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Man admits to smuggling fentanyl and heroin
May 12, 2021
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A lawful permanent resident of Mexico has pleaded guilty to smuggling fentanyl and heroin, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Jose Martinez Torres, 37, a resident of Chicago, admitted to taking part in a drug importation conspiracy, authorities said on Wednesday.
U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo will impose sentencing on Aug. 10. Martinez Torres faces up to life in prison. He has been in custody since his arrest where he will remain pending that hearing.
The case dates back to Feb. 2, when Martinez Torres arrived in a 2007 Dodge Caravan at the Juarez-Lincoln International Bridge. An X-ray scan of his vehicle revealed some anomalies in the dashboard.
Man faces life in prison for chase ending in fatal crash
March 11, 2021
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This black Chevy Malibu crashed at a local business following a pursuit with authorities on Nov. 5. One immigrant who was riding in the trunk would later die at the Laredo Medical Center.Courtesy /Texas Department of Public SafetyShow MoreShow Less
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A Laredo man has pleaded guilty to leading authorities on a car chase that ended with a crash that killed an undocumented immigrant, Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery announced on Thursday.
David Valadez, 27, pleaded guilty on Thursday to conspiracy to transport the immigrant within the United States resulting in death.