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8 Arrested, 1603 Lbs of Marijuana Seized

MAY 12 -- (El Paso, Texas) – John J. Riley, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), El Paso Field Division, announced the arrests of Rafael Garcia, Jorge Garcia, Manuel Gonzales, Aida Cervantes, Andres Cardenas, Margareta Avila, Melissa Avila and Michael Avila and the seizure of 1,603 pounds of marijuana on May 8, 2008. >> Full Story

APR 18, 2008	Osvaldo Aldrete-Davila Guilty to Drug Smuggling Charges
APR 4, 2008	Federal Fugitive and Alleged Leader of Drug Trafficking Organization Sought
APR 16, 2007	El Paso Marijuana Trafficker Receives Life in Federal Prison
JAN 23, 2006	Over 20 Arrested After a 6 Month DEA/MET and Region II Narcotics Task Force Operation
JUN 28, 2005	Over 30 Arrested After 6 Month Drug Investigation More Indictments Pending

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John J. Riley


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