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Reporting Period: 29 JUN – 05 JUL 2011


Key Events and Findings

• Between 28 - 30 JUN 2011, CID-Garland, along with DPS AVN and the TX Air National Guard,

conducted a domestic marijuana eradication operation in Raines, Ellis and Dallas Counties. As a

result, 21,456 plants were seized in Raines Co, 469 plants were seized in Ellis Co, and 22,400 plants

were seized in Dallas Co for a total of 44,325 cultivated marijuana plants.

• On 6 JUL 2011. Montgomery Co Pct. 4 Constable’s Office discovered a broken-down tractor trailer

impeding traffic on US-59 in Kingwood, TX. A consent to search revealed 101 bundles (totaling 2,430

lbs) of marijuana co-mingled within a load of limes, avocados and mangos.

• The largest single cash seizure this period occurred in the RGV Sector where Roma PD Officers

seized at total of $102,662 USD in nine individually vacuum sealed and wrapped packages from the

center console and front door panels of a white Chevrolet Trailblazer.

• Since JAN 2011, there have been six incidences of former service and/or cloned vehicles used for

drug smuggling in the RGV Sector.

• In the RGV Sector, USBP Agents at the Sarita Checkpoint seized 26 lbs of cocaine in 10 bundles

wrapped in gray duct tape concealed behind an interior quarter panel of a 2007 Jeep Liberty. This is

the largest cocaine seizure in this reporting period.

• Mexican police arrested Jesus "El Mamito" Rejon, a top lieutenant of Los Zetas, who was linked to the

murder of Jaime Zapata, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agent in FEB 2011.

• The Mexican Army seized weapons, cash and drugs inside a house on the Bugambilia neighborhood in

Reynosa. SEDENA reported seizing three vehicles, 12 assault rifles, 14 handguns, 529 ammo mags,

75,084 ammo rds, $224,776 USD, 316,150 pesos and 9,199 doses of cocaine in powder and rock

form.


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Hall

Hale Motley

LubbockDickens

Andrews

King

Terry

ShermanHansford Ochiltree

Hutchinson

Wheeler

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

Zavala

UvaldeKinney

Edwards

Brewster

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Dimmit

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KaufmanHarrison

PanolaGregg

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Bell

WilliamsonMilam

Sabine

Trinity

UpshurWood

Van Zandt

NavarroHill

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

BeeLive Oak

Duval

Jim Hogg

Henderson

Anderson

Leon

Limestone

Travis

Hays

Comal

Houston

Angelina

Newton

Orange

Cooke Grayson Fannin

CollinDentonHunt

Lamar

Delta

Hopkins

Dallas

Red River

Rockwall

Nolan

Baylor

Jones Shackelford Stephens

Archer

Young

Taylor

Haskell Throckmorton

Callahan

Howard

Borden Parker

Erath

Palo Pinto

Montague

Clay

Wichita

Wilbarger

WiseJack

Upton

BrownColeman

RunnelsCoke

SterlingGlasscock

Midland

Crane

Menard

McCulloch

Concho

Sutton

Schleicher

Tom Green

Crockett

Pecos

Irion

Reagan

Comanche

Hood

Bosque

Somervell

Hamilton

Kimble

Mason

Mills

San Saba

Blanco

Burnet

Lampasas

Johnson

Gillespie

Terrell

Llano

Coryell

Tarrant

Washington

Fayette

Lavaca

Colorado

Austin

Fort Bend

Brazoria

HarrisBastrop

Matagorda

Kerr

Real

Bexar

Wilson

Karnes

Caldwell

Gonzales

DeWitt

Waller

Kendall

Atascosa

Frio

Medina

Bandera

Galveston

Fisher

Scurry

Mitchell

Culberson

Webb

Jeff Davis

Val VerdePresidio

Moore

Dona Ana

Luna

Grant

Hidalgo

Eastland

Guadalupe

Jim Wells

Willacy

Kenedy

Cameron

Wharton

Jackson

Victoria

Refugio

San Patricio

Nueces

Kleberg

Brooks

Hudspeth

Otero

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TABLE OF

CONTENTS

El Paso Sector

p. 05-17

Marfa Sector

p. 18-24

Del Rio Sector

p. 25-30

Laredo Sector

p. 31-37Rio Grande

Valley Sector

p. 38-56

Coastal Bend

Sector

p. 57-64

Statewide Corridor Seizures

p. 65-71

Overall Assessment

p. 86-99

Sig. Mexico Events

p. 72-85

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Operation BORDER STAR 29 JUN – 05 JUL 2011


EL PASO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR29 JUN – 05 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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El Paso SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 0

Bailouts 0

Criminal Arrests 49

Fugitive Arrests 18

Gang Related Criminal Arrests 3

Pursuits 3

Scouts/Decoys 0

Illegal Alien Apprehensions

IAs/Referrals 0

IAs/USBP 199

OTMs 17

Countries

Guatemala 7

Honduras 9

Vietnam 1

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 2,006.63 lbs

Cocaine 55.42 lbs

Heroin 0 lbs

Methamphetamine 0 lbs

Currency $0.00

Other None reported

Weapons

Handgun(s) 4

Long Gun(s) 0

Explosive(s) 0

Vehicles Stolen / Recovered

Stolen 17

Recovered 1


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

$0 $0

$3,475

$0$0

$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

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$3,000

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2,455.23

1,371.37

2,006.64

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Six gang-related incidents were reported this period involving seven arrests of members from five

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

DWI, Unlawful Carry of a Weapon, and Traffic Offenses.

Bandidos Barrio Azteca Los Fatherless Lower Valley Hoodlums

Surenos 13

Gang activity for the week of 30 JUN 2011 thru 06 JUL 2011

Name: Chacon, CarlosDOB: 12/30/1959

6’00” 200 Lbs. Brn BaldBandidos El Paso President

“C Dog”Tattoos: Left Arm: Dragon,

Fish, “Jacob”, “Aaron”, Mexican; Right Arm: Roses,

Eagles, Skulls.

There have been recent changes in the leadership of the El Paso chapter of the BANDIDOS. Carlos “C Dog” Chacon is the new El Paso President.

One of the up and coming support groups of the BANDIDOS MC are the EMBUDOS MC based out of Las Cruces, NM.

A recent restructuring of the BANDIDOS Outlaw Motorcycle Gang (OMG) in El Paso appears

to have resulted in a significant change in the command structure from the top down. As these

changes have occurred, there has also been a significant change in the behavior and activities

of the BANDIDOS. This change is best described as an increased public presence of

individuals and groups wearing the BANDIDOS colors in the form of riding vests, t-shirts, etc.

Additionally, the BANDIDOS are becoming more brazen in their conduct with the general

public and law enforcement with increased intimidation and harassment tactics.



Gang activity (Cont)

Two notable incidents have occurred within a 30-day period. In June 2011, members of the EMBUDOS MC,

a BANDIDOS support group, were holding a meeting with the President of the El Paso BANDIDOS Chapter

at an establishment in Dona Ana Co near Las Cruces, NM. Two off-duty officers unwittingly entered the

establishment and observed the meeting taking place. The officers were confronted by several EMBUDOS,

and questioned as to who they were and if they worked for a law enforcement agency. The officers denied

any affiliation with law enforcement, but the EMBUDOS members confronting the officers photographed the

officers’ faces and the license plates affixed to their motorcycles. The officers were then allowed to leave

without further incident. While this occurred, the security guard working the front door of the establishment

was replaced by two EMBUDOS who were acting as sentries.

In the month of July 2011, a Texas Department of Public Safety Highway Patrol Trooper conducted a traffic

stop on the Vice President of the BANDIDOS El Paso Chapter. The female passenger of the motorcycle

driven by the BANDIDOS VP immediately dismounted the motorcycle and began to make phone calls and

send text messages on her cell phone. A short time later, several BANDIDOS wearing BANDIDOS riding

vests arrived at the scene of the traffic stop in a pickup and set up surveillance a short distance away in a

parking lot. The Trooper confronted the BANDIDOS when they arrived and conducted a consent search of

the vehicle they arrived in. A High-Point 9mm handgun was located in the vehicle along with several locks,

including discus padlocks, tied to handkerchiefs. No arrests were made.

Officers are encouraged to remain vigilant and to

practice appropriate officer safety tactics if

encountering BANDIDOS or BANDIDOS support

group members, especially on traffic stops where

individuals are in possession of cell phones that can

be used to disclose the location of a traffic stop.

If any officer or agency has information regarding recent similar events involving BANDIDOS or BANDIDOS

support group members, please contact DPS CID Agent Steve Marks at 915-849-4000, or DPS CID Agent

Brandon Speed at 915-832-5367.


52.56 lbs of marijuana

1996 Honda Civic

Concealed: Inside the

dashboard

CBP-OFO Officers at the Ysleta POE

29 JUN 2011

01 JUL 2011


2003 Honda Accord

Concealed: Inside the

dashboard

CBP-OFO Officers at the Santa Teresa, NM, POE

30 JUN 2011


2003 Jeep Grand

Cherokee Laredo

Concealed: Floor board

and rear bumper



1999 Chevrolet Blazer

Concealed: Gas tank

CBP-OFO Officers at the Bridge of the Americas POE

30 JUN 2011

01 JUL 2011


On-Person

Concealed: Taped to

legs

On 28 JUN 2011, El Paso DPS CID Agents recovered eight stolen vehicles

from Mexico. The property value of the recovered vehicles was set at

$165,200 USD.

For the week ending on 02 JUL 2011, the Border Auto Theft Information Center (BATIC) received 3,412

inquiries/callers requesting information on suspicious vehicles. The BATIC Specialists responded

affirmatively to 45 of these 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

$226,550 USD.


Additional information (cont)

On 3 JUL 2011 USBP Agents encountered 6 abandoned burlap sacks of marijuana in

the Charity Valley in New Mexico. Total weight was 326 lbs.

Charity Valley Area

US Mexican Border



• On 29 JUN 2011, recovered a stolen vehicle. While conducting a

separate investigation, EPPD Crimes against Children Detectives

observed a black 2011 Toyota Rav4 that appeared to have

fictitious Mexican license plates. A check revealed that the vehicle

had been reported stolen on 05 NOV 2010, from a retail parking

lot. The subject of the investigation advised that he purchased the

vehicle from an unknown subject in Juarez, MX, for $6,000 USD.

• On 30 JUN 2011, conducting inspections to verify out of state

vehicles prior to registration in Texas at the North East Regional

Command Center (NERCC), recovered a 2006 Transco flatbed

trailer currently registered in CA. It was reported stolen on 13

NOV 2008 through the El Paso Co SO. The trailer was

relocated to a storage area pending further investigation, and

the case was forwarded to the El Paso Co SO.

• On 30 JUN 2011, responded to the Bridge of the

Americas POE in reference to two recovered stolen

vehicles; a red 2008 Dodge Ram 3500, and a grey 2006

Ford F150. Officers met with a recovery agent hired by

an insurance company to recover the vehicles in Juarez,

MX. The vehicles were released pending auction.

El Paso PD ATTF Officers:



On 24 JUN 2011, El Paso PD Officers and Detectives executed a

search warrant on a residence in El Paso, TX. As a result of the

warrant, 0.78 lbs of marijuana, 0.011 kilos of cocaine, one pistol,

and drug paraphernalia were seized. Carlos Acosta was arrested.

Acosta, Carlos

DOB: 07/25/1986

On 27 JUN 2011, an El Paso Co SO K-9 unit

working Operation Border Star conducted a traffic

stop in the 3200 block of Mobile for a traffic

violation. The suspect refused consent to search,

and a subsequent canine search was conducted

resulting in a positive alert by the canine. A search

was conducted resulting in the location of

approximately 124.3 grams of cocaine hidden in

the center console.

124.3 grams of cocaine


Additional information

El Paso DPS CID Agents assigned to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint

Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) assisted THP-El Paso with the search and interview of

two Iraqi Special Interest Aliens (SIAs) traveling under suspicious circumstances. El

Paso USBP assisted with identification and verification of status which was

determined to be legitimate at this time. Information was collected and disseminated

to JTTF El Paso for further analysis/investigation. DPS CID and JTTF Agents are

also actively working with JTTF in AZ in reference to the SIAs. Initial checks revealed

no obvious threat or nexus to terrorism.

El Paso JOICs Sector Assessment

During this reporting period, 199 IAs were apprehended. IA apprehensions increased by 32 from

the previous week’s 167. Total reported IA apprehensions within the El Paso Sector from 05 JAN

through 05 JULY 2011 are 6,134, with 404 being Other Than Mexican (OTM).

From 6/30 – 7/05 (17 OTM Apprehensions)

Leading IA OTM’s from 5 Jan to date:

Guatemala 105

Honduras 71

El Salvador 60

Brazil 43

India 26

HONDU, 15

ELSAL, 2ECUAD, 2

GUATE, 12

KENYA, 1 URUGU, 1 VIETN, 2 HONDU

ELSAL

ECUAD

GUATE

KENYA

URUGU

VIETN

OTM Apprehensions between 23 Jun – 05 Jul


The El Paso Sector experienced a increase in the seizure of marijuana, with an decrease in

cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, assorted pills, and currency seizures during this reporting

period. There was an increase in the number of stolen vehicles (5), and an increase of recovered

stolen vehicles (1) from El Paso PD and/or El Paso Co SO.

Of the total 2,006 lbs of marijuana seized at the POEs, 143 lbs was seized at the Bridge of the

Americas (BOTA) POE, 289 lbs at the Ysleta POE, 65 lbs at the Paso Del Norte POE, 0 lbs at

Fabens POE, 109 lbs at Santa Teresa POE, and 1,065 lbs in the Lordsburg area. There were 14

reported marijuana seizures across the POEs, and 3 cocaine seizures totaling 55.54 lbs.

The predominate concealment methods during this reporting period were the use of vehicle fuel

tanks (2), dashboards (2), backseats (2), rear bumpers (2) and one incident each involving a

vehicle door, center console, floor, quarter panel, truck bed, undercarriage, and body carry.

The El Paso PD reported eight marijuana seizures totaling 332 lbs, and one cocaine seizure

totaling 0.001 kilos. The El Paso Co SO reported no marijuana seizures and one cocaine seizure

totaling 0.003 kilos. THP reported two marijuana seizures totaling 2 lbs.

El Paso JOICs Sector Assessment (cont)


El Paso JOICs Sector Assessment (cont)

City-wide index crime continues to show a decrease

by 8% compared to the same time frame last year.

There is a noted 1,300% increase (13) in murders, a

36% increase (31) in sexual assaults, a 3% decrease

(6) in robberies, a 3% decrease (191) in assaults, a

8% decrease (72) in burglary, a 12% decrease (855)

in larceny, a 17% decrease (142) in vehicle theft, and

a 2% (27) 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

Citywide (YTD through Jul 2nd 2011)

Offense 2010 2011 % Change

Murder 1 14 1,300%

Sexual Aslt 85 116 36%

Robbery 227 221 -3%

Aslt 5,804 5,613 -3%

Burglary 951 879 -8%

Larceny 6,993 6,138 -12%

Veh Theft 846 704 -17%

*Burg Vehicle 1,285 1,258 -2%

Total: 14,907 13,685 -8%

*** Crime Rate: 2,312 2,123 -8%

Murder, 1Sexual Aslt, 85

Robbery, 227

Aslt, 5,804

Burglary, 951

Larceny , 6,993

Veh Theft, 846

*Burg Vehicle , 1,285

Murder

Sexual Aslt

Robbery

Aslt

Burglary

Larceny

Veh Theft

*Burg Vehicle

City Wide for week ending 02 Jul 2010

Murder, 14Sexual Aslt,

116

Robbery, 221

Aslt, 5,613

Burglary, 879

Larceny , 6,138

Veh Theft, 704

*Burg Vehicle , 1,258

Murder

Sexual Aslt

Robbery

Aslt

Burglary

Larceny

Veh Theft

*Burg Vehicle

City Wide for week ending 02 Jul 2011


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MARFA UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR29 JUN – 05 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

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Marfa SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 0

Bailouts 0

Criminal Arrests 81

Fugitive Arrests 1


Pursuits 0

Scouts/Decoys 0


IAs/Referrals 0

IAs/USBP 38

OTMs 2

OTM CountriesPeru 1

Philippines 1

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 691.17 lbs

Cocaine 0.00 lbs

Heroin 0.0 lbs

Methamphetamine 0.02 lbs

Currency $24,614.00

Other

Hash (0.02 lbs),

Ecstasy (4 pills),

Opium (0.01 lbs),

Vicodin 6 pills)

Psilocybin 0.01 lbs

Weapons

Handgun(s) 0

Long Gun(s) 0

Explosive(s) 0


Stolen 0

Recovered 0


Marfa SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

$13,355

$0 $0

$24,614

$0

$5,000

$10,000

$15,000

$20,000

$25,000

$30,000

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988.16

1,708.92

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On 28 JUN 2011, DPS Air 119 searched from Alpine to Jeff Davis Co to look for signs of an

ultralight aircraft landing that was reported to have taken place several days prior. No evidence was

found.

DPS Air 119 also flew to Big Spring, TX, to assist in a manhunt for a State Hospital escapee who

was reported to be suicidal/homicidal. The suspect escaped from security when he was taken to

Scenic Mountain Medical Center for medical treatment. Upon their arrival, DPS Air 119 began a

search of a wooded area near the hospital and located the suspect. Sheriff's deputies were able to

arrest the suspect.

Manhunt suspect in custody


Southbound OperationsHudspeth Co SO held southbound operations in Hudspeth Co. Seven Deputies were

involved in the operations. Activity information was not available.

Presidio Co SO seized 15.0 lbs of marijuana and apprehended one USC and one IA in

Presidio, TX. One subject absconded. One subject and the marijuana were turned over to

ICE. One subject was turned over USBP.



Marfa USBP seized 109.55 lbs of marijuana abandoned near the Hugh Howard

Ranch. The marijuana was turned over to DEA.

Sierra Blanca USBP seized 0.03 lbs of marijuana, 0.01 lbs of opium, and

apprehended two USCs at the IH-10 Checkpoint. The subjects and narcotics were

turned over to Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution.

Sierra Blanca USBP seized 11.91 lbs of marijuana and apprehended one USC at the

IH-10 Checkpoint. The subject and marijuana were turned over to Hudspeth SO for

state prosecution.

Alpine USBP seized 298.35 lbs of marijuana and

apprehended one USC at the TX-118 Checkpoint.

The subject and marijuana were turned over to

DEA for federal prosecution.

Pecos Co SO seized

$24,614 USD and

0.03 lbs marijuana

from a truck tractor

semi-trailer on IH-

10W. The money was

concealed in a plastic

bag within luggage.

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Marfa USBP with assistance from CBP Air and Marine seized 249.65 lbs of

marijuana, apprehended two USCs, and six IAs near Valentine, TX. The two USCs

were released. Five subjects and the five backpacks of marijuana were turned over

to DPS CID for state prosecution. One subject was processed for removal.


ANALYST NOTE: The homemade straps are

made for easier handling of the large loads being

carried for miles. Additionally, bruising on the

lower back is often a result of the heavy

“backpacks.”

17-yr-old guide has led at

least 4 smuggling trips


Marfa Unified Command Sector Assessment

The total poundage of marijuana seized decreased this week by 61% compared to last week. The

largest seizure of marijuana was a load at the TX-118 Checkpoint in Brewster Co totaling 298.35

lbs. The second largest seizure was 249.65 lbs in five backpacks in Jeff Davis Co. There were no

cocaine seizures this week. There were two small seizures totaling 0.02 lbs of methamphetamine

this week. There was $24,614 USD seized this week by Pecos Co SO. There was a small seizure

of 0.01 lbs of opium made this week at the IH-10 Checkpoint in Hudspeth Co.

IA apprehensions were down this week with 38 apprehensions. This is a decrease over last week’s

46. Criminal arrests were up this week with 81 arrests an increase over last week’s 66.

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DEL RIO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR29 JUN – 05 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 3

Bailouts 2

Criminal Arrests 7

Fugitive Arrests 18


Pursuits 2

Scouts/Decoys 2


IAs/Referrals 5

IAs/USBP 134

OTMs 114

OTM Countries

El Salvador 12

Guatemala 29

Honduras 70

Nicaragua 3

Contraband Seizures

Marijuana 48.06 lbs

Cocaine 0.00 lbs

Heroin 0.00 lbs


Currency $0.00

Other Brass Knuckles

Weapons

Handgun(s) 1

Long Gun(s) 3

Ammunition 50


Stolen 0

Recovered 1


Del Rio Sector

The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

$1,120

$0 $0 $0$0

$200

$400

$600

$800

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2,071.45

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Southbound operations

Dimmit Co SO Deputies performed a Felony traffic stop on a maroon 2007 Ford Focus at Old

Cotulla Rd and East Ave, in Carrizo Springs, TX. The driver had tattoos on his arms and neck

and was identified as a member of the LATIN KINGS gang. The driver had a warrant for

Burglary of a Habitation with Intent to Commit/Complete Assault. The driver was arrested.

USBP Agents working Operation SOUTHERN EXPOSURE at the Del Rio POE referred a

blue Ford Expedition bearing MX plates to secondary inspection following a negative

declaration for firearms, ammunition, or currency by the vehicle's driver. There were a total

of three subjects in the vehicle, all of Mexican nationality. A search of the vehicle produced

two empty 10-rd 9mm magazines and 50 rds of 9mm ammo. All subjects, ammo, and

magazines were turned over to the CBP-OFO pending disposition.

CBP-OFO, USBP, and Maverick Co SO continue to conduct OPERATION

OUTBOUND at the Eagle Pass POE.

The Maverick Co Sheriff announced that his

office now has a special element tactical

SWAT team. The team is composed of eight

officers trained to carry out special operations

during high-risk incidents.

Gang activity

Additional Information


Additional InformationDPS-Air 116 assisted Del Rio PD regarding a vehicle that had just been burglarized in the local mall

parking lot. Witnesses stated that a white SUV fled the location, driving south on Bedell Ave. The

Aircrew spotted the white Ford Expedition and advised Del Rio PD, who conducted a Felony traffic

stop. Three subjects were arrested for Burglary of a Vehicle after positive identification by a

witness.

A Zavala Co SO Deputy assisted DEA Agents with a search warrant and

active arrest warrant for Intent to Distribute 500 grams or more of Cocaine

at a residence. One subject was arrested. During the search, DEA found

0.004 lbs of cocaine and an unknown amount of currency. Zavala Co SO

took custody of one pistol, one rifle and one shotgun.



USBP Agents responded to a call from a seismic work crew on the Briscoe Ranch SW of

Asherton, TX. The crew discovered two duffel bags hidden in the brush which they believed

contained narcotics. The Agents did a sweep of the area with their K-9 and discovered one

more duffel bag. The three bags contained a total of 48.06 lbs of marijuana. The DEA took

custody of the contraband.

On 1 JUL 2011, CBP at the Eagle Pass POE stopped an alleged attempt by a Mexican citizen

to enter the US using an illegal US passport card. A 22-year-old Mexican citizen from

Cuauhtemoc, Chihuahua, MX, allegedly applied for admission at the port as a U.S. citizen and

presented a U.S. passport card as proof of identity and citizenship. The subject was arrested

by CBP.

Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector AssessmentWithin the Del Rio Sector, there have been 154 stolen vehicles recovered year to date. The majority of

these recoveries were in the Southeast end of the sector. The most popular vehicle has been Ford F-250

and F-350 pickups. The majority of the stolen vehicles recovered, were stolen in San Antonio, Austin and

Houston. The total stolen vehicles recovered in 2010 was 240.

This reporting period, there was a small amount of cocaine (0.001 lbs) seized and brings the year-to-date

total to 923.2 lbs. This is a significant change compared to last year when the total cocaine amount seized

was 920.1 lbs.

This reporting period saw major reductions in IAs apprehended and marijuana seizures. The total

marijuana seized this period is 48.06 lbs as compared to 2,017.45 lbs last reporting period. This is the

lowest number of lbs reported for the sector in the last three and a half years. IA apprehensions are 134

compared to 458 last reporting period. There were increases in criminal arrests, fugitive arrests and long

guns seized, while other categories remained the same or had slight decreases.

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F R I O


LAREDO UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR29 JUN – 05 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



Laredo SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 10

Bailouts 1

Criminal Arrests 3

Fugitive Arrests 0


Pursuits 1

Scouts/Decoys 0


IAs/Referrals 43

IAs/USBP 551

OTMs 198

OTM Countries

China 1

Ecuador 3

El Salvador 38

Guatemala 66

Honduras 83

India 2

Nicaragua 4

Peru 1

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 0.02 lbs

Heroin 0 lbs

Methamphetamine 0 lbs

Currency $0

Other: 29 Xanax Pills

Weapons

Handgun(s) 0

Long Gun(s) 0

Grenades(s) 0


Stolen 0

Recovered 2


Laredo SectorThe Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks:

$5,980

$0 $0 $0$0

$1,000

$2,000

$3,000

$4,000

$5,000

$6,000

$7,000

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1,762.28

2,187.15

2,092.10

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2,500.00

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On 30 JUN 2011, Webb Co SO Deputy took possession of a 2004 Nissan 350Z that had

been recovered in San Portosio, MX. The vehicle had been stolen on 09/02/2007 from

Montgomery Co. The vehicle was impounded.

On 28 JUN 2011, Laredo PD Officers, assisted by USBP, initiated a traffic stop on a

1997 Mercury passenger vehicle on US-83. The female driver and three male

passengers were found to be in this country illegally. The subjects claimed to have

picked up the vehicle by the riverbank in El Cenizo, TX, after crossing the Rio Grande

from Mexico. All four subjects and vehicle were taken into custody by USBP.

On 30 JUN 2011, THP Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 1999 Ford pickup traveling

northbound on TX-16, near Zapata, TX. Several subjects absconded into the brush

leaving behind two backpacks containing bundles of marijuana. Eleven

undocumented subjects remained in the vehicle. The undocumented subjects were

turned over to USBP agents, and 22.2 lbs of marijuana was turned over to CID. The

vehicle was seized.

On 02 JUL 2011, THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 1997 GMC pickup. A

subsequent search revealed 29 Xanax pills not prescribed to the subject and 2 clear

baggies of cocaine with a total weight of 0.015 lbs. Two male subjects were arrested.

On 05 JULY, THP Trooper recovered a 2003 Ford F-250 reported stolen out of Bexar

Co. The vehicle was located abandoned on the Kruger Ranch, 5 mi north of TX-44 in

LaSalle Co.



Additional informationOn 29 JUN 2011, USBP Laredo North Agents working near the Mines Road area

observed several subjects running through the TSI warehouse parking lot. Agents

apprehended two subjects that were in the US illegally. A search of the area resulted

in the discovery of five bundles of marijuana weighing a total of 358 lbs concealed

under a tarp in the parking lot. The contraband was turned over to DEA.

On 29 JUN 2011, USBP South Agents seized 232.6 lbs of abandoned

marijuana discovered on the De Leon Ranch north of El Cenizo, TX. The

marijuana was turned over to DEA.

Jose David DURON-Garcia

12/29/1986

Julian MORENO-Rodriguez

05/06/1986

On 30 JUN 2011, USBP Laredo West Agents seized five abandoned

bundles of marijuana weighing 349.9 lbs at the Needmore Ranch in

Laredo, TX. The narcotics was turned over to DEA.

On 02 JUL 2011, USBP Freer agents seized nine abandoned

bundles of marijuana weighing a total of 516.7 lbs on TX-339, five

miles east of TX-16. The marijuana was turned over to DEA.




On 02 JUL 2011, USBP

Zapata Agents observed an

abandoned vehicle near the

Rio Grande riverbank.

Agents searched the vehicle

and located five bundles of

marijuana in plain view

weighing 119 lbs. The

contraband was turned over

to DEA.

On 05 JUL 2011, USBP

Hebbronville Agents seized

493.7 lbs of abandoned

marijuana in the bed of a

blue 2000 Ford F-150 after

performing an inspection

near Agua Nueva, TX. The

vehicle stopped, at which

time, ten subjects bailed out

and absconded. The vehicle

was seized and the

marijuana was turned over

to DEA.


Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment

The Laredo Unified Command had a slight decrease in Marijuana seizures this reporting period.

Cocaine seizures decreased drastically compared to a 170+ lb seizure last week. The largest single

marijuana seizure this week was 516.7 lbs, seized by USBP Freer Agents.

No methamphetamine or currency seizures were reported this week. This makes the third

consecutive week where no seizures of currency occurred.

Alien apprehensions and OTMs increased slightly overall, but the Unified Command referrals

decreased. No stolen vehicles were reported this week, but recovered vehicles remained the

same.

On 2 JUL 2011, the DPS Media Relations Office disseminated a press release (PIO 2011-66)

recommending US citizens not travel into Nuevo Laredo over the Fourth of July weekend. The

travel advisory was prompted by the Webb Co SO pursuant to information received by multiple

credible intelligence sources, indicating that the Zetas Cartel planned to target US citizens. The

Laredo JOIC will continue to monitor this situation for further action.


K E N E D Y

S T A R RH I D A L G O

W I L L A C Y

C A M E R O N

B R O O K S

RIO GRANDE VALLEY UNIFIED COMMAND SECTOR29 JUN – 05 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 69Fugitive Arrests 7Gang Related Criminal Arrests 54Pursuits 4Scouts/Decoys 2Spikings 0Splash Downs 0

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 81.46 lbs

Heroin 0 lbs


Currency $ 220,005.00

OtherHydrocodeine: 204 pills,Alprazolam: 263 pills

Weapons

Handgun(s) 3

Long Gun(s) 1Explosive(s) 0

Vehicles Stolen / RecoveredStolen 0

Recovered 2


IAs/Referrals 14

IAs/USBP 1,033OTMs 441

Countries

Peru 3

Dominican Republic 5

El Salvador 127

Guatemala 139Honduras 100

India 38

Ecuador 5Cuba 1

Belize 1

China 4Colombia 6

Sri Lanka 6Nepal 1

Argentina 1Pakistan 1

Nicaragua 3


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

$62,900

$95,976

$25,856

$220,005

$0

$50,000

$100,000

$150,000

$200,000

$250,000

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28,313.16

27,331.52

21,637.43

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Valluco Texas Chicano Brothers Hermanos Pistoleros

Loco Trece Partido Revolucionario Mexicanos Mara Salvatrucho (MS-13)

Tri-City Bombers Mexican Mafia Sureno 13

Texas Syndicate Tango Blaster Crips

Gang activity

The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 50 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, parole violation, terroristic threats, driving while intoxicated,

possession of marijuana, failure to appear, aggravated assault, evading arrest, aggravated assault

with deadly weapon, credit/debit card abuse, aggravated robbery, possession of controlled

substance, theft, assault caused bodily injury, unlawful transport of persons, public intoxication,

burglary of vehicle, attempted murder and family violence. The arrestees have gang affiliation with:

Mission PD Gang Investigators responded to a residence in reference to an

Aggravated Assault that had just occurred. The victim was transported to Mission

Regional Medical Center with six stab wounds to the back. During the interview, the

victim stated that the assault occurred because he used to belong to the LOCO 13

gang and that the suspects assaulted him in retaliation for leaving the gang. Officers

later arrested four known LOCO 13 gang members that were involved in the stabbing.


Hidalgo Co SO requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in

reference to a pursuit of a stolen white Ford F-250 Diesel

pickup near La Homa Rd. The driver and passenger bailed

out and fled on foot. DPS Air directed Deputies to the

location of the suspect in the canal. One suspect was

apprehended.


USBP requested assistance from DPS Air 108 to search the

area in the floodway near Ware Road for a group of

suspected IAs. DPS Air guided Agents to the suspects.

Several of the suspects jumped into the canal to avoid

capture and others hid in the brush along the canal. USBP

Agents were guided to their location and 18 suspects were

apprehended.

THP Trooper requested assistance

from DPS Air 108, who was

following a vehicle northbound on

US-281 and FM-1017, that was

believed to be stolen. DPS Air 108

responded and while en-route

Trooper advised that the vehicle

had stopped and several suspects

bailed out of vehicle. A total of two

suspects were apprehended and

the vehicle was confirmed stolen.

Suspect hiding in

the brush Trooper holding suspect at gunpoint.



CBP Officers from the Hidalgo POE Inspected an inbound 1998 Ford F 150 with GA license plates.

A secondary inspection of the vehicle revealed 11.8 lbs of methamphetamine concealed in a

compartment of the truck bed. The Mexican driver was released and the vehicle was seized.

CBP Officers from the Brownsville Gateway Bridge inspected an outbound 1999 Dodge Durango. A

secondary inspection revealed $42,488 USD wrapped in toilet paper inside a pair of socks. A male

Mexican was arrested.

Santa Muerte



During an inspection of a Ford Focus, USBP Agents at the Sarita Checkpoint discovered 2 gms of

methamphetamine and 13.8 lbs of cocaine concealed in the dashboard area of the vehicle. Two

male subjects were arrested and the vehicle was seized.

DPS CID agents, along with USBP Agents from the McAllen Station seized 329.9 lbs

of marijuana concealed within stacked, hollowed out residential wooden doors, loaded

on a tractor trailer near Edinburg, TX. No subjects were apprehended. DPS assumed

custody of the narcotics.



USBP Agents at the Sarita Checkpoint inspected a 2007 Jeep Liberty. During the interview with the

driver, a free air sniff of the exterior of the vehicle was performed and the K-9 alerted to the rear of

the vehicle. Agents inspected the vehicle and discovered 26 lbs of cocaine in 10 bundles wrapped

in gray duct tape concealed behind an interior quarter panel. The female driver was arrested.

USBP Agents from the Rio Grande City Station observed several subjects cross the Rio Grande

and walk away from the river’s edge towards Fronton, TX. Agents approached the subjects, causing

all the subjects to drop their cargo and flee into the surrounding thick brush. Agents seized the

1,411 lbs of marijuana. No subjects were arrested.


Additional information (cont) Starr Co SO Deputy observed a suspicious blue Chevrolet Lumina and attempted to conduct a traffic

stop. The driver of the suspect vehicle made several turns in an attempt to avoid the officer and turned

into a bank parking lot. When the Officer arrived at the vehicle, he found the vehicle unoccupied. A

witness stated he saw the driver running away from the vehicle, but the subject was not located. The

Officer inspected the vehicle and discovered 424.4 lbs of marijuana inside.

Starr Co SO Deputy patrolling FM-490 observed a green

Ford F-250. The Deputy attempted to conduct a traffic

stop. Upon stopping, the driver of the truck bailed out and

jumped a fence. The Deputy pursued and apprehended

the driver. Upon returning to the truck, the Deputy found

three females sitting in the back seat. The Deputy

determined the females to be from India and could not

communicate with them. USBP was called and agents

took custody of the females and the driver. A check of the

vehicle revealed it to be stolen out of Pharr.


Starr County SO Investigators observed a white GMC truck traveling on FM-490.

Investigators attempted to conduct a traffic stop. The suspect vehicle pulled over and

stopped then accelerated when the Investigator approached. The Investigator then engaged

in a pursuit into Hidalgo Co where the suspect vehicle crashed into a fence and the driver

fled into a wooded area. Inspection of the vehicle revealed 851.2 lbs of marijuana in 35

bundles in the bed and cab of the vehicle. Investigators seized the marijuana and the truck.


Starr County SO Deputy discovered an 1997 Ford F-150 pickup which had been abandoned

for several days. Deputies observed the windows rolled down, rear seats down, and a

rubber bed mat laying on a plywood board normally used to conceal narcotics or

undocumented aliens. Three days prior to the finding, Deputies had observed the vehicle

traveling north on Pipeline Rd transporting narcotics but were unable to locate the vehicle.

The vehicle was impounded.

SIU Investigators from the Cameron Co SO received information

regarding a residence in Santa Rosa said to contain narcotics.

Investigators searched the residence and discovered 885 lbs of

marijuana in 22 bundles. Two subjects were arrested and turned

over to ICE.


Palmview PD Officers conducted a traffic stop on a Nissan Titan and made contact with the driver

who stated that he had come to Palmview to pick up a friend. The Officer questioned the

passenger who had a conflicting story. A search of the vehicle resulted in a user amount of

marijuana which was claimed by the passenger. After questioning the driver at the police station,

he confessed to be scouting the area for someone known only as ―El Kenny.‖


Harlingen PD Special Investigations Unit

(SIU) executed a search warrant at a

residence in Harlingen. The search

revealed cocaine, marijuana, 204

Hydrocodeine pills, 263 Alprazolam

pills, and two handguns. One female

subject was placed under arrest and

transported to the Harlingen City Jail.AMT Kurz .380 caliber Charter 2000 .38 caliber

Harlingen PD Officers observed a gold Mercury Marquis bearing TX registration make an

improper turn onto Jefferson St from 1st St. The Officer conducted a traffic stop in a parking lot.

The driver was found to be in possession of 125.0 grams of cocaine and had one active warrant

with the Harlingen Municipal Court. He was arrested and taken to the Harlingen City Jail.

La Grulla Fire Department responded to a call from a citizen

about smoke coming out of a residence in La Grulla. Upon

arrival, firefighters discovered bundles of marijuana in the

residence. La Grulla PD Officers were called and 1,030 lbs of

marijuana was seized from the residence. Officers also arrested

two subjects including a previously deported felon.



Mission PD Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a black truck leaving the Butterfly Park

area at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle sped up and disregarded stop signs. The suspect

vehicle then turned eastbound on Military Hwy. and made its way back to the Palapa area, near the

Rio Grande. After driving through the wooded area, three male suspects bailed out and fled on

foot. With the assistance of the USBP and air support, one suspect was apprehended. The suspect

& suspect vehicle were taken into custody by the Mission PD. A total of 19 bundles of Marijuana,

totaling 472.7 lbs were recovered from the suspect truck.



Roma PD Officers received information that a white Chevrolet Trailblazer vehicle was

possibly loaded and travelling from McAllen to Roma. A traffic stop was conducted on

the vehicle and a K-9 alerted to vehicle’s interior. Further inspection revealed nine

individually vacuum sealed and wrapped packages of US currency from the center

console and front door panels. The driver and passenger were detained and vehicle

seized. A total of $102,662 USD was recovered from the vehicle. The driver and

passenger were questioned and released after claiming no contest to the currency.

Roma PD Officers and HIDTA Agents executed search warrant at a residence in Roma,

TX. Officers recovered a total of 1,302.5 lbs of marijuana from a shack and inside the

bed of a 2008 Ford F-250. The truck had a hidden compartment in its bed covered by

livestock feed. Officers also found a shotgun in the house.

DPS CID Agents were contacted by a citizen who stated that they

opened a packaged outdoor smoker they received and found

marijuana inside. Agents arrived and took custody of 28 lbs of

marijuana.

Stock photo.



A THP Trooper attempted to conducted a traffic stop on a 1995 Jeep Cherokee with

IL license plates on US-281 near San Manuel, TX. The driver refused to stop

(pursuit) and intentionally crashed into a fence. All of the occupants bailed out and

fled on foot. The Trooper was unable to locate the suspects and returned to the

vehicle and discovered 208 lbs of marijuana in the back seat.

THP Trooper attempted to conducted a traffic stop on a 1995 Chevrolet

Z-28 near La Joya, TX. During the roadside interview, the Trooper

observed criminal indicators and asked the driver if he had any illegal

drugs in the vehicle to which the driver replied ―yes.‖ A search of the

vehicle revealed 429 lbs of marijuana in 20 bundles located throughout

the vehicle. The driver was arrested.

THP Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 1996 Dodge 2500 pickup near

San Manuel, TX. During the roadside interview, trooper observed criminal indicators. A

search of the vehicle revealed 107 lbs of marijuana in 37 bundles located in the gas

tank of the vehicle. The driver was arrested.




On 01 JULY 2011, a THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Ford pickup bearing

TX registration. The driver and passenger had conflicting stories. A verbal consent to search

was granted and 18 bundles of marijuana, weighing 55 lbs were found in the gas tank of the

vehicle.



Additional information (cont) US Fish and Wildlife Service Officers encountered a

human smuggling staging area within the Monte Cristo

Tract Preserve north of Edinburg, TX. The staging area

was littered with various types of food containers, soda

boxes, and five gallon water jugs. Recent activity had

been noted. The area was plotted and relayed to USBP.

Edinburg

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USFWS Officers were contacted in reference to a 2002

Dodge Caravan vehicle found abandoned on the Abrams

West tract by smugglers. USFWS arrived at the location

south of Abrams, TX, along the river road. An inventory of

the vehicle was completed and found that it had been

stripped of the seats, keys and battery.

USFWS Officers were contacted by USBP and International Boundary and Water

Commission survey crew that was conducting river surveys by boat in the area South of

Havana. Agents and crew saw two armed subjects dressed in grey on US riverbank. USBP

agents indicated they heard some shots being fired from the location of the two subjects. A

search of the area was negative.

Names found on phone. Some with both Mexico and US numbers.

• El Champ, El Gordo, El Koquiloco, El Patron, Bola de Ojetes

Mission PD Officers conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious vehicle after

observing it exit the hike and bike trail in Mission. The vehicle parked for a

undetermined amount of time, but no one exited the vehicle. After making

contact with the occupants, the Officer determined the driver to be

undocumented and the female passenger to be a USC. During a consensual

search, the Officer discovered $2,300 USD and several cell phones in the

female’s possession including a Ferrari style phone with several Mexican phone

numbers. During questioning at the PD the female received a text from her

brother stating “do not tell them anything, you are not under arrest.” at which

point she refused to answer any more questions. JOIC NOTE:

The Ferrari logo

is often used by

Los Zetas.

OPERATION UNIFIED ALLIANCE II



Mission PD Officers observed a maroon Chevrolet Impala driving away from the

levee at a high rate of speed near Chimney Park, near Granjeno, TX. The vehicle

was closely followed by a white Chevrolet Silverado truck. Both vehicles were

traveling northbound on FM-1016 when officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop.

Both drivers refused to stop and pursuits ensued. The driver of the truck was

apprehended but the driver of the Impala bailed out and fled into the brush where

he was apprehended with the assistance of USBP and DPS Aviation. Approximately

72.2 lbs of marijuana was found in the Impala. Both vehicles were seized. It is

suspected that the driver of the truck was the lookout/scout for the Impala.

OPERATION UNIFIED ALLIANCE II

DPS Air 108 spotted a single suspect hiding on the US riverbank just east of the Hidalgo

POE. The Aircrew observed the suspect move around attempting to hide from the aircraft in

some thick foliage with the FLIR camera. Aircrew advised a nearby USBP Agent and the

suspect was apprehended. Agents believed him to be a scout for a future crossing attempt.



The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the seizure of over 21,000 lbs of

marijuana. This is a 21% decrease from last week. Cocaine seizures also decreased, from 288.54

lbs reported last week to 81.46 lbs this week. Methamphetamine seizures totaled 11.8 lbs for the

week. Currency increased to a total of $220,005 USD. The USBP, CBP-OFO, USFWS, DPS AVN,

DPS THP and CID, Texas Rangers, Roma PD, Rio Grande City PD, Mission PD, Palmview PD, La

Grulla PD, Starr Co SO, Cameron Co SO, Hidalgo Co SO, Homeland Security Investigations (HIS)

and Harlingen PD contributed significantly to the narcotic seizures.

Illegal Alien apprehensions increased for the reporting period up from 859 to 1,033 this week. The

OTM count decreased from last week to a total of 441.

With the enhanced deployment of military troops to the northern border of Mexico, cities such as

Matamoros and Reynosa have witnessed increased violence. The military engagement with both

the Zetas and Gulf Cartel are at elevated levels. Military personnel are still in command of day-to-

day operations of local police forces. The Mexican Military responded to several incidents of conflict

between the Zetas and Gulf Cartel due to the frequent attempts by the Zetas to infiltrate and take

control of Matamoros. The resulting gun battles through the city streets placed hundreds of civilians

in the line of fire and resulted in the death of a popular priest. 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. A number

of DTO suspects were taken into custody in Mexico.

Operation Unified Alliance II concluded last week. Numerous law enforcement agencies in the Rio

Grande Valley participated with great success.

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Coastal Bend SectorThe Unified Command provided the following reports:

Absconds 46

Bailouts 15

Criminal Arrests 289

Fugitive Arrests 128


Pursuits 15

Scouts/Decoys 0


IAs/Referrals 30

IAs/USBP 0

OTMs 6

OTM CountriesEl Salvador 2

India 4

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 4.61 lbs

Heroin 0.0 lbs


Currency $ 0

OtherHydrocodone: 526 pills,

Xanax: 175 pills,

Equetro: 16 pills

Weapons

Handgun(s) 2

Long Gun(s) 3

Explosive(s) 0


Stolen 0

Recovered 13


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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DPS/CID Corpus Christi, DPS CVE working in Refugio Co, assisted by HSI, DEA, and the

Kingsville Narcotics Task Force, seized 2,694 lbs of marijuana concealed in a 2000 Great Dane

Trailer towed by a 2000 Kenworth Tractor. This seizure is a result of an ongoing investigation. No

arrests were made. The tractor/trailer was traveling from Rio Grande City, TX, to Houston, TX on

US-77N.

THP Victoria Co seized 81.6 lbs of marijuana

concealed in the spare tire and in the rear wall of a

2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac pickup. The male driver

and male passenger were traveling on US-59N from

Brownsville, TX, to Houston, TX.


DeWitt Co SO, assisted by Yorktown PD, seized 526 pills of

Hydrocodone, 164 pills of Xanax, 0.025 lbs of marijuana and 0.097

lbs of cocaine following an investigation and execution of twenty-four

warrants in Operation Pill Crusher. In all, thirteen male and two female

subjects were taken into custody. An additional nine suspects sought in

the investigation were already in custody at the time the operation began.


THP Brooks Co seized 50.85 lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas tank of a 1995

Dodge Dakota pickup. The male driver was traveling on US-281N from an unknown

point of origin to Victoria, TX.


THP Jim Wells Co seized 34.18 lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas tank of a 1992

Ford F-150 pickup. The male driver was traveling on US-281N from Edinburg, TX to

San Antonio, TX.


Robstown PD seized


concealed in the gas tank

of a 2003 Chevrolet

Impala. The male driver

was traveling on US-77N

from Alice, TX to

Austin, TX.

THP Brooks Co seized 107 lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas

tank of a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. The male driver was

traveling on SH-285E from Mission, TX, to Corpus Christi, TX.




Rockport PD identified four foreign nationals from India during a traffic

stop. The four male subjects were detained for USBP.

Kleberg Co SO and USBP seized 170.4 lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas tank

and in the quarter panels of a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban SUV. The male driver was

traveling on US-77N from McAllen, TX, to Houston, TX.

Kleberg Co SO and USBP

seized 83.4 lbs of marijuana

concealed in the gas tank and

in the quarter panels of a 2002

Dodge Caravan mini-van. The

female driver and a female

juvenile passenger were

traveling on US-77N from

McAllen, TX, to Columbia, MO. The female driver was arrested and the

juvenile was turned over to CPS.

Sealed opening on gas tank


Coastal Bend JOIC Sector AssessmentMarijuana seizures showed a significant increase in the Coastal Bend Sector over the last reporting

period from 791.1 lbs to 3,004.66 lbs, and a decrease in cocaine seizures from 13.31 lbs to 4.61

lbs. No currency seizures were reported this period in contrast to $74,100 USD reported last week.

IA referrals, OTM referrals, and absconds increased. There were no gang-related arrests reported

in the Coastal Bend Sector during this period. US-281N, US-77N, US-59N, and SH-285E were the

locations of significant narcotic seizures.

A review of the Falfurrias Checkpoint on US-281N indicated that between 28 JUN and 5 JUL 2011

there was 2,066.8 lbs of marijuana and 30.25 lbs cocaine seized. This is a decrease from last

week’s total of 9,109.47 lbs of marijuana seized. There was an increase in cocaine seized this

week. The Falfurrias Checkpoint reports indicate that one tractor trailer was seized attempting to

conceal a marijuana load totaling 1,612.4 lbs, and one commercial bus was found with 36.15 lbs of

marijuana concealed in luggage during this reporting period.

A review of the Sarita Checkpoint on US-77N indicates 2,891.4 lbs of marijuana and 38.8 lbs of

cocaine reported seized. This was a significant increase from last week’s total of 210.6 lbs of

marijuana and no cocaine seized. Two tractor trailers were seized attempting to conceal marijuana

loads totaling 2,787.8 lbs. No commercial busses were found to conceal contraband during this

period.

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

loads of marijuana along US-281N. Also, six seizures this week resulted in roughly

480 lbs of marijuana from gas tanks or a gas tank/quarter panel concealment combo. Three of the

gas tank seizures were on US-77N, two were on US-281N and one occurred on SH-285E.


Statewide CorridorSeizures

CID [Harris Co.] –• 40 hydroponic marijuana plants & 2

lbs of processed marijuana - a residence in South Houston, TX.

• 45 lbs of marijuana – a residence in Katy, TX.

THP [Gregg Co.] –• 5.35 lbs of marijuana – luggage;

Fort Ranch, CA to Natchitoches, LA.

THP [Carson Co.] –• 16.85 kilos of cocaine – firewall; Los

Angeles, CA to Chicago, IL.

CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE Vega, TX along IH-40

THP [Jefferson Co.] –• 81 lbs of cocaine – sleeper

compartment of trailer; Houston, TX to undisclosed destination.

THP [Ellis Co.] –• 210 grams of

methamphetamine – liquid form in drinking cup; Waco, TX to Dallas, TX.

THP [Midland Co.] –• 123 lbs of marijuana –

within 2 U-Haul boxes in the trailer; Salinas, CA to Tampa, FL.

THP [Lubbock Co.] –• 3.21 lbs of marijuana –

backpack; Lubbock, TX.


25 JUN 2011: THP Canton conducted a traffic stop on a 2006

GMC Yukon, bearing LA registration. Upon initial contact with

the driver, the Trooper noticed a strong odor of marijuana. A

probable cause search revealed 15 bundles (totaling

167 lbs) of marijuana in the back of the SUV. The

marijuana was traveling from Arlington, TX, to Tallulah, LA.

The individual(s) who

packaged the marijuana

marked each bundle with an

―11‖ or ―12‖ to indicate the

weight in lbs each one

contains.



ANALYST NOTE: A higher DOT # is

indicative of a newer company and

therefore one that may not have an

established record. Because of this, one

possible indicator of a DTO creating a false

company in order to run narcotics via

tractor-trailers, is a DOT # in the 2-millions.

4 JUL 2011: THP Midland conducted a traffic stop

on a 2001 Freightliner pulling a 2000 Utility Semi

Trailer, both bearing FL registration. A consent to

search revealed two U-Haul boxes containing 123

lbs of marijuana. The marijuana was traveling

from Salinas, CA to Tampa, FL.



30 JUN 2011: THP Liberty conducted a traffic stop on a 2010

Mazda MA5, bearing TX registration. A consent to search was

denied and the K-9 Unit called to the scene. Following a

positive free-air alert, a probable cause search revealed 4

hockey style duffle bags containing 8 bundles (totaling

190 lbs) of marijuana. The marijuana was traveling

from Houston, TX to Nashville, TN.

ANALYST NOTE: Often DTOs cover their

loads with a layer of automotive grease in

hopes of deterring K-9 Units from smelling

the contraband.


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28 - 30 JUN 2011: CID-Garland, along with DPS AVN and

the TX Air National Guard, conducted a domestic

marijuana eradication operation in Raines, Ellis and

Dallas Counties. As a result , 21,456 plants were seized

in Raines Co, 469 plants were seized in Ellis Co, and

22,400 plants were seized in Dallas Co for a grand total

of 44,325 cultivated marijuana plants..

16 JUN 2011: THP Greenville conducted a traffic stop on a

1994 Freightliner FLD pulling a 1992 Trailmobile, both

bearing AZ registration. A consent to search revealed 3

backpacks, co-mingled with the load, containing

70.55 lbs of cocaine. The cocaine was traveling from

Nogales, AZ to Birmingham, AL.



6 JUL 2011: Montgomery Co Pct. 4 Constable’s Office

discovered a broken down tractor trailer impeding traffic on

US-59 in Kingwood, TX. A consent to search revealed 101

bundles (totaling 2,430 lbs) of marijuana co-mingled

within a load of limes, avocados and mangos. The driver

claimed to be en-route to New Jersey from a location near

the Mexico border. He was arrested at the scene.

Ronnie Earl Ricksof Pasadena, TX.


CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION – LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE

Drawbridge is a camera and

sensor program that is monitored

by the JOICs, Texas Fusion

Center, BSOC and Border Patrol.

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SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICOSIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICO


INCLUDING CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA


Bone believed to be human

State investigators searching for human remains

CD. JUÁREZ – On 30 JUN 2011, an employee of a ranch

located at km 29 of the Juárez - Casas Grandes Highway

found human remains a few miles from the highway near the

entrance road to Rancho El Olmo. Investigators from the

Ministerial Police Investigative Unit for Crimes against Life

were directed to the shallow grave containing body of a

person that appears to have been executed. The discovery

was made in a desert area located south west of Cd Juárez.

Officials at the scene suspect that the location could be a

clandestine cemetery after finding several indicators nearby.

A search for more bodies will continue.

Significant Events in Mexico

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CD. JUÁREZ – On 29 JUN 2011, a ministerial officer was

wounded and his girlfriend was killed by gunmen inside a

residence located near América and Leyes de Reforma

streets in the Infonavit Casas Grandes sub-division.

CD. JUÁREZ – On 30 JUN 2011, a man was shot and killed

at a tire repair shop near the intersection of Zaragoza Blvd.

and Leona Vicario Street. The gunmen entered the

business and went directly to a man identified as a security

guard who was visiting the establishment and killed him.

Significant Events in Mexico (cont)

CD. JUÁREZ – On 02 JUL 2011, the mutilated body

of a young woman was discovered inside a

cardboard box left on the road near Francisco I

Madero and Del Arco streets in the Central District.


GUADALUPE D.B. – On 04 JUL 2011, the head of a

man was found at the entrance to the city hall. The

torso and severed arms and legs of the man were

located in the kiosk at the town plaza.

CD. JUÁREZ – On 04 JUL 2011, gunmen wearing uniforms

similar to federal police, shot and killed a man on a dirt bank

near the intersection of Soto and Isla Jasú streets in colonia

Chihuahua. Family members made a formal complaint

describing the unit numbers of two federal police vehicles

that had made contact with the deceased.


CD. JUAREZ – On 05 JUL 2011, a man identifed as an ex-

municipal police officer was shot and killed following a pursuit by

gunmen ending near the intersection of Independencia and

Unesco streets in colonia Independencia.


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for this reporting period is 42. There have been a total of 42 DTO-related

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CD. JUAREZ – On 29 JUN 2011, the Cd Juárez Municipal Police Chief

Julian Leyzaola and Mayor Hector Murguia announced a new concept of

operation of the city’s police force. The former Delicias Station Sector

has been renamed the Central District. The operation is similar to one

instituted by Chief Leyzaola while working in Tijuana, and resembles a

community policing program. The district will be manned by 282

uniformed officers who received 80 new police vehicles, new tactical

uniforms and protective vests, and a number of encrypted police radios.

Cd. Juárez Municipal Police

Officers participating in a

ceremony to announce the new

operation in the Central District.

The police patrols will concentrate mainly on sports fields, shopping malls and parks, churches and school

zones. The Central District encompasses the old downtown area and nearby vicinity. The operation is

expected to expand to other districts in the future.

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CD. JUÁREZ – Unknown persons made threats against the Governor of

Chihuahua, Cesar Duarte, by hanging at least five banners in different locations

on 30 JUNE 2011 demanding the arrest of the ―people‖ of ―El Chapo.‖ The first

report was taken after 8 PM at Ejército Nacional and Adolfo López Mateos

avenues. The message stated:Governor Cesar Duarte


The message was not signed by any group. More banners were reported with similar content in

different parts of the city.

MONTERREY - The army detained three men allegedly linked to the killing of Santa

Catarina Police Chief German Perez. The Nuevo Leon state prosecutor's office

official says the suspects also confessed to participating in an attack on 01 JUN 2011

on the bodyguards of the mayor of the same town, Santa Catarina. The official said

that three kidnap victims were discovered along with the suspects. Mexican

authorities say Santa Catarina Police Chief Perez's bodyguards and other officers did

nothing to stop gunmen who burst into his office and shot him to death. Seven city

police officers are under investigation.

“Mr. Governor, why do you say there is no violence in the

Valley of Juárez if they burn churches, houses and kill

entire families? Why do you complain that Marisol Valles

stains the image of Chihuahua? Who are you protecting in

the valley, Toño Marrufo and Gabino Salas? Why aren’t

Chapo’s people detained? Is it because they have an

agreement with the military and the blue? If we do not

see an equal arrangement we will come for you.”

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CHIHUAHUA - Narco-graffiti in the city of Chihuahua,

Chihuahua was discovered with a message directed to

the undercover agents of the DEA. The message was

first discovered by residents of the community Los

Arroyos where criminals had painted the message on a

fence next to the Mexican Teachers College, located in

the streets of ArroyoEl Rincón and Arroyo Margaritas.

The Municipal Police removed the message

CHIHUAHUA - After the wave of violence in Chihuahua this week, several narco messages appeared on

walls and banners, where a war is being waged between La Linea, the armed wing of the Vicente Carrillo

Fuentes (VCF) cartel, and the Sinaloa Cartel. Initial reports indicate that at least six messages signed by

DTO's were observed by the public, including several 03 JUL 2011 that were signed by La Línea aimed at

El Chapo Guzman. The Sinaloa Cartel responded with several narco-banners, of their own.

"Haha how did it go with Jorge Sosa he was left like a

dog that he couldn't board his armored vehicle. You

thought you were going to escape me you son a b__ch.

Hahaha and El Chapo APA? Atte_______ (La Linea).”

"F___ing gringos (D.E.A.) worthless s__t we have you identified and we know who you are and

where you are we are going to cut your head off s__ts”

"This was a f___ing notice,

Vicente Carrillo. ATTE. M10 and

Don Chava APA?"

Sinaloa cartel responseLa Linea banner



MATAMOROS - A well-known Catholic priest was killed during a shootout on 02

JUL 2011 between armed gunmen and the Mexican military. The shootout

began when members of Los Zetas tried to enter Matamoros. Father Marco

Antonio Duran Romero died at approximately 3:40 PM at a local hospital from a

gunshot injury, according to a statement by the Matamoros Diocese. According

to a Tamaulipas law enforcement official, Duran was struck in the chest by a

bullet from a firefight between authorities and gunmen as he drove through

Avenida Albino Hernandez in the Colonia Obrera. Duran was widely known

throughout the city because of a television show he had on a local channel and

regular appearances on radio, where he discussed a wide variety of topics. The

firefight began in the afternoon Saturday in the Colonia Obrera between groups

of gunmen, and blockades began popping up throughout the city in an effort to

keep authorities away from the area, according to a Tamaulipas law

enforcement official. The blockades were reported near the offices of Mexico’s

Attorney General’s Office and the downtown military base as well as other main

avenues. Some of the avenues with blockades included Sendero

Nacional, Avenida Pedro Cardenas, Avenida Longoria, Lauro Villar,

Calle Sexta and several others main streets in the city.


MEXICO CITY — Mexican police arrested Jesus "El Mamito" Rejon, a top

lieutenant of Los Zetas, who was linked to the murder of Jaime Zapata, a US

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agent in FEB 2011. Mexican Police

captured Rejon in a Mexico City on 03 JUL 2011 "without firing a shot," the

Mexico’s security ministry stated. Rejon is a founding member and currently third

in command of the Zetas. Rejon was traveling with a Mexico City police officer

who was brokering the drug lord's passage through the region. The police officer

was also arrested. The US had offered a $5 million dollar reward for Rejon, who

played a role in the shooting of the two ICE Agents. The Agents were driving in an armored vehicle on a

highway from San Luis Potosi to Mexico City in February when they were ambushed in broad daylight by

suspected drug gang members.

On 29 JUN 2011, a gun battle took place in the town of Garcia,

Nuevo León, between Mexican police and Los Zetas. Authorities

had noticed several suspicious men in a Toyota pickup. A shootout

ensued in street Portal de la Sierra, resulting in three gunmen killed.

It was later learned that one of the dead gunman was Fernando

Rodríguez Hernández, aka "El Fabuloso," a Los Zetas leader of

several plazas. A spokesman for the State police confirmed that

Rodríguez Hernández is accused of carrying out two attacks against the mayor

Jaime Rodriguez and was a leader of Los Zetas in the towns of Garcia, Santa

Catarina, El Carmen, and Mina, all municipalities in Nuevo Leon. It is also

believed that he anticipated in the attack that killed Brigadier General Juan

Arturo Esparza who was head of the Department of Public Safety in the

municipality of Garcia.

Mayor Jaime Rodriguez



In an interview recorded with officials from Mexico’s Federal SSP (Ministry of Public Safety)

and distributed to the Mexican media, Jesus Enrique Rejon Aguilar “El Mamito” revealed

that Los Zetas obtain their arms from the US. “All the weapons are bought in the United

States. We used to bring them through the bridge, but we have to cross them on the river

now. It’s gotten more difficult for us.” Rejon Aguilar confessed that Los Zetas have “buyers

in the US” who are USCs that acquire the arms and sell them to Los Zetas. The Mexican

government’s efforts had made it more difficult for Los Zetas to get weapons into Mexico,

but the Gulf Cartel had no such difficulty. They are still able to smuggle weapons in the

trunks of cars through the border crossings. “We are unaware of what’s happening but you

can deduce that if it’s almost impossible for us to buy weapons and bring them in our trunks

and Gulf Cartel can bring them in freely, with no problems, well there has to be an

arrangement, one can deduce that they have a pact with the government.” Rejon Aguilar

declared that Los Zetas do not buy their cocaine directly from Colombia because they don’t

trust Colombian DTOs. They buy their cocaine in Central America, particularly in Guatemala,

which is the responsibility of a private group of “accountants.” Rejon Aguilar stated that

“drug trafficking is done by a group of accountants who handle everything in private.”

Regarding the leader of La Familia Michoacán (LFM), Jesus 'El Chango' Mendez, Rejon

Aguilar said he had knowledge that Mendez had sought an alliance with Los Zetas days

before his capture. “He wanted to get close to us, to have a dialogue because they had killed

all his people and he needed our support.” “My personal point of view was that he who

betrays you once will betray you a second time.” Rejon Aguilar stated that there was a truce

between Los Zetas and La Familia that disintegrated after the death of Arturo Beltran Leyva.

He stated that the current violence between Los Zetas and other drug cartels is the result of

treason. “Los Golfos made alliances and now we are at war with El Chapo, El Mayo

(Zambada), Jalisco, La Familia.”




On 28 JUN 2011, Mexican soldiers have detained Abraham

Barrios Caporal, an alleged Zeta hitman. Barrios Caporal was

captured in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz and has

acknowledged working for Los Zetas. He is suspected of taking

part in the killings of bus passengers and their burial in clandestine

reports that passengers were being pulled off buses at gunpoint. Approximately 193

bodies had been found in 26 graves. Officials say most of those were Mexican migrants

heading to the US who were kidnapped off buses and killed by Los Zetas. Barrios

Caporal told authorities some of the passengers were kidnapped because were

suspected of being members of the Gulf cartel. San Fernando is the same place where

72 Central and South American migrants were killed AUG 2010, also by Los Zetas.

graves at a ranch in the town of San Fernando in Tamaulipas state. He

was arrested in the city of Coatzacoalcos, along with three other

members of his cell, said army spokesman. Authorities in Tamaulipas

began uncovering bodies in mass graves in early APR 2011 following

On 27 JUN 2011, a joint operation between marines, soldiers, and

federal police led to the arrest of Javier Altamirano Terrones, aka

―El Pelon,‖ in Cancun, Quintana Roo. Following his arrest, Terrones

was identified as the Los Zetas plaza leader. His responsibilities

included selling drugs in bars and night clubs along the Callejon de

los Milagros (a principal Avenue located in a tourist sector of

Cancun).



GUERRERO - The Mexican military has located and

destroyed an illegal commercial-type radio antenna, where

it had been for 10 years. It

was always guarded by

cartel gunmen, and had

not been previously

reported by the property

owner because of threats.

Significant Seizures Made by SEDENA:

• The Mexican military found an abandoned warehouse in the Rancherias-Comales highway in

Camargo, Tamaulipas. Upon closer inspection, soldiers found an area that had been recently dug.

Approximately 3 ft down they found a basement made of cement and plywood that was being used to

hold 400 bundles of marijuana weighing more than 2 tons in Cd Camargo, just across from Rio Grande

City.

• The Mexican Army seized weapons, cash and drugs inside a house on the Bugambilia neighborhood in

Reynosa. SEDENA reported seizing three vehicles, 12 assault rifles, 14 handguns, 529 ammo mags,

75,084 ammo rds, $224,776 USD, 316,150 pesos and 9,199 doses of cocaine in powder and rock

form.

• The Mexican Army were patrolling in Reynosa when they came across a warehouse near the

intersection of Jardines de la Rivera and Riveras Del Prado streets. Soldiers discovered five armored

SUVs, a regular SUV and a large quantity of materials to make armored SUVs, including bullet-proof

glass and hydraulic equipment.



Ecuador:

On 26 JUN 2011, police captured Fabio Ramírez Artunduaga aka

Danilo, Colombian national and the financial leader of the 48th FARC

Front, along with Colombian national Yanenci Hoyos Alarcón, his

girlfriend, from a shopping center in the Quitumbe region of southern

Quito, Ecuador. According to information provided by authorities,

Ramírez is linked to the deaths of at least 14 Colombian police, and

was heavily involved in extorting farmers from the municipalities of

Puerto Asís, San Miguel, and El Orito. He is also accused of

participating in drug trafficking activities with Oliver Solarte and

providing narcotics to the Sinaloa Cartel.

Honduras:

On 29 JUN 2011, Honduran authorities arrested four

alleged Los Zetas operators from a residence located

in the Zabaneta neighborhood of Juticalpa, Honduras.

The now detained individuals were identified as follows:

• Wilfredo Balvito Castro, 25, from Zacapa, Guatemala

• José Alberto Mata Pérez, 33, from Zacapa,

Guatemala

• Óscar Armando Mendoza Hernánz, 24, Honduran

national

• Sergio Ramón Díaz Doblado, 22, Honduran national

Honduras


RIO BRAVO - On 04 JUL 2011, a total of 13 suspected gunmen were killed after a

shootout with the Mexican Army in a rural area of the municipality of Rio Bravo,

Tamaulipas. According to the preliminary reports, a military patrol repelled an attack by

gunmen in the rural community of Zaragoza Atizapán. The fighting occurred at a farm

where seven vehicles loaded with weapons, clothes and various equipment were seized.

Rio Bravo is located on the Rio Grande border with TX, between the major cities of

Reynosa and Matamoros, and is a frequently used drug smuggling corridor into the US.

Although the identity of the criminal group that the gunmen belonged to was not revealed,

this area is believed to be under the control of the Gulf Cartel. It was recently learned that

drug traffickers in this area are under orders to fire on US law enforcement personnel if

necessary to prevent the seizure of drug loads being smuggled into the US.


On 04 JUL 2011, Mexican military conducting routine patrols recently

discovered a narco camp utilized by Los Zetas operators on the El

Álamo communal lands in Vallecillos, Nuevo Leon. Although no arrests

were reported, soldiers seized the following items from the camp: 17

rifles, one grenade launcher, approximately 600 rds of ammo, 18

magazines, holsters, radio communications equipment, cell phones,16

berets bearing the Los Zetas logo, eight military-style uniforms, 200 kg

of marijuana, and a Nissan SUV. The rifles seized contained yellow

labels with a message from Miguel Ángel Treviño aka Z-40, which read as follows:

“GREETINGS FROM COMMANDER 40 TO ALL THE TROOPS.”

ANALYST NOTE: This is the third Zetas camp discovered by Mexican military since 08 JUN 2011.

The first was on 08 JUN 2011 in Villa Union, Coahuila, where Mexican military officials estimated

that up to 100 Zetas had been training, based on the immense quantity of spent cartridges. The

second was on 25 JUN 2011 located south of Benito Juárez, Nuevo Leon. Nearby, Mexican military

discovered 11 clandestine graves on a piece of land located near the 5 km mark along the Juárez-

Santiago Hwy.


UPDATES & ASSESSMENT

OPERATION BORDER STAR


Absconds 61

Bailouts 22

Criminal Arrests 498

Fugitive Arrests 172


Pursuits 25

Scouts/Decoys 4

Caltrops 0

Splashdowns 0


IAs/Referrals 92

IAs/USBP 1,821

OTMs 778

OTM Countries

Argentina 1

Belize 1

China 5

Columbia 6

Cuba 1

Dominican Republic 5

Ecuador 8

El Salvador 179

Guatemala 241

Honduras 262

India 44

Nepal 1

Nicaragua 10

Pakistan 1

Peru 5

Philippines 1

Sri Lanka 6

Vietnam 1

Contraband Seizures


Cocaine 141.51 lbs

Heroin 0 lbs


Currency $244,619.00

Weapons

Handgun(s) 10

Long Gun(s) 7

Ammunition 50


Stolen 17

Recovered 19

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 decreased from 35,461.88 lbs last week to 29,480.06

lbs this week. Between 28 - 30 JUN 2011, CID-Garland, along with DPS

AVN and the TX Air National Guard, conducted a domestic marijuana

eradication operation in Raines, Ellis and Dallas Counties. As a result,

21,456 plants were seized in Raines Co, 469 plants were seized in Ellis

Co, and 22,400 plants were seized in Dallas Co for a total of 44,325

cultivated marijuana plants. In the Coastal Bend Sector, DPS/CID

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Corpus Christi, DPS CVE working in Refugio Co, assisted by HSI, DEA, and the Kingsville

Narcotics Task Force seized 2,694.0 lbs of marijuana concealed in a 2000 Great Dane Trailer

towed by a 2000 Kenworth Tractor traveling from Rio Grande City, TX to Houston, TX on US-77N.

The total estimated street value for reported marijuana seizures during this reporting period is $16.2

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OBS Weekly Assessment (cont)

On 29 JUN 2011, BP Agents at the Kingsville Checkpoint agents arrested an

adult male USC attempting to smuggle 150 bundles totaling 2,598.6 lbs of

marijuana in a tractor-trailer. Some of the bundles were wrapped in clear plastic

wrap with colored tape (yellow and orange) wrapped around the middle. This type

of wrapping was observed in two seizures in the RGV Sector.

Marijuana Bundle Wrappings

Reported in the 06 MAY 2011 BOSA, DPS CID Agents received a tip

of suspicious activity at a shipping warehouse in Pharr, TX. Agents

observed a 1999 Freightliner tractor trailer leaving the warehouse and

headed to a residence. While en-route, the vehicle was involved in a

traffic accident. The Mexican male driver bailed out and fled on foot, but was quickly

apprehended. Agents seized 9,440 lbs of marijuana concealed within cardboard

boxes inside the trailer.

During this week’s reporting period, USBP Agents from the Rio Grande City

Station observed several subjects cross the Rio Grande and walk away from the

river’s edge towards Fronton. Agents approached the subjects and identified

themselves thus causing all subjects to drop their cargo and flee into the

surrounding thick brush. Agents then seized the 1,411 lbs of marijuana.

As reported in the 01 JUL BOSA, USBP Agents from the Rio Grande City

Station encountered several subject carrying bundles on their backs attempting

to load the narcotics into a vehicle near Fronton, TX. Agents interdicted the

subjects and they immediately dropped the bundles and absconded to Mexico.

Agents recovered 1,065 lbs of the abandoned marijuana in a 1989 Chevrolet

Z-71 pickup.



BOSA REVISITED: Former Service/Cloned Vehicles for the Illegitimate Use of Drug Smuggling


Since January 2011, there has been an increase of former service/cloned vehicles used for drug

smuggling. All of the six incidences occurred in the RGV Sector. These vehicles are either legitimate

decommissioned service vehicles or are cloned. One indicator of a cloned vehicle is misspelled or

improperly displayed decals on the vehicle.

La Joya PD seized 2,360 lbs of marijuana from a legitimate

AT&T work van traveling on Expressway 83.

On 2 JUN 2011, THP Troopers and Mission PD while working

Operation Unified Alliance seized 1,387 lbs of marijuana in a

white Ford Ranger truck, which was displaying side decals with

"Lone Star Overnight Delivery.‖ The vehicle was cloned to

represent a legitimate company vehicle, although the decals

were not properly displayed.


Misspelled word on the

driver’s side door

On 06 JUL 2011 after receiving information pertaining

to cloned DIRECTV vehicles being used to smuggle

contraband in Rio Grande City, BP Agents observed a

DIRECTV van near the Rio Grande and proceeded to

conduct a vehicle stop. When agents initiated the

vehicle stop, the driver absconded to Mexico. A search

of the van yielded 2,330 lbs of marijuana.




On 20 APR 2011, USBP Agents observed a commercial Dish Network

van exiting a brushy area near the Rio Grande in the Garciasville

community of Starr Co. USBP Agents stopped the van, and upon

approaching the vehicle, immediately smelled a strong odor of

marijuana. Agents found 100 bundles with 2,967 lbs of marijuana. The

owner of the van is a Dish Network private contract installer.

In JAN 2011, BP Agents seized 2,340 lbs of marijuana from a

legitimate FedEx truck. Record checks with the company

revealed that this particular truck was owned and operated by a

FedEx contractor, whose contract terminated in 2007.

In JAN 2011, ICE Agents found this Nature’s Own truck at a

location that had been under investigation for some time, where

large bales of marijuana from across the river end up. They are

subsequently split up into smaller bundles for transport.





This method of transport has also been seen in California. On 20 APR 2011,

Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Calexico, CA, Special Agents and

Calexico PD Officers seized 194 kg of cocaine from a cloned United Parcel

Service (UPS) tractor-trailer in El Centro, CA. Calexico PD officers initially

stopped the truck, an Indiana registered late model International tractor with

an unidentified make of trailer, for a traffic violation. A drug detection dog

alerted positively to the trailer for the presence of drugs. The agents and officers opened the trailer and

discovered three large cardboard boxes loaded on pallets. Inside the boxes they found the cocaine in nine

smaller packages that were wrapped for shipping. The HSI Calexico Intelligence Group reported the

following details related to the UPS ruse: 1) the driver was wearing a nondescript brown uniform; 2) the

truck tractor was apparently purchased, painted, and decaled by the traffickers specifically for this

operation; and 3) the trailer was painted olive drab (OD) green but did not have any UPS or other

markings.



Cocaine seizures significantly decreased from last week’s total, from

576.49 lbs to 141.51 lbs this week. In the RGV Sector, USBP Agents at the

Sarita Checkpoint seized 13.8 lbs of cocaine concealed in the dashboard

area of a Ford Focus. USBP Agents at the Sarita Checkpoint seized 26 lbs

of cocaine in 10 bundles wrapped in gray duct tape concealed behind an

interior quarter panel of a 2007 Jeep Liberty. The total estimated street

value for reported cocaine seizures totaled $4.2 million.

Heroin and methamphetamine seizures for this week’s reporting period total 0 lbs and 11.83 lbs,

respectively. In the RGV Sector, CBP Officers at the Hidalgo POE seized 11.8 lbs of

methamphetamine concealed in a compartment of the truck bed 1998 Ford F-150 with GA license

plates.

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Bulk currency seizures increased from $103,431 USD last week to $244,619

USD this week. In the Marfa Sector, Pecos Co SO seized $24,614 USD from

a truck tractor semi-trailer on IH-10W. The largest single seizure occurred in

the RGV Sector where Roma PD Officers seized at total of $102,662 USD in

nine individually vacuum sealed and wrapped packages from the center

console and front door panels of a white Chevrolet Trailblazer.

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

and the criminal networks that support them of approximately $21.1 million.

Illegal alien apprehensions decreased from 2,053 last week to 1,821 this week. OTM apprehensions

increased from 881 last week to 778 this week. There were two ASIC apprehensions from Pakistan and

Phillipines in the RGV Sector.

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DTOs Utilizing Hopper Trailers

The El Paso BIC received information regarding a unique concealment method being utilized by

DTOs. These types of trailers carry bulk organic materials such as dry dog food and grains. Recent

seizures indicate that in an attempt to avoid detection, drug smugglers are utilizing Hopper Trailers.

A recent seizure by Sierra Blanca, TX Border Patrol involved a hopper trailer that was hauling bone

meal and contained over 1,000 lbs of marijuana concealed within the product. This method of

concealment is an attempt to evade detection at the border.

Home Invasion Cell Funding Los Zetas in Rio Grande Valley, TX

According to an FBI Situational Information

Report, a Los Zetas member organized and

conducted home invasion robberies FEB

throughout the Rio Grande Valley area. The

purposes of the robberies were to obtain money

and illegal drugs for Los Zetas.


ANALYST NOTE: According to local reporting,

there have been fourteen home invasions since

FEB 2011 in the Rio Grande Valley with six

incidences occurring in Mission, TX.


BSOC Comparison of Laredo and Del Rio UC Sectors (January – May 2010, 2011)

MARIJUANA Totals COCAINE Totals CURRENCY Totals IA Totals VEHICLE RECOVERY Totals

2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011

Del Rio 48,667 lbs 48,463 lbs 496 lbs 924 lbs $32,842 $36,114 8,186 7,984 168 133

Laredo 192,205 lbs 114,752 lbs 1,746 lbs 1,939 lbs $5,909,854 $102,137 17,506 17,717 134 102

For the time periods of Jan – May 2010 and 2011, Del Rio Unified Command (UC) reported a roughly 200-lb decrease inmarijuana seizures, while Laredo UC experienced a nearly 80,000-lb decrease compared to last. This is a 40% decrease.

For the same time period, Del Rio UC has reported a 428-lb increase in cocaine seizures, about an 86% increase. Laredo UCalso reported a 193-lb increase (11% increase). While both sectors reported increases, the Del Rio UC increase is astatistically significant increase. For JAN – DEC 2010, Del Rio UC members reported a total of 920.93 lbs of cocaine seized.At mid-year 2011, the Del Rio UC members have already passed the 2010 total.

Laredo UC has experienced a significant decrease in currency seizure totals for JAN – JUN 2011 compared with the sametimeframe in 2010. Three $1,000,000+ and several $400,000+ seizures in 2010 contributed significantly to the nearly $6million dollar seizure total. In Laredo UC for the first six months of 2011, nine of the 26 weeks resulted in no currencyseizures, while only five weeks were seen in 2010.

MARIJUANA Weekly Averages

COCAINE Weekly Averages

CURRENCY Weekly Averages

IA WeeklyAverages

VEHICLE RECOVERY Weekly Averages

2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011 2010 2011

Del Rio2,350 lbs (yr);

1,872 lbs (1st half)


17.7 lbs (yr)19.1

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$57,102 (yr); $1,263

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$36,114 (1st half)

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5 (1st half)

Laredo5,739 lbs (yr)



56.9 lbs (yr)67.2 lbs (1st half)

74.6 lbs (1st half)

$209,583 (yr); $227,302 (1st half)

$102,137 (1st half)

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the significant US seizure

increases and decreases:

• Weather (extreme heat, rain/flooding

towards Mexico interior from

Tropical Storm Arlene)

• Military presence in Piedra Negras,

Nuevo Laredo, and Ciudad Acuna

(significant drug seizures, weapons

seizures in Mexico)

• Increase in US Law Enforcement

operations and training

• Possible Cartel shift of trafficking

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Del Rio and Laredo UC Areas of Operation

Del Rio Sector



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2010 Del Rio Weekly Marijuana Average

2011 Del Rio Weekly Marijuana Average

Dates: 2010; 1 JAN 2011 – 31 JUN 2011

Dates: 2010; 1 JAN 2011 – 31 JUN 2011

Note: The last week in December was removed from 2010 as it was skewing the graph due to the 20,000+ lbs seized that week, although the 2010 average does reflect the whole year.


Laredo Cocaine Seizures

Del Rio Cocaine Seizures Dates: 2010; 1 JAN 2011 – 31 JUN 2011

Dates: 2010; 1 JAN 2011 – 31 JUN 2011

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