

within a candy box filled with candy

products. The male subject was

arrested and the contraband was turned

over to DEA.


Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment

Overall alien apprehensions increased from 467 to 665. OTM apprehensions decreased from 164 to 144.

The UA referrals from the Unified Command decreased slightly from 30 to 20.

Reported stolen vehicles doubled from five to ten. Recoveries increased from one to two.

The largest single marijuana seizure this week was 266.8 lbs, seized by USBP Laredo North Agents near

the LCC Main Campus. Most bundles were located abandoned. CBP/OFO Officers had the largest

methamphetamine seizure this week with 2.98 lbs.

DPS/THP, assisted by USBP Zapata Agents, encountered another flatbed truck transporting 225.6 lbs of

marijuana. The driver of the white 2011 Ford F-350, was in possession of a hard hat and reflective work

vest to attempt to blend with oilfield traffic once he got to Laredo, TX. This type of construction attire has

been seen in two previous incidences in the LR and DR Sectors.

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

reporting period. No heroin or cocaine seizures were reported this week. No currency

seizures were reported as well. Methamphetamine decreased from 13.1 lbs to 2.98 lbs.

There were no weapons seizures in the sector this week.

This week‟s incident

Duval Co.

(LR Sector)

– seized

4,520

marijuana

from a

cloned

TxDOT

dump truck

Dimmit Co. (DR

Sector) – IA

apprehension


K E N E D Y

S T A R R

H I D A L G O

W I L L A C Y

B R O O K S

UNIFIED COMMAND

MEMBERS

CBP – USBP CBP – OFO ATF ICE NCIS USCG US Fish & Wildlife Starr Co HIDTA DPS – THP, CID, AVN Texas Rangers TPWD Texas Military Forces TXNG CDAE Cameron Co SO Hidalgo Co SO Kenedy Co SO Willacy Co SO Starr Co SO Hidalgo Co Pct 3 Hidalgo Co Pct 4 Alamo PD Alton PD Brownsville PD Donna PD Edcouch PD

Elsa PD Edinburg PD Harlingen PD Hidalgo PD La Feria PD La Grulla PD La Joya PD La Villa PD Los Fresnos PD Mercedes PD Mission PD Palmhurst PD Palmview PD Penitas PD Pharr PD Raymondville PD Rio Grande City PD Roma PD San Benito PD San Juan PD UTPA PD UTB PD Weslaco PD




Rio Grande Valley Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 3 Bailouts 3 Criminal Arrests 48 Fugitive Arrests 1 Gang Related Criminal Arrests 1 Pursuits 4 Scouts/Decoys -- Spikings -- Splash Downs --

Contraband Seizures Marijuana 20,648.07 lbs

Cocaine 48.65 lbs Heroin --

Methamphetamine --

Currency $24,782.10

Other 21- Xanex pills

Weapons

Handgun(s) 3

Long Gun(s) -- Explosive(s) --

Vehicles Stolen / Recovered Stolen 4

Recovered 2


IAs/Referrals 9 IAs/USBP 1,193

OTMs 439

OTM Countries

El Salvador 134 Guatemala 119

Honduras 146 India 11

Ecuador 7

Brazil 2

Nepal 3

Dominican Republic 7 Peru 1

Nicaragua 6

Palau 1 Venezuela 1

Sri Lanka 1


Change

Marijuana 19,234.36 27,156.85 41%

Cocaine 162.78 124.92 - 23%

Heroin 5.87 4.38 - 26%

Meth 14.72 16.44 12%

Currency $170,931 $209,685 23 %



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

$828,563

$428,020

$1,635,080

$24,782 $0

$200,000

$400,000

$600,000

$800,000

$1,000,000

$1,200,000

$1,400,000

$1,600,000

$1,800,000

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17,606.04 20,510.33

20,648.07

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5,000.00

10,000.00

15,000.00

20,000.00

25,000.00

30,000.00

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87.80

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200.00

250.00

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1,113 1,086

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Gang activity

Edinburg PD Officers assisted USBP Agents and ICE Agents in reference to a stash house on

Salinas St. Agents and Officers made contact and learned that the residence was in fact a

stash house for undocumented aliens. A total of nine IAs from Mexico, Guatemala and El

Salvador were found inside. Agents also found one male USC and one female USC inside an

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

USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in the floodways near Granjeno, TX, in

reference to a large group of suspects. The Aircrew located a large group of suspects hiding in

heavy grass and brush with the Wes Cam (FLIR). Agents were guided into the area and several

lengthy foot pursuits occurred. Agents on ATVs were able to capture many of the suspects fleeing

on foot. A total of 17 suspects were apprehended.

Additional Information

The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 46 gang member arrests this reporting period. These arrests

were made by 14 different agencies in the RGV sector. The gang members were arrested for offenses such as:

possession of controlled substance, robbery, assault with bodily injury of family member, parole violation,

aggravated assault cause serious injury, unauthorized use of vehicle, misdemeanor warrant, aggravated assault

with deadly weapon, theft of property by check, resist arrest, possession of marijuana, public intoxication, theft of

property, criminal mischief, burglary of habitation, driving while intoxicated, and driving while intoxicated w/minor.

The arrestees have gang affiliation with:

Valluco Crazy Street Raza Loco Trece

Mexican Mafia South Side Folk Latin Kings

Texas Syndicate Texas Chicano Brotherhood Sureno 13

Po Boys West Side 1018 Partido Revolucionario Mexicanos

Pistoleros Tri-City Bombers Norteno 14

adjacent residence and were taken into custody for warrants. The male subject was identified as a

member of the TEXAS SYNDICATE prison gang.


Gang Activity

A Palmhurst PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 Ford F-150 bearing TXLPs on

the 4300 blk of N Los Ebanos Rd. The Officer made contact with the driver and received

consent to search the vehicle. The Officer found 0.6 oz of marijuana and two semi-

automatic handguns. The Officer also found a total of $5,487.10 USD on both the driver

and passenger. Two male subjects were arrested and are active members of the

VALLUCO street gang.



CBP Officers from the Roma POE inspected

an outbound 2003 Chevrolet pickup with

TXLPs driven by a male MX citizen. A

secondary inspection of the vehicle and

driver revealed $14,067 USD concealed

inside luggage, a diaper and on the driver.

The driver was arrested.

Rio Grande City USBP Agents seized 524 lbs of marijuana near Escobares, TX. Agents

observed several subjects loading bundles into a vehicle located by the riverbank. As

agents approached the area, the subjects fled the area and absconded back to MX. A

search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 21 packages of marijuana. HIDTA Task Force

assumed custody of the narcotics.

Harlingen USBP Agents seized 2.2 lbs of cocaine at the Toronado bus terminal in

Harlingen, TX. A service K-9 conducting a free air search and alerted to the bathroom area

at the end of the bus. A search of the area resulted in the seizure of one brick of cocaine.

No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics.

Kingsville USBP Agents seized 7.2 lbs of cocaine at the Sarita USBP Checkpoint. During

primary inspection, a service K-9 conducting a free air search, alerted to the bathroom at the

rear of a Toronado bus. A search of the area resulted in the seizure of three bundles of

cocaine. No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics.

Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 36.4 lbs of cocaine at the Falfurrias USBP Checkpoint. A

service K-9 alerted to a vehicle in the primary inspection lane. During secondary inspection,

a total of 14 bundles were discovered hidden in the vehicle‟s frame. One permanent resident

subject was arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics and the subject. The vehicle

was seized .



McAllen USBP Agents seized 3,350 lbs of marijuana near Penitas, TX. Agents responded to

alien traffic in close proximity to the Rio Grande. Agents observed two rafts loaded with

marijuana heading back to the MX side of the river. Upon further investigation, the Agents

discovered a total of 140 bundles of marijuana and three abandoned vehicles. No subjects

were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics.

Rio Grande City USBP Agents seized 818 lbs of marijuana near Escobares, TX. Agents responded to

alien traffic in close proximity to the Rio Grande. Agents discovered a total 38 bundles of marijuana

abandoned in the brush. No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics.

Rio Grande City USBP Agents seized 575 lbs of marijuana in Roma, TX. One subject was apprehended.

HIDTA assumed custody of the narcotics, subject, and vehicle involved.

Rio Grande City USBP Agents seized 914 lbs of marijuana near Fronton, TX. Agents observed bundles

hidden in the brush by the US side of the Rio Grande. A search of the area revealed a total of 40 bundles

of marijuana abandoned by the riverbank. A search of the immediate area was conducted for any

subjects and yielded negative results. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics.



Rio Grande City USBP Agents seized 5,344 lbs of marijuana at a local tire shop and car

wash business in Roma. Two adult male undocumented Mexican Nationals were

apprehended. HIDTA assumed custody of the narcotics, two subjects, and two vehicles

that were involved in the case.

ANALYST NOTE: The concealment method above, where equipment is cut in half and affixed to a

plywood board, is not necessarily a new method, although it is one method not frequently seen.

Mercedes USBP Agents seized 1,006.35 lbs of marijuana near Alamo, TX. Agents observed a

suspicious vehicle traveling north away from the Rio Grande. As agents approached, the driver

bailed out and fled the area. A search of the vehicle revealed a total of 12 bundles of marijuana. A

search of the immediate area for the driver was conducted but yielded negative results. DEA

assumed custody of the narcotics.



Harlingen PD K-9 Officer working parcel interdiction located at the UPS distribution

center in Harlingen, TX observed a large cardboard box and conducted a free air

search. The K-9 positively alerted to the box. Officers opened the box and found a

black punching bag. Inside the punching bag, officers located one bundle of marijuana

weighing 9.45 lbs. Laundry detergent was used as a masking agent.

Alamo PD Officers responded to the 1000 blk of Birch Street in reference to a shooting

that had just occurred. Officers arrived and located a male subject with multiple

gunshot wounds to his upper torso. Witnesses stated that a gold Chevrolet Impala

drove up to the residence and began to fire towards the victim. The vehicle left the

area and was not located.

San Benito PD conducted a consented search at a residence on S. Fannin St., where

a known narcotic dealer resides. Investigators were able to recover 24 Xanax pills,

one handgun and $4,868 USD. Investigators also seized one black digital scale and

numerous small plastic bags with different logos on them such as a “star” logo, a

“batman” logo, and an “8 ball” logo. One male subject was arrested.

Palmview PD Officer conducted a traffic stop on a 2002 Ford Taurus. Officers made

contact with the driver and noticed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the

vehicle‟s rear area. Driver was arrested for a traffic violation. Upon search of the

vehicle, 297.4 lbs of marijuana was located in the trunk area.

Pharr PD Officers responded to a residence on S. Venus Ave in reference to a home

invasion. Officers arrived on scene and the victims stated that six male subjects

wearing all black, with bandanas over their faces, entered their home and

claimed to be FBI Agents. The subjects were armed and demanded their money. No

one was injured and the only item taken was a handgun.



Mission PD Officers responded to an apartment on Moorefield Rd in reference to a

kidnapping. The complainant stated that a family member was being held captive by a

“coyote.” Investigators obtained a consent to search for the residence. Upon search of

the residence, Investigators were able to detain a total of 18 undocumented subjects

that were being held captive. Three subjects ran from the scene and were apprehended

a short time later and identified as the smugglers. The subjects had been demanding

money for the release of the IAs. Further investigation revealed that four families had

already paid for the release of family members. The money was wired to an unknown

person in Alamo, TX.

Mission PD Officers received information that marijuana was being hidden in a flatbed trailer at a

residence on Birch St in Penitas, TX. Investigators assigned to the DEA Task Force proceeded to

the residence and located the flatbed trailer. Investigators searched the trailer and found a hidden

compartment with 244 lbs of marijuana in 45 bundles.



Starr Co SO Deputy conducted a traffic

stop on a 2006 Chevrolet Impala for a

traffic violation on US-83. The Deputy

made contact with the driver and

observed several bundles marijuana.

The Deputy conducted a search of the

vehicle and found 578 lbs of marijuana

concealed in the front, back seat and

trunk area. The driver was arrested and

the vehicle was seized.

A THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Dodge Stratus near Roma, TX, for a

traffic violation. The driver pulled into a small neighborhood and the Trooper lost visual

contact. The Trooper located the vehicle abandoned in a private driveway. The Trooper

conducted a search of the vehicle and found a total of 324 lbs of marijuana in 39

bundles concealed in the trunk. The driver was not located.

A THP Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2004 Ford F-150 on US-83

near Rio Grande City, TX, for a traffic violation. The driver refused to stop and a

pursuit ensued. The vehicle was driven through a fence and into a wooded area. The

driver bailed out and absconded. The Trooper located the vehicle a short time later

abandoned in the brush. A search of the vehicle was conducted and revealed a total of

664 lbs of marijuana wrapped in 30 bundles concealed in the rear seats, passenger

floorboard and bed areas.


The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the seizure of over 20,000 lbs of

marijuana. The amount was a nominal increase from last week. Cocaine seizures decreased from

207.74 lbs last week to 48.65 lbs this week. There were no heroin or methamphetamine seizures

for the week. Currency decreased to a total of $24,782.10 USD.

The USBP, CBP OFO, DPS Aviation, DPS THP, Texas Rangers and CID, Starr Co SO, Rio Grande

City PD, Mission PD, Palmhurst PD, Palmview PD, Harlingen PD, Pharr PD, and San Benito PD,

contributed significantly to the narcotic and currency seizures.

IA apprehensions increased for the reporting period up from 1,086 to 1,193 this week. The OTM

count increased from last week to a total of 439.

The Mexican Military engaged in several gun battles with cartel members in the cities of

Matamoros, Rio Bravo, and Reynosa. The Mexican Military, Gulf Cartel and Zeta organizations

fought each other in the same engagement in Reynosa. This increased violence gives credence to

the intelligence assumptions that Los Zetas are steadily increasing their presence in border cities.

The RGV BIC and JOIC continue to closely monitor events in MX that may produce cross-border

violence.

The USBP RGV Sector International Liaison Unit assisted US law enforcement agencies by

communicating intelligence and information to MX authorities. This has been an effective and

invaluable asset to border security efforts. The unit coordinated military responses to smuggling

activity at the river and the MX forces were able to take several suspects into custody.

RGV JOIC Sector Assessment


OPERATION CRAZY HORSE

In a joint operation, the Texas Department of Public Safety (Ranger Recon Team, SWAT, AVN, CID, THP, and BSOC), USBP,

ICE, CBP, TPWD, Texas Military Forces – Special Operations Detachment, and other local law enforcement agencies, targeted

rural areas being exploited by drug traffickers and alien smugglers in Starr Co area. The Rio Grande Valley JOIC provided

coordination efforts prior to, during, and after the mission.

Joint Border Mission

CUMULATIVE OPERATION TOTALS

Suspected smugglers arrested 6

Marijuana seized/recovered 2,908 lbs, valued at $1,602,715 USD

Vehicles seized/recovered 8

Illegal aliens apprehended 41

* Values based on NDIC mid-2010 average of Texas cities retail prices: $551/lb marijuana, $29,508/lb cocaine, and $38,068/lb methamphetamine.

A group of 11 people in a raft were observed crossing the river from MX into the US, southwest of Rio

Grande City, TX. DPS Air responded to the area and attempted to locate the subjects with negative

results. A short time later, a USBP vehicle team apprehended seven of the IAs in a Ford Econoline van

near US-83 in Rio Grande City, TX. The vehicle was turned over to USBP.

DPS Air responded to a USBP McAllen request for

assistance with a group of suspected IAs in the Bentsen

Palm area. The aircrew helped guide USBP agents to the

location. Agents apprehended all 10 IAs.



OPERATION CRAZY HORSE Joint Border Mission Pre-Operation Start: A DPS Pilot was traveling home, when he observed a white Ford F-150 pass

him at a high rate of speed with smoke coming from the engine. The Pilot observed front end

damage to the vehicle, and that a blue vehicle was attempting to follow the suspect with the driver

on the phone and the passenger acting frantic. The Pilot then observed the white Ford F-150

disregard a red light at a major intersection near the McAllen Airport. The Pilot witnessed the white

Ford F-150 strike another vehicle at another intersection. The victim vehicle sustained minor

injuries. The Pilot then activated his emergency lights and sirens and the vehicle failed to yield

and attempted to evade. The suspect traveled off road into a wooded area where the driver

attempted to bailout and flee. The Pilot apprehended and detained the suspect until McAllen PD

arrived on scene. A search of the driver‟s vehicle yielded multiple open containers and a small

baggy of cocaine. The suspect was released to McAllen PD where he faces charges of

Intoxication Assault, Evading Arrest w/ a Motor Vehicle and Possession of a Controlled Substance.

The suspect was an undocumented alien.



OPERATION CRAZY HORSE Joint Border Mission DPS Air responded to a Hidalgo Co SO pursuit near Abram Rd and 10 Mile Line Rd in Citrus City, TX.

The Aircrew arrived overhead and located a beige Ford F-250 with multiple passengers in the truck bed.

The driver and occupants bailed out near an orchard on Minnesota Rd. The aircrew followed the driver

until a Hidalgo Co SO deputy successfully apprehended him. A second DPS helicopter arrived and

deployed the onboard quick reaction force (QRF) to assist ground agents in apprehending the seven

passengers, all illegal aliens (IAs). USBP took custody of the seven IAs. The driver and vehicle were

turned over to Hidalgo Co SO.



OPERATION CRAZY HORSE Joint Border Mission A THP Trooper reported a subject bail out of a Dodge Intrepid

on US-83 in Escobares, TX. DPS Air and a surveillance aircraft

attempted to locate the fleeing subject with negative results.

The vehicle, which was loaded with 324 lbs of marijuana, was

turned over to DPS CID.

DPS Air and the QRF team responded with USBP

to a group of suspected IAs fleeing near

Escobares, TX. Agents on the ground

apprehended five IAs.

Two subjects carrying bundles south of Rio Grande

City, TX were observed. DPS Air, DEA aircraft, and

USBP Agents on the ground responded to the area.

Both subjects were taken into custody, along with

eight bundles of marijuana, weighing 476 lbs. DPS

CID and DPS Intelligence and Counterterrorism

Division (ICT) are investigating the incident.



OPERATION CRAZY HORSE Joint Border Mission DPS Air responded to a USBP McAllen request for

assistance with a large group of suspected IAs

southwest of Penitas, TX. The helicopter and

surveillance aircraft arrived overhead as the group

was fleeing back across the river to MX. Later, the

aircraft reported a raft crossing into the US southwest

of Penitas, TX, along with a group of more than 20 IAs

and advised USBP Agents. USBP Agents and a QRF

team were directed to the location where a total of 12

IAs were apprehended.

A group transporting bundles on foot southwest of Rio

Grande City, TX was observed. DPS Air, with an

onboard QRF, and vehicle interdiction teams

responded to the area, apprehending three subjects

and seizing 240 lbs of marijuana. DPS CID and DPS

Intelligence and Counterterrorism Division (ICT) are

investigating the incident. ANALYST NOTE: As noted in previous BOSAs, the Ferrarri

logo (seen on the shirt of the far-left subject) is commonly

associated with LOS ZETAS. It is unconfirmed at this time if the

subjects are ZETAS.



OPERATION CRAZY HORSE Joint Border Mission DPS Air 108 was dispatched to the La Paloma area in reference to a group that was detected by

mission aircraft. The Aircrew arrived on scene and located the suspects and USBP Agents were

called into the area to assist in apprehensions. DPS Air 100 arrived on scene with the quick

response force (QRF) on board and was able to deploy the team to assist in making the

apprehensions. A total of 12 suspects were apprehended. Two suspects swam back to the MX

side and five others absconded in the brushy terrain.



OPERATION CRAZY HORSE Rio Grande City PD Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2004 Ford F-250 that was involved in

a hit and run incident on US-83. Officers also observed and engaged a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado traveling

at a high rate of speed in front of the F-250. Officers were not able to stop the Silverado before it ran the

POE and went into Mexico. Officers were able to stop the F-250 and arrest the driver. The driver was

identified as an active member of the GULF CARTEL. The driver stated that he and the other driver

had just stolen both vehicles. The driver was charged with unauthorized use of motor vehicle, evading

arrest with a motor vehicle, aggravated assault on a public servant, resisting arrest and two counts of

failing to stop. The driver was wearing black NIKE Shox shoes and claimed these were the official shoes

of the GULF CARTEL.

Stock Photos

Nuevo Laredo Cartel Battle – 16 JUL 2010: Subjects appear to

have the identical brand/model of shoes, or the same color

schemes. This may be an indicator for friendly forces

recognition, particularly during surveillance.

ANALYST NOTE: For more information of shoes

used as identifiers by cartels, you can request the

full BSOC assessment titled “Shoes as Identification

of Friendly Forces (IFF)

Joint Border Mission


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Coastal Bend Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 44

Bailouts 11

Criminal Arrests 214

Fugitive Arrests 70

Gang Related Arrests 3

Pursuits 8

Scouts/Decoys 1

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 348.23 lbs

Cocaine 0.34 lbs

Heroin 0 lbs

Methamphetamine 0 lbs

K2 / Synthetic Marijuana 0.002 lbs

Currency $ 195,322.00

Other Morphine – 1 pill,

Hydrocodone – 2 pills,

Xanax – 151 pills

Weapons

Handgun(s) 2

Long Gun(s) 1

Explosive(s) 0


Stolen 2

Recovered 14


IAs/Referrals 35

IAs/USBP --

OTMs 5

OTM Countries

Honduras 1

El Salvador 2

Guatemala 2


Change

Marijuana 1,188.22 2,307.76 94%

Cocaine 66.19 16.99 - 74%

Heroin 0.32 1.04 227%

Meth 2.92 0.69 - 76%

Currency $327,402 $170,334 - 48%


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