The US Department of Justice has released more details about the Lubbock drug bust, which FBI Director Kash Patel announced on social media earlier during the week.
The current US prosecutor in the North District of Texas Chad E. Meacham has announced that there are 20 arrests of alleged methymphetamine and fentanyl traffic in Lyubo with suspected links with Mexican cartels.
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The arrests are the result of a two -year investigation, which began in March 2023, during which the law enforcement agencies seized more than 43 kilograms of methamphetamine, 285.4 grams of fentanyl (approximately 1.902 pills), 335.5 grams of cocaine, 2.296.7 grapes of marijuana and six firearms.
285.4 grams of fentanyl is equal to a potential 21 662 deadly doses of fentanyl, according to a statement from the US prosecutor.
On Friday, 15 people appeared before an American magistrate judge in Lubbock for initial appearances after being charged with their alleged roles in the drug trafficking operation, according to court records.
These people include:
Vida Tamor Overstreet, 49, which was arrested on March 26, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance, distribution and possession with the intention of distributing 50 grams or more methamphetamine, unlawful use of a communication facility and distribution and propagation with the intention of distributing 50 b.
The 38 -year -old Patrick Wayne Fraser, who was arrested on October 22, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and distribution and possession with the intention of spreading 50 grams or more methamphetamine.
The 44 -year -old Juaantai Deuine Foster, who was arrested on March 26, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance, illegal use of a communication facility and distribution and possession with the intention of spreading 50 grams or more methamphetamine.
David Wayne Fraser, Jr., a 44 -year -old, who was arrested on March 26, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance, illegal use of a communication facility and possessing 500 grams or more of meth.
Santiago Daniel Balthazar, 26, who was arrested on March 26, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance with the intention of spreading fentanyl and distribution and possession with the intention of distributing fentanyl.
48 -year -old Walter Wood, who was arrested on March 4, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and distribution and possession with the intention of spreading fentanyl.
The 30 -year -old Santos Monkada, who was arrested on March 26, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and distribution and possession with the intention of spreading 50 grams or more methamphetamine.
The 41 -year -old Jesse Franco, who was arrested on March 27, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance with the intention of spreading 50 grams or more methamphetamine and spreading and possessing with the intention of spreading 50 grams or more methamphetamine.
40 -year -old Sendra Christine Walker, who was arrested on March 26, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and possession with the intention of spreading 50 grams or more methamphetamine.
Orian Emanuel Garcia, 35 -year -old, who was arrested on March 17, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and possession with the intention of spreading five grams or more methamphetamine.
The 43 -year -old Rudolfo Luna has been accused of conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and distribution and possession with the intention of spreading 50 grams or more methamphetamine.
Adam Lee Arredondo, 37, was accused of a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and possession with the intention of spreading five grams or more methamphetamine.
Justin Lee Doming, the 37 -year -old, who was arrested on March 26, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and distribution and possession with the intention of spreading five grams or more methamphetamine.
The 44 -year -old Anthony James Locket, who was arrested on September 12, 2023, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and distribution and possession with the intention of spreading five grams or more methamphetamine and distribution and possession with the intention of spreading fantanyl.
44 -year -old Rita Adelita Castile has been accused of conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and distribution and possession with the intention of distributing 50 grams or more methamphetamine.
The 38 -year -old Paul Wayne Fraser, who was arrested on February 28, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and possession with the intention of spreading 500 grams or more methamphetamine.
The 42 -year -old Charles Andre Sykes, who was arrested on February 28, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution and possession with the intention of distributing a controlled substance and possession with the intention of spreading 500 grams or more methamphetamine.
The 40 -year -old Heather Jane Whitehead, who was arrested on March 26, has been charged with a conspiracy for distribution of methamphetamine and possession with the intention of spreading methamphetamine.
Henry Tenda, Jr., 35, has been accused of conspiracy for the spread of methamphetamine and possession with the intention of spreading methamphetamine.
Gary Deuine Bolton, also known as Bay Bay, 36, is loaded with the spread of fentanyl.
Arhmad Rashad Fountain Aka Ra Ra, 47, has been charged with distribution of methamphetamine.
24 -year -old Rubit Diaz Rodriguez, who was arrested on February 7
Tyler Christian Piseno, 37 -year -old, who was arrested on September 8, has been charged with distribution of fentanyl.
The Arrest Were Part of A Joint Collaboration Between Fbi’s Dallas Field Office – Lubbock Resident Age. Task Force, The Us Marshaals Service, Homeland Security Investigations, The Lubbock Police Department, The Lubbock County Sheriff’s Office, The Texas Anti-Gang Center, The Levend Police Depart
According to DOJ, the investigation is part of the Take Back America operation, a national initiative that marching the full DOJ resources to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieves the full removal of cartels and transnational criminal organizations and protects our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime.
This article originally appeared on Lubbock Avalanche-Journal: FBI Drug Bust Bust Operations leads to 20 arrested, 17 accused of lubbock