A successful cocaine bust in West Texas resulted in the arrest of 12 individuals and the confiscation of six kilograms of cocaine. The Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) carried out the operation, conducting searches at six different locations. These searches led to the discovery of cocaine, as well as $55,000 in cash and five firearms. It is worth mentioning that the DEA Dallas Field Office is a crucial component of the OCDETF.
The authorities have apprehended twelve individuals who have been named in a comprehensive 17-count indictment. In the event of a conviction, certain individuals could potentially face life sentences in federal prison.
The following individuals have been arrested and are facing initial charges related to this case.
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- Esteban Renee Garcia, 36, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution of cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
- Rodrick Deone Hall, 48, aka “Dirty,” is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution of cocaine base, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
- Leticia Chavez, 58, charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and distribution of cocaine
- Shannon Sainz, 28, charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and unlawful use of a communications facility
- Janie Reyna, 40, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
- Anthony “AV” DeLeon, 45, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
- Isaac “Ike” Rodriguez, 43, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
- Anthony McIntire, aka “Ace,” 29, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, distribution of cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
- Roland Vasquez Gomez, 48, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine, attempted distribution of cocaine, and unlawful use of a communications facility.
- Rodrick Lamont Bibbs, 39, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine base.
- Michael Tijerina, 59, is charged with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and distribution of cocaine.
- Miguel Ramirez-Pedroza, 45, was arrested and charged via criminal complaint with possession with intent to distribute cocaine. (His initial appearance in federal court will be scheduled at a later date.)
The OCEDTF’s mission is to actively target and neutralize the most influential drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that pose a significant threat to the United States.