Reporting Period: 16 NOV 30 NOV 2011 Two-week edition

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1 Reporting Period: 16 NOV 30 NOV 2011 Two-week edition CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION This document was created by Texas Department of Public Safety s Border Security Operations Center in conjunction with federal, state, and local Unified Command partners as part of ongoing border security efforts and should be safeguarded and protected in accordance with the requirements of the above classification. The above classification includes this document and any accompanying attachments and/or s.

2 Key Events and Findings The largest single marijuana seizure occurred in the Laredo Sector where CBP/OFO Officers at the World Trade Bridge seized 2, lbs of marijuana located within a wooden ottoman and a love seat from a 1996 Tractor Trailer. This is the second seizure at the World Trade Bridge involving marijuana (2,341.3 lbs) concealed inside ottomans. The other occurred on 05 APR (Pg. 50) Since JAN 2011, the BOSA has reported on 10 incidences of contraband concealed inside external diesel fuel tanks. Seven of these occurred in the Laredo Sector, three of which were at the FM-1017 Checkpoint near Hebbronville. (Pg. 109) The largest single currency seizure occurred in the Laredo Sector where CBP/OFO Officers at the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge seized $728,647 USD that was concealed inside the rear door quarter panels of a 2002 Chevrolet 1500 pickup. (Pg. 43) In the Laredo Sector, CBP/OFO officers at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge seized 26 lbs of white heroin from the rocker panels of a 2002 blue Honda CRV. (Pg. 49) On 21 NOV 2011, a multi-agency task force was in the process of covertly monitoring a tractor trailer, driven by a confidential informant (CI) in Houston, when a Ford Expedition and two additional vehicles cut off the tanker and sprayed the cab with bullets, killing the CI. A Sheriff s Deputy was shot in the leg by friendly fire. The three suspect vehicles contained four individuals who claimed to be members of Los Zetas. (Pg. 92) A coordinated investigation between US and Mexican law enforcement resulted in the largest marijuana bust at a cross-border tunnel linking San Diego with Tijuana. The tunnel was equipped with a hydraulic lift, electric rail carts and a wooden staircase. (Pg. 105)

3 TABLE OF Dallam Hartley Sherman 287 Moore 287 Hansford Hutchinson Ochiltree Roberts Lipscomb Hemphill Sig. Mexico Events p CONTENTS Oldham Deaf Smith Parmer Castro Potter Randall 27 Swisher Carson Armstrong Briscoe Gray Donley Hall Wheeler Collingsworth Childress Statewide Corridor Seizures p Hardeman Bailey Lamb Hale Floyd Motley Cottle Foard Wilbarger Wichita Clay Cochran Hockley Lubbock Crosby Dickens King Knox Baylor Archer Montague Cooke Grayson Fannin Lamar Delta Red River Bowie Hidalgo Grant Luna Dona Ana El Paso Sector p El Paso Otero Hudspeth Hudspeth Marfa Sector p Overall Assessment p Culberson Jeff Jeff Davis Presidio Loving Reeves Ward Winkler Brewster Yoakum Pecos Gaines Andrews Ector Crane Terry Lynn Dawson Martin Midland Upton Terrell Borden Garza Howard Glasscock Reagan Crockett Scurry Sterling Mitchell Irion Val Verde Del Rio Sector p Kent Coke Sutton Stonewall Fisher Nolan Tom Green Schleicher Edwards Kinney Laredo Sector p Jones Taylor Runnels Haskell Concho Menard Kimble Real Uvalde Zavala Dimmit Throckmorton Shackelford Callahan Coleman McCulloch Mason Kerr Brown Gillespie Bandera Frio Medina La Salle Webb Young Stephens Eastland San Saba Jim Hogg Comanche Mills Llano Kendall Bexar Duval Starr Palo Pinto Blanco Atascosa Erath Comal Jack Hamilton Lampasas Burnet Live Oak Hays Parker Hood Williamson Travis Wise Somervell Coryell Guadalupe Wilson Jim Wells Brooks Karnes Bosque Bee Bell Caldwell Tarrant Johnson Goliad Denton Hill McLennan Bastrop Gonzales DeWitt San Patricio Nueces Kleberg Kenedy Willacy Cameron Dallas Falls Milam Lee Fayette Ellis Lavaca Victoria Refugio Collin Navarro Limestone Robertson Burleson Rockwall Kaufman Freestone Brazos Washington Colorado Jackson Austin Hunt Leon Rains Van Zandt Madison Henderson Grimes Waller Wharton Anderson Fort Bend Matagorda Hopkins Walker Wood Houston Montgomery Harris Brazoria Franklin Gregg Cherokee Titus Cam p Trinity San Jacinto Upshur Morris Rusk Nacogdoches Polk Galveston Liberty Angelina Cass Marion Harrison Panola Tyler Chambers Shelby San Augustine Hardin Jasper Jefferson Sabine Newton Orange Coastal Bend Sector p Rio Grande Valley Sector p

4 Operation BORDER STAR 16 NOV 30 NOV 2011 Two-Week Edition CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE

5 N E W M E X I C O EL PASO H U D S P E T H UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS USBP CBP OFO ICE West TX HIDTA EPIC TMF DPS TPWD ATF FBI USMS US Army, Ft. Bliss CID El Paso CO SO Hudspeth CO SO Dona Ana CO SO (NM) Grant CO SO (NM) Hidalgo CO SO (NM) Luna CO SO (NM) Otero CO SO (NM) Anthony PD El Paso PD 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 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE Full Map/Table of Contents

6 El Paso Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports: Marijuana Cocaine Contraband Seizures 3, lbs lbs Heroin -- Methamphetamine -- Currency $58, Other Weapons Steroids, 2,360 pills, Steroids, 0.5 liters, Hydrocodone, 23 pills Handgun(s) 2 Long Gun(s) -- Explosive(s) -- Absconds -- Bailouts -- Criminal Arrests 121 Fugitive Arrests 87 Gang Related Criminal Arrests 10 Pursuits 2 Scouts/Decoys -- Illegal Alien Apprehensions IAs/Referrals -- IAs/USBP 301 OTMs 17 Guatemala 6 Argentina 2 Ecuador 1 Moldova 1 OTM Countries China 1 Chile 1 Spain 1 El Salvador 2 South Korea 1 Cuba 1 Vehicles Stolen / Recovered Stolen 42 Recovered 9 The above numbers reflect two weeks of seizures and apprehensions.

7 El Paso Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks: Amount of US Currency Seized Pounds of Cocaine Seized Pounds of Marijuana Seized Number of IAs Apprehended El Paso UC Currency Seizures $350,000 $305,343 $300,000 $250,000 $200,000 $150,000 $100,000 $50,000 $32,040 $0 $26,575 $0 9-Nov Nov Nov Nov-11 El Paso UC Marijuana Seizures 3, , , , , , , Nov Nov Nov Nov-11 El Paso UC Cocaine Seizures El Paso UC Illegal Aliens Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov-11

8 Gang activity for the week of 17 November 2011 thru 23 November 2011 Nine gang-related incidents were reported during this period involving nine arrests of members from five different gangs. There were two criminal arrests and seven fugitive arrests. The incidents involved: Theft and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon. One arrest resulted in the seizure of a pistol. Crips Barrio Azteca 19 th Street Los Stones De Luga Sureno Gang activity for the week of 24 November 2011 thru 30 November 2011 Ten gang-related incidents were reported during this period involving fourteen arrests of members from six different gangs. There were eight criminal arrests and six fugitive arrests. The incidents involved: Theft, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Resisting Arrest, Attempted Murder, and Assault. Bloods Barrio Azteca Varrio North East Aztec Bombing Krew Sureno Segundo Barrio Varrio Hacienda Heights Gang members who were involved in various incidents during the week of 17 NOV through 23 NOV and featured on El Paso JOIC JSARs. Rubio, Andres 10/24/1993 Fugitive 19 th Street Franco, Thomas 04/30/1978 Fugitive Sureno Garcia, Emilio 04/11/1978 Theft Barrio Azteca Cervantes, Pedro 02/29/1984 Fugitive Barrio Azteca

9 Gang members who were involved in various incidents during the week of 17 NOV through 23 NOV and featured on El Paso JOIC JSARs. (cont) Boettjer, Gunter 08/16/1965 Agg Asslt With A Deadly Weapon Barrio Azteca Cervantes, Jesus 02/05/1991 Fugitive Los Stones De Luga Snow, Kenneth 12/27/1987 Robbery Crip Soto, Adam 07/24/1988 Fugitive Crip Smith, Len 01/31/1991 Fugitive Crip Gang members who were involved in various incidents during the week of 24 NOV through 29 NOV and featured on El Paso JOIC JSARs. Jaquez, Luis 09/07/1991 Fugitive Bloods Romero, Pedro 09/20/1994 Theft Segundo Barrio Munn, Elgie 10/05/1989 Fugitive Bloods King, Chad 10/05/1989 Fugitive Bloods Odom, Jahmal 01/05/1991 Fugitive Bloods Mota, Francisco 11/27/1974 Assault Sureno Angeles, Rafael 05/31/1981 Fugitive Varrio NorthEast Morales, Josue 04/13/1977 Fugitive Barrio Azteca Lopez, Ruben 08/09/1964 Theft Barrio Azteca Soria, Luis 07/29/1967 Poss of Cont Subst Barrio Azteca Rios, Jonathan 03/19/1988 Theft Aztec Bombing Krew

10 Gang activity (cont) Mendoza, Jorge Alexander 08/16/1994 Hernandez, Jose De Jesus 05/17/1993 Perez, Alfredo 11/19/1982 The El Paso PD Gang Unit recently arrested three VARRIO HACIENDA HEIGHTS gang members and charged them with Attempted Murder. On 22 OCT 2011, Jorge Mendoza, Jose Hernandez and Alfredo Perez allegedly shot at a home in the 7600 blk of Mazatlan. Numerous rds were fired from a handgun, and a victim was struck in the left side of his forehead. All three suspects are confirmed VARRIO HACIENDA HEIGHTS gang members through the El Paso PD gang database. Additional Information CBP/OFO at the El Paso Train Yard 16 NOV lbs of marijuana Concealment: Inside a support beam in the undercarriage of a hopper car.

11 Ultralight Aircraft in New Mexico On 29 NOV 2011, AMOC identified and tracked an ultralight aircraft to from Mexico to Deming, NM, where it dropped suspected narcotics in-flight which were loaded into a waiting vehicle. USBP Agents went to the location and discovered tire tracks leading to the impact marks and footprints where the bundles had landed and were retrieved by the criminal elements. Vehicle tracks Vehicle IH-10 Impact sites (Locations where load was dropped) Impact Site Vehicle tracks Impact Site & Footprints

12 CBP-OFO Officers at the Ysleta POE seized 18 NOV lbs of marijuana 1994 Pontiac Trans Am Concealment: Inside the intake manifold ANALYST NOTE: The tape utilized to wrap the bundles on all three of these seizures is common to El Paso JOIC region. The tape is believed to be PVC pipe wrap (tape) with UV blocking properties. Likely the tape is easily obtainable wherever the drugs are concealed within the vehicle. Stock Photos of Similar Tape CBP-OFO Officers at the Santa Teresa, NM, POE seized 18 NOV lbs of marijuana 2007 Chevrolet Avalanche Concealment: Bed floor and fenders CBP-OFO Officers at the Paso Del Norte POE seized 23 NOV lbs of marijuana 1992 Chevrolet Lumina Concealment: Tires

13 CBP-OFO Officers 17 NOV 2011 Bridge of the Americas POE lbs of marijuana 1990 Mazda B2200 Concealment: Four tires ** Note the PVC tape 18 NOV 2011, Bridge of the Americas POE 878 lbs of marijuana Commercial Bus traveling from MX Concealment: Compartment near the restroom 27 NOV 2011, Columbus, NM, POE lbs of marijuana 2000 Ford Focus Concealment: Dashboard

14 NORTHBOUND 22 NOV lbs of marijuana CONCEALMENT: Taped to a female subject s abdomen and back under clothing. CBP-OFO Officers at the Ysleta POE seized SOUTHBOUND 26 NOV 2011 $26,575 USD CONCEALMENT: Strapped in a girdle underneath the female s sweater Mitsubishi Galant

15 26 NOV 2011 Yselta POE lbs of Marijuana 1995 Ford Explorer 23 NOV 2011 Bridge of Americas POE lbs of Marijuana 1992 Chevrolet pickup Metal Containers 23 NOV 2011 Bridge of Americas POE lbs of Marijuana 1995 Ford F-250

16 CBP-OFO Officers at the Ysleta POE 27 NOV lbs of marijuana 2006 Honda Ridgeline Concealment: Side bed panels

17 El Paso Unified Command Sector Assessment This week s BOSA covered two weeks, NOV 2011 (week 1) and NOV (week 2). The El Paso Sector experienced a decrease in the seizure of marijuana from week 1 to week 2 and a slight increase in the seizure of methamphetamine, heroin and cocaine. There was one reported currency seizure at the Ysleta POE of $26,575 USD during the first week and $30,040 USD was seized the second week. There was an increase in the number of reported stolen vehicles (23 the first week compared to 19 the second), and a decrease in recovered stolen vehicles (1 compared to 8 respectively), as reported by El Paso PD and/or El Paso Co SO. For both weeks, a total of 772 lbs of marijuana was seized at the POEs: 316 lbs was seized at the Ysleta POE, 210 lbs at the Bridge of the Americas POE (BOTA), 209 lbs at the Paso Del Norte POE (PDN), and 36 lbs in the Lordsburg area. There were no reported seizures at the Santa Teresa or Fabens POE. There were a total of nine reported marijuana seizures across the POEs, and no reported cocaine seizures. The predominate concealment methods for marijuana during this reporting period were: vehicle fuel tanks (3), and one each of the following: vehicle dashboard, truck bed sides, tire, quarter panel speaker box, and trunk. The El Paso PD reported four marijuana seizures totaling 5.82 lbs and two cocaine seizures totaling kilos. El Paso SO reported three marijuana seizures totaling 2.16 lbs and one cocaine seizure totaling During this reporting period, 149 IAs were apprehended. IA apprehensions decreased by three from the previous week s 152. Total reported IA apprehensions within the El Paso Sector from 5 JAN through 29 NOV were 9,437 with 678 being Other Than Mexican (OTM). Leading IA OTM s from 5 Jan 2011 to date: Guatemala 178 Honduras 121 El Salvador 109 Brazil 54 India OTM Apprehensions between 19 NOV - 29 NOV From 11/09 15 (14 OTM App) From 11/16 22 (09 OTM App) From 11/23 29 (08 OTM App)

18 El Paso JOIC s Sector Assessment (cont) A Comparison of the Index Crime in El Paso City to El Paso County (not including the city) 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 El Paso City Wide index crime continued to show a decreased rate of 6% as compared to the same time frame last year. There was a 275% increase (11) in murders, a 27% increase (44) in sexual assaults, a 2% decrease (9) in robberies, a 7% decrease (697) in assaults, a 4% decrease (62) in burglary, a 7% decrease (914) in larceny, a 9% decrease (128) in vehicle theft, and a 1% increase (29) in vehicle burglary. Source: El Paso PD Citywide (YTD THROUGH Nov 26 th, 2011) Offense % Change Homicide % Sexual Assault % Robbery % Aggravated Assault 10,656 9,959-7% Burglary 1,736 1,674-4% Vehicle Theft 1,382 1,254-9% Vehicle Burglary 2,230 2,259 1% Total: 27,076 25,321-6% For the weekend 26 NOV 2011, the County Wide Index Crime demonstrates little to no change compared to the same timeframe last year. There is a 0% increase in murders, a 14% decrease (15) in sexual assaults, a 27% decrease (6) in robberies, a 6% increase (9) in aggravated assaults, a 5% increase (44) in simple assaults, a 1% increase (5) in burglary, a 33% decrease (81) in vehicle burglary, a 33% increase (43) in vehicle theft, and a 39 % increase (7) in arsons. El Paso County for week ending 26 NOV Offense % Change Homicide 2 2 0% Sexual Assault % Robbery % Aggravated Assault % Burglary % Vehicle Theft % Vehicle Burglary % Total: 1, % Source: El Paso Co SO CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE

19 H U D S P E T H C U L B E R S O N P E C O S UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS USBP CBP - OFO ICE /HSI NPS West TX HIDTA TMF TPWD DPS Brewster CO SO Culberson CO SO Hudspeth CO SO Jeff Davis CO SO Pecos CO SO Presidio CO SO Reeves CO SO Terrell CO SO Alpine PD Fort Stockton PD Pecos PD Presidio PD J E F F D A V I S T E R R E L L P R E S I D I O B R E W S T E R CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE Full Map/Table of Contents

20 Marfa Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports: Marijuana Contraband Seizures 1,509.4 lbs Cocaine -- Heroin -- Methamphetamine lbs Currency $1, Other 0.31 lbs Hashish, 19-Adderall Pills,.086 lbs Psilocybin Mushrooms Illegal Alien Apprehensions IAs/Referrals 2 IAs/USBP 67 OTMs 8 El Salvador 2 OTM Countries United Kingdom 1 Honduras 5 Vehicles Stolen / Recovered Stolen -- Recovered 1 Weapons Handgun(s) 6 Long Gun(s) 1 Explosive(s) -- Absconds -- Bailouts -- Criminal Arrests 91 Fugitive Arrests 1 Gang Related Criminal Arrests -- Pursuits -- Scouts/Decoys -- The above numbers reflect two weeks of seizures and apprehensions.

21 Marfa Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks: Amount of US Currency Seized Pounds of Cocaine Seized Pounds of Marijuana Seized Number of IAs Apprehended $18,000 $16,000 $14,000 $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 Marfa UC Currency Seizures $15,315 1, , , Marfa UC Marijuana Seizures 1, , $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 $1,304 $0 $0 $0 9-Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov-11 Marfa UC Cocaine Seizures Nov Nov Nov Nov-11 Marfa UC Illegal Aliens Nov Nov Nov Nov-11

22 Additional information Marfa USBP Agents, assisted by CBP Air and Marine, seized lbs of marijuana and apprehended five IAs, including one juvenile, at the Jim Dyer Ranch, nine miles east of Valentine in Jeff Davis Co. The juvenile subject was processed for removal. The four adult subjects and the marijuana were referred to DEA for federal prosecution. Sanderson USBP Agents assisted by CBP Air and Marine seized lbs of marijuana and apprehended one IA at the Hodge Ranch. The subject and marijuana were referred to DEA for federal prosecution. Terrell Co N Sanderson USBP Agents seized lbs of marijuana abandoned five miles east of Sanderson on HWY-90. The marijuana was released to DEA for destruction. Terrell Co N

23 Additional information Presidio USBP Agents seized lbs of marijuana, $1, USD, a Dodge Durango, two (2) cell phones and apprehended two (2) USCs at FM-170 and Casa Piedra Rd. The subjects, currency, vehicle, cell phones and marijuana were referred to ICE for federal prosecution. Presidio Co N

24 Additional information Marfa USBP Agents seized lbs of marijuana and apprehended three IAs approximately one mile south of the Chispa Park on US-90. One subject was seen absconding from the area. Two juveniles were processed for removal. One subject and the marijuana were referred to ICE for federal prosecution. Jeff Davis Co N

25 Additional information Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized lbs of hydroponic marijuana, lbs of hashish and apprehended three (3) USCs at the IH-10 Checkpoint 5 miles west of Sierra Blanca, TX. The subject and marijuana were referred to Hudspeth Co SO for state prosecution. Marijuana wrapped as Christmas gifts DPS 119 was contacted by Brewster Co SO concerning a 911 call from a ranch house in a very remote area, east of San Francisco Creek. The caller advised that a Hispanic male was beating on her door and yelling that he had been attacked and was injured. The Brewster Co SO advised that the subject had left the ranch house and was lying down near a windmill. The Aircrew located the subject who appeared to be injured. The subject stated that the group of four men he was traveling with for three days attacked him and left him unconscious the night before. The subject seemed disoriented, vomiting blood, had difficulty standing, and complained of severe abdominal pain. The Aircrew transported the subject to the Alpine Airport and then subsequently transported him by ambulance to Big Bend Regional Medical Center. Injured male being helped to aircraft

26 Marfa Unified Command Sector Assessment Totals for narcotics seized increased slightly this week. IA apprehensions decreased this week to 25, compared to last week s 42. Criminal arrests decreased for this week with 32 arrests, compared to last week s 59. Three juveniles were apprehended backpacking marijuana through the area. These offenders are almost always returned to Mexico with no drug prosecution. All three of the juveniles apprehended this week were processed for removal, to be returned to Mexico. Criminal activity was spread across the sector with backpacking continuing to be the most prevalent method of smuggling. Activity increased in Terrell Co, with two events occurring this week. The area along US-90 west of Marfa continues to report backpacking apprehensions east and west of Valentine along the US-90 corridor. Approximately 6.2 lbs of marijuana was seized wrapped as Christmas gifts. Activity was reported in southern Presidio Co along the river road, with a cash and marijuana seizure. The I-10 Checkpoint at Sierra Blanca continues to report seizures of high quality hydroponic marijuana in the 1 to 6 lb size range, moving from west to east.

27 UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS V A L V E R D E E D W A R D S K I N N E Y R E A L U V A L D E USBP CBP-OFO CBP-ICE South TX HIDTA NPS DEA USCG USMS TPWD TMF IBWC DPS Dimmit CO SO Kinney CO SO Dimmit Co SO Kinney Co SO Maverick CO SO Real CO SO Val Verde CO SO Uvalde CO SO Zavala CO SO Del Rio PD 38 th Judicial District (Volunteer) Dimmit Co Constable (Volunteer) PCT 2 Dimmit Co Constable (Volunteer) PCT 3 Uvalde PD (Volunteer) Zavala Co Constable (Volunteer) M A V E R I C K Z A V A L A D I M M I T Full Map/Table of Contents

28 Del Rio Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports: Marijuana Cocaine Contraband Seizures 2, lbs lbs Heroin -- Methamphetamine -- Currency $62,500 Other -- Weapons Handgun(s) 2 Long Gun(s) -- Ammunition -- Magazines -- Illegal Alien Apprehensions IAs/Referrals 11 IAs/USBP 479 OTMs 241 Honduras 128 El Salvador 49 OTM Countries Guatemala 60 Ecuador 2 Argentina 1 Haiti 1 Vehicles Stolen / Recovered Stolen 0 Recovered 11 Absconds 48 Bailouts 11 Criminal Arrests 34 Fugitive Arrests 20 Gang Related Criminal Arrests -- Pursuits 3 Scouts/Decoys 2 The above numbers reflect two weeks of seizures and apprehensions.

29 Pounds of Cocaine Seized Number of IAs Apprehended Amount of US Currency Seized Pounds of Marijuana Seized Del Rio Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks: Del Rio UC Currency Seizures $70,000 $62,500 $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 9-Nov Nov Nov Nov-11 Del Rio UC Marijuana Seizures 1, , , , , , , , Nov Nov Nov Nov Del Rio UC Cocaine Seizures Del Rio UC Illegal Aliens Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov-11

30 Southbound Operations On 16 NOV 2011, CBP-OFO Officers approached a gray 1997 Chevrolet pickup at the Eagle Pass POE, Bridge 1. The Officers noticed tampering on the air filter. Upon inspection, Officers discovered a compartment containing six bundles of currency wrapped in fabric softener sheets and cellophane; the bundles contained $62,500 USD. The driver was arrested and the currency seized. The vehicle was impounded pending disposition. Gang activity On 26 NOV 2011, a Dimmit Co Deputy Constable from Precinct 3 conducted a traffic stop on a tan 2000 Lexus RX300 on SH-85 at Franklin, Big Wells, TX. The driver was found to be intoxicated and stated that he had been a member of TANGO BLAST while previously imprisoned. The driver was arrested and transported to the Dimmit Co Jail. The vehicle and a passenger were released.

31 Gang activity On 26 NOV 2011, a Uvalde PD Officer conducted a stop on a tan 2007 Mitsubishi Galant in the 2000 blk of East Main St, Uvalde, TX. Upon making contact with all three occupants, the Officer observed known gang tattoos on the front passenger. The front passenger freely admitted to affiliation with TANGO OREJON. The rear passenger was recently released from federal penitentiary and had tattoos indicative of affiliation with the MEXICAN MAFIA, but stated he did not have affiliation with any gang. Both subjects were photographed; all three subjects and the vehicle were released. San Antonio Spur Indicative of Tango Orejon Aztec sun & pyramid - commonly associated with Mexican Mafia Subject likely served time in prison from ANALYST NOTE: TAGIT (TDCJ Gang Database) checks yielded negative results on both subjects.

32 Additional information On 18 NOV 2011, DPS Air 116 assisted USBP Agents searching for Illegal Aliens in the area near Normandy, Maverick Co. The Aircrew utilized NVG and FLIR to locate two subjects. The Aircrew then guided the Agents to the two IAs, who were subsequently arrested. On 23 NOV 2011, a DPS AVN Aircrew was on patrol over Progresso St in Eagle Pass, TX, when the Aircraft was twice struck by a green laser. The Aircrew contacted Maverick Co SO and directed Deputies to a trailer in the 1000 blk of Progresso St, the apparent source of the strikes. The Aircrew continued to patrol the area and the pilot received another direct frontal strike from the laser. The Pilot was momentarily blinded by the brightness of the laser but was able to accurately identify the location of the strike. Deputies found a male subject at the residence who admitted to the laser strikes. The subject was arrested. ANALYST NOTE: Shining a laser at an aviation element is a felony with a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, $250,000 fine, $11,000 civil fine, or all three at once depending on the severity of the event.

33 Additional information On 16 NOV 2011, Edwards Co SO Deputies, with the assistance of the Real Co SO, responded to a report of kidnapping and assault in the Camp Wood Hills subdivision in Edwards Co, TX. The suspect allegedly kidnapped an individual in retaliation for a theft. The suspect reportedly threatened to shoot the victim, and fired three shots at/towards the victim. The victim was later released by the suspect following a car accident. Two pistols were seized. On 23 NOV 2011, USBP Agents stopped a black 2002 Daewoo Leganza on Steven Dr near Eagle Point Ranch in Eagle Pass, TX. The vehicle appeared to be heavily laden. The Agents performed an immigration inspection the three subjects in the vehicle; one subject was identified as an Illegal Alien and the other two were found to be USCs. The Agents also found three duffel bags containing lbs of marijuana. The two USCs were arrested and turned over to the DEA, along with the narcotics. The vehicle was impounded. On 20 NOV 2011, USBP Agents observed eight subjects carrying large backpacks, crossing the Rio Grande near the Cinco Ranch in Eagle Pass, TX. The subjects were observed on the United States side of the river as they dropped their bundles and absconded back to Mexico. Agents located six backpacks containing 184 bricks which tested positive for marijuana, weighing lbs. The marijuana was turned over to the DEA.

34 Additional information (cont) On 16 NOV 2011, a Dimmit Co Deputy Constable attempted to stop a tan 1999 GMC truck on FM-468 and Johnson Ranch Rd. The vehicle exited the road; 12 Illegal Aliens bailed out and absconded from the area. Two IAs were apprehended and turned over to the USBP. The vehicle was impounded. Prayer cards found inside vehicle On 17 NOV 2011, USBP Agents near Quemado, TX, received intelligence from DPS of possible narcotics in the area. With the assistance of CBP-Air, Agents searched the fields and discovered three bundles. Agents apprehended four IAs near the bundles,. The IAs all had strap marks on their shoulders, indicative of carrying heavy bundles. The bundles were determined to be 120 individual packages of marijuana weighing lbs. The marijuana and four IAs were turned over to DPS. On 17 NOV 2011, USBP Agents working the Piloncillo Ranch near the Dimmit Co/Webb Co discovered a group attempting to conceal themselves. Agents apprehended one subject and the remaining subjects scattered; a search of the area yielded two large duffel bags of marijuana. With the assistance of CBP-Air, Agents located eight more duffel bags and ten more subjects, all Illegal Aliens. Eleven IAs and a marijuana with a total weight of lbs were turned over to DEA. Foot sign indicated the use of carpet on many of the subjects shoes, attempting to avoid detection.

35 Additional information (cont) On 19 NOV 2011, CBP-OFO Officers referred a silver 1987 Chrysler Fifth Avenue to secondary inspection which revealed abnormalities in the rear seat area. A subsequent search of the vehicle with a K-9 revealed multiple bundles of marijuana. In total, 10 bundles weighing 19.4 lbs were recovered. The subject was arrested; the subject and marijuana were turned over to the Maverick Co SO. The vehicle was impounded. Hidden Bundles On 28 NOV 2011, USBP Agents observed a suspicious blue 2004 Chevrolet Silverado near Weyrich Farm Rd in Eagle Pass, Maverick Co. The vehicle flashed its headlights to signal six subjects, five of whom were carrying large feed sacks. The Agents approached the vehicle and identified themselves to the subjects. All five subjects carrying sacks dropped them and absconded from the area along with the subject not carrying a sack. The Agents found lbs marijuana in the feed sacks and apprehended two subjects in the vehicle. The subjects, narcotics, and the vehicle were turned over to DPS.

36 Additional information (cont) On 24 NOV 2011, CBP-OFO Officers working Bridge #1 at the Eagle Pass POE referred a blue 1985 GMC Sierra to secondary inspection following a K-9 alert. Imaging revealed anomalies in the gas tank. An inspection of the area revealed 24 bundles of cocaine weighing lbs. The subject and cocaine were turned over to HSI-ICE, and the vehicle was impounded. Mud splattered on gas tank Trap door on gas tank Markings on packages On 29 NOV 2011, a Maverick Co SO Deputy responded to the Eagle Pass POE, Bridge #2, regarding a USC subject who was attempting entry with a gunshot wound. The subject stated that he was pulled over in Piedras Negras by a police officer when two unmarked vehicles showed up with subjects carrying assault rifles. The victim fled the area and was shot once in the arm. The victim made entry at the POE seeking medical treatment. Photos of the subject's vehicle were taken and the subject was transported to a hospital. Driver side seat Passenger side door with bullet hole

37 Additional information (cont) On 26 NOV 2011, USBP Agents observed multiple subjects crossing the river with bundles consistent with marijuana smuggling, walking towards FM-1664 just south of Quemado, TX. The subjects were observed loading the bundles into a black 1988 Chevrolet Agents responded and attempted to the stop the vehicle, which failed to yield. A single passenger bailed out of the vehicle and absconded. The driver attempted to flee the area in the vehicle, heading north on US-277, and bailed out. With the assistance of DPS Air, Agents apprehended the subject; a search of the vehicle led to the seizure of five large double bundles of marijuana. The bundles contained 400 individual packages of marijuana, weighing lbs. The marijuana, vehicle, and subject were turned over to the DEA. On 23 NOV 2011, CBP-OFO Officers at Eagle Pass POE, Bridge #2, referred a red 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 to secondary inspection following a K-9 alert to the spare tire. An inspection of the tire revealed 24 packages of marijuana, weighing lbs. The driver, passenger, and marijuana were turned over to HSI-ICE, and the vehicle was impounded pending disposition.

38 Del Rio Sector Unified Command Sector Assessment (cont) During the two-week period, marijuana seizures remained average. There were three marijuana seizures of significance, two for 411 lbs and one of lbs. There was one significant cocaine seizure of lbs. Additionally, there was one currency seizure of $62,500 USD made outgoing at the Eagle Pass POE. Criminal arrests, fugitive arrests, and weapon seizures all decreased over the reporting period. Stolen vehicles recovered decreased over the two week s time. A change in the recovery trend has been noted, previously the recoveries were predominately Ford. Over the past two weeks, half of the recoveries were GM products (Chevrolet/GMC). There were four gang contacts during the previous week, two in the Big Wells area and one (with two subjects) in the Uvalde area. The stop with two subjects were from gangs that are normally not associated, being TANGO OREJON and MEXICAN MAFIA. One USC subject wounded in a shooting incident in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, made entry to the Eagle Pass POE seeking medical attention and assistance due to an injury.

39 UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS F R I O L A S A L L E CBP ICE TPWD TMF DPS Duval CO S O Frio CO SO Jim Hogg CO SO La Salle CO SO Webb CO SO Zapata CO SO Dilley PD Laredo PD Pearsall PD D U V A L W E B B Z A P A T A J I M H O G G Full Map/Table of Contents

40 Laredo Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports: Marijuana Cocaine Heroin Methamphetamine Contraband Seizures 6, lbs 0.01 lbs lbs 0 lbs Currency $ 856, Other: -- Weapons Handgun(s) 3 Long Gun(s) 2 Ammunition 72 rds Illegal Alien Apprehensions IAs/Referrals 53 IAs/USBP 1,072 OTMs 393 Brazil 5 Canada 1 China 5 Colombia 1 Ecuador 17 El Salvador 104 OTM Countries Guatemala 96 Honduras 176 Nicaragua 2 China 1 Cuba 1 Dominican 1 Peru 1 Absconds 0 Bailouts 1 Criminal Arrests 21 Fugitive Arrests 0 Gang Related Criminal Arrests 6 Pursuits 1 Scouts/Decoys 0 Vehicles Stolen / Recovered Stolen 14 Recovered 4

41 Laredo Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks: Amount of US Currency Seized Pounds of Cocaine Seized Pounds of Marijuana Seized Number of IAs Apprehended Laredo UC Currency Seizures $800,000 $728,647 $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $100,000 $26,411 $5,181 $127,774 $0 9-Nov Nov Nov Nov-11 Laredo UC Marijuana Seizures 6, , , , , , , , , , Nov Nov Nov Nov Laredo UC Cocaine Seizures Laredo UC Illegal Aliens Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov-11

42 Gang Activity On 16 NOV 2011, USBP Laredo South agents working near the TX-MEX railroad bridge in Laredo, TX, apprehended a group of IAs and a male Mexican subject identified as a SUR- 13 gang member. Subject was turned over to ICE. On 17 NOV 2011, Laredo PD Officers arrested a male subject identified as a TEXAS SYNDICATE Gang Member in the 400 blk of Jarvis Ave in Laredo, TX. Officers recovered lbs of heroin. The subject was remanded to Webb Co. Jail. On 18 NOV 2011, Laredo PD Officers arrested three male subjects, one identified as a TEXAS SYNDICATE gang member in the 100 blk of S. Loring Ave in Laredo, TX. The subject was charged with Deadly Conduct, Engaging in Organized Criminal Activity and Criminal Mischief. The subjects were remanded to Webb Co. Jail. On 20 NOV 2011, Laredo PD Officers arrested a male subject identified as a LA MOVIDA gang member in the 400 blk of Shiloh Ave in Laredo, TX. The subject was charged with Burglary of a Vehicle and Theft. The subject was remanded to Webb Co. Jail. On 22 NOV 2011, USBP Laredo West Agents apprehended a male subject identified as a SURENO gang member. The subject was found to be in this country illegally. On 23 NOV 2011, USBP Freer Agents working at the US-59 checkpoint seized 21.9 lbs of marijuana during a secondary inspection after a K-9 alert. The driver, claiming to be a former HERMANOS DE PISTOLEROS gang member, was arrested and turned over to Webb Co.SO. The passenger was a minor and was released to his father. The vehicle was seized by USBP, and the contraband was turned over to DEA. Additional Information On 11 NOV 2011, Webb Co. SO Deputy observed two male subjects sitting on the bus stop bench located at 1522 Passo De Tibe in Rio Bravo, TX. Both subjects were found to be in this country illegally and were turned over to USBP.

43 Southbound Activity On 24 NOV 2011, CBP/OFO Officers conducting joint Operation Cooperation seized $728,647 USD at the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge in Laredo, TX. The USD was concealed inside the rear door quarter panels of a silver 2002 Chevrolet 1500 pickup bearing IN temporary tags. The male driver was arrested. The currency and vehicle were seized. On 22 NOV 2011, CBP/OFO Officers seized $111,815 USD at the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge, in Laredo, TX. The currency was concealed within the seat rests of the front seats of a 2008 Cadillac SUV. The male driver was arrested. The vehicle and contraband were seized. Additional information 18 NOV 2011: Laredo PD Officers arrested a male subject in the 2000 blk of Rosario Ave in Laredo, TX. Officers recovered 1,326 lbs of marijuana at the scene. The subject was remanded to Webb Co. Jail. 27 NOV 2011: a THP Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a green Ford F-250 traveling on US- 83N. After a brief pursuit, the vehicle veered off the road and traveled through a fence on the Cactus Jack Ranch. The vehicle was located abandoned and had been reported stolen out of San Antonio, TX. No apprehensions were reported.

44 EXTERNAL DIESEL TANKS 16 NOV 2011: Hebbronville USBP Agents on TX-16 seized 257 lbs of marijuana concealed inside an external diesel tank located in the bed of a white 2006 Ford F-250. The male driver, female passenger, vehicle and contraband were turned over to DEA. Tina Marie McDonald, DOB 11/05/1981 James Douglas Arnold, DOB 05/30/1958 A THP Trooper initiated a traffic stop on a 2007 Chevrolet 3500 HD pickup traveling IH-35S in Medina Co. The Trooper noticed a strong odor of marijuana emanating from vehicle and received consent to search the vehicle in which a false compartments was discovered in the bed and external diesel tank of the vehicle, as well as the side tool boxes. No marijuana was discovered, but trooper located $12,000 USD in the glove box. The male driver was arrested. The currency originated in Dallas and was destined for Laredo. 23 NOV 2011: USBP Zapata Agents seized lbs of marijuana that was concealed within the auxiliary diesel tank of an abandoned tan 2003 Chevrolet Silverado off of US-83 near San Ignacio, TX. The vehicle was seized and the narcotics were turned over to DEA.

45 USBP HEBBRONVILLE 17 NOV 2011: Agents seized lbs of marijuana on the Taylor Ranch approximately ten miles north of Hebbronville, TX. Agents apprehended two subjects believed to be transporting the narcotics. The marijuana was turned over to DEA. 18 NOV 2011: Agents at the Montalvo property on FM-1017 near Hebbronville, TX, encountered two abandoned backpacks with four bundles of marijuana weighing 45.1 lbs. The narcotics were turned over to DEA. 21 NOV 2011: USBP Hebbronville Agents, south of Hebbronville, TX, observed a suspicious white 1999 Ford F-250 and a blue 2003 Ford F-150. As Agents were attempting to get a closer look at the Ford F250, the vehicle came to a stop and all occupants bailed out. Agents apprehended two USC drivers and 15 IAs. Subsequent search of the two vehicles revealed two rifles with scopes, a pistol, and miscellaneous rds of ammo. 28 NOV 2011: Agents observed a gold 2001 Chevrolet Tahoe near Hebbronville, TX. As Agents attempted to get a closer look at the vehicle the vehicle veered of the road and several subject bailed out with bundles and absconded into the nearby brush. The driver was apprehended and the search of the area revealed seven bundles of abandoned marijuana weighing lbs. None of the other subject were apprehended, the vehicle and narcotics were turned over to DEA.

46 USBP LAREDO SOUTH 17 NOV 2011: Agents, near Masterson Road in Laredo, TX, located lbs of abandoned marijuana in the brush. The contraband was turned over to DEA. 17 NOV 2011: Agents discovered six bundles of abandoned marijuana, with a total weight of lbs, near El Cenizo, TX. The marijuana was turned over to DEA. USBP LAREDO WEST 18 NOV 2011: Agents discovered six bundles of abandoned marijuana near the International Commerce Center in Laredo, TX. The marijuana, weighing a total of lbs, that was turned over to DEA. No apprehensions were made. Additional Information USBP assisted by DPS Air 148 located six IAs near the US-59 Checkpoint. Three IAs were apprehended by USBP. USBP assisted by DPS Air 148 located IAs near the OKM Ranch in Encinal, TX. Seven IAs were apprehended by USBP. USBP, assisted by DPS Air 148 attempted to locate seven IAs south of the US-59 Checkpoint. The Aircrew and USBP ground units were able to apprehend four suspected IAs as they attempted to elude capture.

47 29 NOV 2011: Laredo South USBP Agents working at a tactical checkpoint on US-83S arrested one male subject, and seized 32.8 lbs of marijuana, a handgun, 12 rds of ammo, and a white 2001 Chevrolet 2500 (welding truck) with TX LPs. The vehicle was taken to a secondary inspection after a K-9 alerted to an aftermarket compartment. The subject, vehicle, weapon and contraband were turned over to DEA.

48 17 NOV 2011: Agents working at the IH-35 Checkpoint recovered 6.8 lbs of methamphetamine concealed within the frame, behind the front bumper, of a black 1997 Nissan Maxima. The driver, narcotics and vehicle were turned over to DEA. 18 NOV 2011: Agents seized 312 lbs of abandoned marijuana near the 6100 blk of Riverside Dr. in Laredo, TX. 20 NOV 2011: Agents working the IH-35 Checkpoint recovered eight bundles of marijuana totaling lbs concealed in two duffle bags in the sleeper compartment of a white 1996 Freightliner tractor/ trailer after a K-9 Alert. The driver and narcotics were turned over to DEA. Miguel Angel Garcia 12/29/1986 USBP LAREDO NORTH 28 NOV 2011: Agents working at the IH-35 Checkpoint seized two small bundles of abandoned heroin weighing a total of 7.2 lbs during a secondary inspection of a commercial bus. The heroin was concealed in a lunchbox that none of the passengers claimed. The contraband was turned over to DEA.

49 Additional information On 29 NOV 2011, USBP Laredo West Agents working on the Petty Ranch in Encinal, TX, apprehended five illegal aliens and seized lbs of marijuana. The marijuana was turned over to DEA and the illegal aliens were processed for removal. On 30 NOV 2011, USBP Laredo West agents working at the Needmore Ranch, west of Laredo, TX. seized lbs of abandoned marijuana. A search of the area for subject was negative and the marijuana was turned over to DEA. On 19 NOV 2011, CBP/OFO officers working at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge in Laredo, TX, seized 2.8 lbs of crystal meth from inside the bus driver's suitcase lining. The bus driver was arrested and vehicle was released. On 20 NOV 2011, CBP/OFO officers working at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge in Laredo, TX, seized 26 lbs of white heroin from the rocker panels of a 2002 blue Honda CRV. The vehicle was seized, driver and passenger were arrested. ANALYST NOTE: As of 2004, roughly 87% of the world supply of opium and its derivatives, including heroin, was thought to be produced in Afghanistan. However, production in Mexico has risen six-fold from 2007 to 2011, changing that percentage and placing Mexico as the second largest opium producer in the world. Generally, black tar and brown heroin are seized crossing from Mexico into Texas, while white heroin is a rarity. The varying colors of heroin are representative of the cooking process. In the past, white heroin, also known as China White, is believed to be brought to North America via the Pacific Ocean.

50 Additional information On 28 NOV 2011, CBP/OFO Officers working at the World Trade Bridge in Laredo, TX, seized 2, lbs of marijuana (990 bundles) after a service K-9 alerted to a 1996 Tractor Trailer. The marijuana was located within a wooden ottoman and a love seat. The vehicle and the narcotics were seized by DEA and the Mexican National driver was released.

51 Laredo Unified Command Sector Assessment For the Laredo Unified Command during this reporting period, week one resulted in 3,456 lbs of marijuana seized and the second week 3,826 lbs, for a total of 6, lbs. Both weeks resulted in very little cocaine seized with a total of 0.01 lbs seized in the first week. A significant white heroin seizure of 26 lbs occurred the first week of this reporting period, while 7.2 lbs of heroin was found on a commercial bus the second week. The first week of this reporting period resulted in 9.6 lbs of methamphetamines seized, while the second week zero. Week one of this reporting period saw 650 IAs apprehended, while week two resulted in 422. Both weeks nearly 200 IAs respectively were OTMs for each week. There was a decrease from last BOSA s 16 stolen vehicles to seven during each of the past two weeks, totaling 14. Only four were recovered. During the first week, the largest single marijuana seizure was 1,326 lbs by Laredo PD. During the second week, the largest single marijuana seizure was 2, lbs concealed within furniture by CBP/OFO. USBP Laredo North Agents seized 6.8 lbs of methamphetamine at the IH-35 Checkpoint. At the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge, CBP/OFO Officers seized $111,815 USD the first week and $ 728,647 USD the second.

52 UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS S T A R R B R O O K S H I D A L G O K E N E D Y W I L L A C Y C A M E R O N CBP USBP CBP OFO ATF ICE NCIS USCG US Fish & Wildlife Starr Co HIDTA DPS THP, CID, AVN Texas Rangers TPWD Texas Military Forces TXNG CDAE Cameron Co SO Hidalgo Co SO Kenedy Co SO Willacy Co SO Starr Co SO Hidalgo Co Pct 3 Hidalgo Co Pct 4 Alamo PD Alton PD Brownsville PD Donna PD Edcouch PD Elsa PD Edinburg PD Harlingen PD Hidalgo PD La Feria PD La Grulla PD La Joya PD La Villa PD Los Fresnos PD Mercedes PD Mission PD Palmhurst PD Palmview PD Penitas PD Pharr PD Raymondville PD Rio Grande City PD Roma PD San Benito PD San Juan PD UTPA PD UTB PD Weslaco PD Full Map/Table of Contents

53 Rio Grande Valley Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports: Marijuana Contraband Seizures 43, lbs Cocaine lbs Heroin lbs Methamphetamine 38.3 lbs Currency $3, Weapons Handgun(s) 8 Long Gun(s) 2 Ammunition 976-rds 22cal Absconds 4 Bailouts 6 Criminal Arrests 119 Fugitive Arrests 6 Gang Related Criminal Arrests 78 Pursuits 6 Scouts/Decoys -- Spikings -- Splash Downs Illegal Alien Apprehensions IAs/Referrals 10 IAs/USBP 2116 OTMs 1113 El Salvador 344 Guatemala 362 Honduras 276 India 9 Ecuador 20 Dominican Republic 8 China 31 Nicaragua 10 Albania 1 OTM Countries Nepal 9 Belize 1 Sri Lanka 14 Brazil 5 Bangladesh 6 Colombia 9 Romania 2 Peru 1 Costa Rica 4 Barbados 1 Vehicles Stolen / Recovered Stolen -- Recovered 2 The above numbers reflect two weeks of seizures and apprehensions.

54 Rio Grande Valley Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks: Pounds of Cocaine Seized Amount of US Currency Seized Pounds of Marijuana Seized Number of IAs Apprehended $7,000 $6,000 $5,000 RGV UC Currency Seizures $6,638 25, , RGV UC Marijuana Seizures 23, , , $4,000 $3,860 15, , $3,000 10, $2,000 $1,000 $1,569 5, $0 9-Nov Nov Nov Nov-11 $ Nov Nov Nov Nov RGV UC Cocaine Seizures ,400 1,200 1, ,244 RGV UC Illegal Aliens 1,110 1,112 1, Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov-11

55 Gang activity The Hidalgo Co SO Gang Intelligence Unit reported 73 gang member arrests this reporting period. These arrests were made by 24 different agencies in the RGV sector. The gang members were arrested for offenses such as: aggravated robbery, assault causing bodily injury, parole violation, possession of marijuana, possession of marijuana in drug free zone, public intoxication, burglary of habitation, aggravated kidnapping, driving while intoxicated, assault on a public servant, theft of property, burglary of building, resisting arrest, unlawful possession of firearm by felon, burglary of building, unauthorized use of vehicle, assault family member impeding breathing/circulation, evading arrest/detention with vehicle, robbery and indecency with a child/sexual contact. The arrestees have gang affiliation with: Valluco Sureno 13 Aryan Brotherhood Paisa Latin Kings Texas Chicano Brotherhood South Side Bandito Ku Klux Klan Mexican Mafia Partido Revolucionario Mexicanos Po Boys Cartel Del Golfo Tri-City Bombers West Side Pharr Texas Syndicate Norteno 14 Loco Trece Pistoleros Edinburg PD Officers responded to a residence on W. Portales, Edinburg, TX, in reference to a burglary of a vehicle in progress. During the course of their investigation two individuals were arrested. One suspected identified himself as a CHICANO gang member and the second suspected identified himself as a VALLUCO gang member. Harlingen PD Officers responded to a residence on Knox Ave in reference to shots fired where a male subject was observed lying on the street unresponsive with a bullet wound to the left side of his chest area. EMS transported the victim to the hospital where he later died as a result of the gunshot wound. Witnesses reported seeing a light colored four-door pickup leaving the area at a high rate of speed and heard approximately 4 shots fired. Four days later investigators executed a search warrant on a residence where they arrested a male subject and recovered.40 cal Glock handgun and additional pieces of evidence. Investigators also determined that the subject is a VALLUCO gang member.

56 Concealment Bales of Hay THP Troopers 1999 Peterbilt Trailer FM-1017 near La Gloria, TX 766 lbs of marijuana (23 bundles) 1999 Ford F-250 pulling a 1998 Texas Bragg utility trailer US-281 near San Manuel, TX 1,735 lbs of marijuana (70 bundles) Plywood boxes comingled with bales of hay The driver was arrested.

57 Kingsville USBP Agents, along with a service K-9, seized lbs of heroin (216 balls) at the Sarita Border Patrol Checkpoint. The heroin was disguised as lollipops (candy) and concealed in a suitcase onboard a bus. One legally admitted adult male Guatemalan subject was arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics and the subject. ANALYST NOTES: In the 05 AUG 2011 BOSA, Marfa Sector reported Sierra Blanca USBP Agents seized lbs of marijuana (1,050 marijuana lollipops and 1 marijuana treat) and apprehended two USCs at the IH-10 Checkpoint.

58 Additional information (cont) McAllen PD requested assistance from DPS Air 108 with a search for an armed robbery suspect near McColl and Jackson Rds. The robbery occurred at a local Credit Union in Pharr, TX. The vehicle was located abandoned in McAllen. THP Troopers requested assistance from DPS Air 108 with a pursuit near Sam Fordyce Rd where THP Troopers attempted to stop a vehicle that attempted to run over a Trooper. The Trooper fired a shot at vehicle and the suspect was transported to hospital after sustaining a gunshot wound to the leg. USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in a criminal search of illegal alien suspects in the Falfurrias area, just northwest of the checkpoint. The aircrew arrived on scene and located a group of 11 suspects hiding in thick brush. The aircrew guided ground agents to the suspects location. Ten illegal aliens were apprehended. Sullivan City PD along with La Joya PD and McAllen PD, requested assistance from DPS Air 108 in reference to a vehicle pursuit on Pinto Rd. The suspects bailed out and were both apprehended. A search of the vehicle revealed a total of 222 lbs of marijuana. Ground units recovered a cell phone tossed by the suspects. The driver was arrested.

59 Additional information (cont) CBP Officers from the Hidalgo POE inspected an inbound 1999 Chevrolet Silverado with TX license plates occupied by one female Mexican citizen and one female USC. A secondary inspection revealed lbs of methamphetamine located in the trouser pant legs of the two females. The subjects were arrested and the vehicle was seized. CBP Officers from the Brownsville Gateway Bridge inspected an outbound 1997 Chrysler LHS with TX license plates occupied by one male USC. A secondary inspection revealed lbs of marijuana concealed within the speaker box located behind the rear passenger seat. The vehicle was seized. CBP Officers from the Pharr POE inspected an inbound 2006 Chevrolet Equinox with TX license plates driven by a female USC. A secondary inspection revealed lbs of cocaine concealed in a man-made compartment on the front end frame rails that hold the vehicle s bumper. The vehicle was seized.

60 Series of Activity from USBP Agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector: 553 lbs of marijuana (24 bundles) Near La Grulla, TX 1989 Chevrolet Silverado DEA assumed custody. 884 lbs of marijuana (13 bundles) Near Garceno, TX 2005 Dodge Ram DEA assumed custody. USBP 795 lbs of marijuana (58 bundles) Near Escobares, TX In an abandoned 1997 GMC Sierra 910 lbs of marijuana (40 bundles) Near La Rosita, TX In an abandoned 2001 Dodge Ram 823 lbs of marijuana (36 bundles) Near La Rosita, TX Hidden in the brush. DEA assumed custody. 1,135 lbs of marijuana (50 bundles) Near Rio Grande City, TX Chevrolet Tahoe DEA assumed custody. 1,156 lbs of marijuana (50 bundles) Near Escobares, TX In an abandoned GMC Yukon (stolen Starr Co) DEA assumed custody. 927 lbs of marijuana (13 bundles) Near La Grulla, TX Hidden in the brush. HIDTA assumed custody. With CBP Office of Air and Marine 782 lbs of marijuana (8 bundles) Near Fronton, TX One Adult Female USC Arrested Search of the immediate area Underground Bunker DEA assumed custody.

61 Series of Activity from USBP Agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector: During a secondary inspection of a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, Falfurrias USBP Agents seized lbs of cocaine (21 bundles) at the Falfurrias USBP Checkpoint. One adult male Mexican national was arrested. ICE assumed custody of the narcotics, the subject, and the vehicle. During a secondary inspection of a 2007 Chrysler Sebring, Falfurrias USBP Agents seized lbs of cocaine (28 bundles) near Falfurrias, TX. One adult female USC, with $460 USD on her person, was arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics, the vehicle, currency, and the subject. During a secondary inspection of a 2005 Freightliner tractor hauling a 2002 utility trailer, Falfurrias USBP Agents seized 1,125.1 lbs of marijuana (48 bundles), and a loaded handgun at the Falfurrias USBP Checkpoint. Two adult male USC s were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics, the vehicles, the loaded hand gun, and the subjects. Falfurrias USBP Agents along with a service K-9 seized lbs of cocaine (12 bundles) at the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint from a 2009 Mercedes Benz C300. During further inspection, a loaded handgun was discovered in the glove box. One female subject was arrested. ICE/HSI assumed custody of the narcotics, firearm and the subject.

62 Series of Activity from USBP Agents in the Rio Grande Valley Sector: USBP MCALLEN 858 lbs of marijuana (14 bundles) Near Penitas, TX No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics. 806 lbs of marijuana (39 bundles) Near Penitas, TX 1997 Ford Explorer No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics. 751 lbs of marijuana (36 bundles) and 976 rds of 22mm ammo Near Sullivan City, TX 2000 Chevrolet 1500 pickup No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics and the ammo. 665 lbs of marijuana (14 bundles) and 3 grams of cocaine (one bag) Near Mission, TX Dodge Ram One adult male USC was arrested. DPS assumed custody of narcotics, the subject, and the vehicle. 1, lbs of marijuana (18 bundles) Near San Juan, TX 1997 Dodge Caravan. No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics. USBP WESLACO 1, lbs of marijuana (12 bundles) Near Weslaco, TX Ford Windstar No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics lbs of marijuana (9 bundles) Near Progreso, TX White Chevrolet Tahoe. No subjects were arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics.

63 Additional information (cont) Brownsville USBP Agents seized lbs of marijuana (8 bundles) hidden in the brush near Brownsville, TX. One adult male Mexican national was arrested. DEA assumed custody of the narcotics, and the subject. Kingsville USBP Agents seized 3.19 lbs of cocaine (4 bundles) at the Sarita Border Patrol Checkpoint. A service canine alerted to a trash can inside a Valley Transit bus. Kenedy Co SO assumed custody of the narcotics. Kingsville USBP Agents seized 26.4 lbs of methamphetamines (26 bundles) at the Sarita Border Patrol Checkpoint. The meth was located in the dashboard of a blue Mercury Grand Marquis after a service K-9 alerted during primary inspection. DEA assumed custody of two subjects, narcotics and the vehicle. Brownsville PD Narcotic Agents received information in reference to a 2003 Cadillac loaded with several bundles of marijuana. Agents conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and made contact with the driver. Agents requested and were granted consent to search the vehicle. The search revealed a total of 72.5 lbs of marijuana. The driver and passenger were arrested. Both subjects were charged with possession of marijuana.

64 Starr Co Deputy Border Interdiction Investigators attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a white Ford F-150 with TX LP. The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. Vehicle drove into a wooded area and wrecked into a wooden fence. Driver bailed out and absconded. A search of the vehicle revealed lbs of marijuana in 34 bundles. Border Interdiction Deputies conducted a traffic stop on FM-649 by Las Escobas Rd. A Deputy made contact with the driver who stated that he was in possession of three firearms, a handgun and two rifles. A check of the weapons revealed a handgun had been stolen from Claiborne Co. Observed two male subjects walking south of FM-755. The Deputy made contact with the male subjects. Deputy was advised by both subjects (IAs) that they were lost and the coyote had left them a while back. Both subjects were referred to USBP. Responded to the Rio Grande City USBP Station to assist Agents. Agents stated that they had two male subjects in custody who were loading up a vehicle with 174 lbs of marijuana on FM-650 in Fronton, TX. The Deputy arrested both male subjects for possession of marijuana and assumed custody of the marijuana and seized the vehicle. Border Interdiction Investigators conducted a traffic stop on a 2003 Ford Expedition with TX LP for a traffic violation. Investigators approached the vehicle and observed one male subject in the front passenger seat, one male subject in the rear seat and three male subjects lying in the rear interior cargo area. Investigators determined that all five subjects were in the US illegally. All five UAs were referred to USBP Agents.

65 San Benito PD Officers responded to the Los Indios Bridge in reference to a male with outstanding warrants for assault on a peace officer, burglary motor vehicle, resisting arrest, and evading arrest. The subject had been hiding out in Mexico and turned himself in at the Los Indios Bridge. Officers confirmed the subject to be a Texas Syndicate gang member. The subject had old wounds to his head, and body, and indicated that he had gone through some beatings by the cartel while in Mexico. It is believed he may have some ties to the cartels. La Joya PD Officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a grey Ford Focus with Texas license plates on US-83. The driver refused to stop and a pursuit ensued. The driver bailed out and absconded. The Officer found the vehicle and observed several bundles of marijuana in plain view. The Officer seized a total of lbs of marijuana and impounded the vehicle. Harlingen PD Investigators conducted a search warrant at a residence located at FM-507 in Harlingen. During the search, approximately grams of marijuana was seized, as well as two handguns. The two subjects were arrested for marijuana possession, and firearms possession. Hidalgo Co Pct. 3 Deputy Constable attempted to stop a vehicle. A pursuit continued before the vehicle became disabled after the driver struck a curb under a freeway overpass. The driver attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after a brief foot chase. The Deputy seized 361 lbs of marijuana inside vehicle and driver was arrested. Cameron Co SO SIU Investigators received information in reference to narcotics being stored at a residence on Wentz St. Investigators obtained a search warrant and upon execution seized 2.5 lbs of cocaine and arrested a male subject.

66 Additional information (cont) THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 1998 Ford Escort on US-281 near San Manuel, TX. The Trooper received verbal consent to search the vehicle which revealed 35 lbs of marijuana in13 bundles concealed inside the vehicle quarter panel. The driver was arrested. THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Honda Civic on US-83 near Sullivan City, TX. The Trooper received verbal consent to search the vehicle which revealed 44 lbs of marijuana in 4 bundles concealed inside the trunk. The driver was arrested. THP Trooper attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 1995 Ford Thunderbird. The driver refused to stop and following a short pursuit the subject bailed out of vehicle and absconded into the brush. The Trooper conducted a search of the vehicle and found a total of 247 lbs of marijuana inside the trunk. THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 1997 Jeep Grand Cherokee on US-83 near Roma, TX. The Trooper conducted a search of the vehicle and found a total of 282 lbs of marijuana in the back seat and rear cargo area. The driver was arrested. THP Trooper conducted a traffic stop on a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado on US-83 near Sullivan City, TX. The Trooper requested and was granted consent to search the vehicle. The search revealed a total of lbs of marijuana concealed in the gas tank of the vehicle. The driver was arrested.

67 OPERATION CONTINUATION FROM LAST BOSA: In a joint operation, the Texas Department of Public Safety (Ranger Recon Team, SWAT, AVN, CID, THP, and BSOC), USBP, ICE, CBP, TPWD, Texas Military Forces Special Operations Detachment, and other local law enforcement agencies, targeted rural areas being exploited by drug traffickers and alien smugglers in the Hidalgo Co area. The RGV JOIC provided coordination efforts prior to, during, and after the mission. CUMMULATIVE OPERATION TOTALS Suspected smugglers arrested 4 Marijuana seized/recovered 1,995 lbs, valued at $1,099,524* Vehicles seized/recovered 5 Illegal Aliens apprehended 45 * Values based on NDIC mid-2010 average of Texas cities retail prices: $551/lb marijuana McAllen PD and Texas Rangers, assisted by DPS Air 108, executed a search warrant on a house occupied by two kidnapping suspects and two victims in McAllen, TX. The Aircrew provided the Night Sun and FLIR coverage to prevent any suspects from fleeing the area. As Officers entered the house, the victims were located and the suspects fled into the attic. Officers utilized tear gas to coerce the suspects to surrender.

68 OPERATION USBP Agents requested assistance from DPS Air 108 on a criminal search west of the Donna Port of Entry Bridge for a group of six suspects that had crossed the Rio Grande. The Aircrew arrived on scene and quickly located the suspects running towards the river. Agents were able to apprehend five suspects but believe there was one outstanding suspect, likely the guide. Subjects hiding in the brush DPS Air 108 was advised of possible illegal alien and/or narcotics traffic. The Aircrew began searching a heavily wooded area with the FLIR camera. The Aircrew guided USBP Agents toward the group and a total of 12 suspects were apprehended along with three bundles of marijuana totaling lbs.

69 RGV JOIC Sector Assessment The RGV Unified Command agencies were responsible for the seizure of over 43,000 pounds of marijuana during the previous two weeks. This is an average of a 40% increase from BOSA statistics reported on November 16th. Cocaine seizures decreased from pounds reported two weeks ago to pounds this week. A total of 38.3 pounds of Methamphetamine was seized in the last two weeks. Heroin seizures totaled pounds for the week. Currency increased to a total of $3, During the last two weeks, a total of eight handguns and two long guns were seized. The USBP, CBP OFO, DPS Aviation, DPS THP, Texas Rangers and CID, Starr Co SO, Cameron Co SO, Hidalgo Co SO, Brownsville PD, Harlingen PD, San Benito PD, Edinburg PD, La Joya PD, Sullivan City PD, and McAllen PD contributed significantly to the narcotic and currency seizures. Illegal Alien apprehensions slightly decreased for the reporting period down from 1,112 last week and 1,004 this week. The OTM count increased from two weeks ago to a total of 653 this week. The Mexican Military had several engagements with the drug cartels that resulted in gun battles in the cities of Matamoros, Miguel Aleman and Reynosa. The Mexican authorities continued its crackdown on cartels through increased patrols in the western corridor to target Zeta factions in the cities of Nuevo Guerrero, Ciudad Mier, and Camargo. The USBP International Liaison Unit and the Mexican Military collaboration has resulted in the arrest of DTO members and seizure of narcotics. The exchange of intelligence and information has proven invaluable to operations.

70 UNIFIED COMMAND MEMBERS USBP CBP OFO ICE FBI ATF DEA USCG US Marshalls US Parks Department US Postal Inspector TPWD Texas Dept of Transpo Houston HIDTA San Antonio HIDTA TMF DPS Aransas CO SO Bee CO SO Brooks CO SO Calhoun CO SO Dewitt CO SO Goliad CO SO Gonzales CO SO Guadalupe CO SO Jackson CO SO Jim Wells CO SO Karnes CO SO Kleberg CO SO Lavaca CO SO Matagorda CO SO Live Oak CO SO Matagorda CO SO McMullen CO SO Nueces CO SO Refugio CO SO San Patricio CO SO Victoria CO SO Wharton CO SO Alice PD Bay City PD Beeville PD Corpus Christi PD Cuero PD Driscoll PD El Campo PD George West PD Hallettsville PD Kingsville PD Orange Grove PD Refugio PD Robstown PD Rockport PD Seguin PD Sinton PD Three Rivers PD Victoria PD Full Map/Table of Contents

71 Coastal Bend Sector The Unified Command provided the following reports: Contraband Seizures Marijuana lbs Cocaine lbs Heroin 3.45 lbs Methamphetamine lbs K2 / Synthetic Marijuana 0.02 lbs Currency $ 3, Other Weapons Tizanidine 21 pills, Bystolic 1 pill, Acetaminophen 2 pills, Hydrocodone 21 pills, Ecstasy 1 pill, Xanax 13 pill, Liquid THC 1.0 fluid oz., Codeine 2.4 fluid oz,. Tramadol 32 pills, Adderall 100 pills, Alprazolam 20 pills, Clonazepam 18 pills Handgun(s) 4 Long Gun(s) -- Explosive(s) -- Illegal Alien Apprehensions IAs/Referrals 27 IAs/USBP -- OTMs 5 OTM Countries Honduras 2 Guatemala 3 Vehicles Stolen / Recovered Stolen 3 Recovered 20 Absconds 28 Bailouts 11 Criminal Arrests 649 Fugitive Arrests 357 Gang Related Criminal Arrests 12 Pursuits 14 Scouts/Decoys 0 The above numbers reflect two weeks of seizures and apprehensions.

72 Coastal Bend Sector The Unified Command statistics over the past 4 weeks: Pounds of Cocaine Seized Amount of US Currency Seized Pounds of Marijuana Seized Coastal Bend UC Currency Seizures $180,000 $157,150 $160,000 $140,000 $120,000 $100,000 Coastal Bend UC Marijuana Seizures 1, , , , $80,000 $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $0 $14,610 $1,306 $2,291 9-Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Coastal Bend UC Cocaine Seizures Nov Nov Nov Nov-11 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.

73 Gang Activity LATIN KINGS 1 Known Gang Apprehensions This Reporting Week RANCHO ALEGRE 2 SURENOS TRECE 1 LOS ZETAS 1 MEXICAN MAFIA 4 Corpus Christi PD arrested one male subject during a traffic stop for possession of drug paraphernalia. The male subject is a confirmed member of the SURENOS TRECE street gang. Corpus Christi PD arrested the male driver of a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup following a pursuit for evading arrest and outstanding warrants. The male subject is a confirmed member of the LOS ZETAS cartel organization. Alice PD seized lbs of cocaine and arrested the male driver of a 2000 Lincoln sedan during a traffic stop. The male subject is a confirmed member of the MEXICAN MAFIA gang. Alice PD seized a handgun and arrested the male driver of a Lexus sedan on warrants during a traffic stop. The male subject is a confirmed member of the MEXICAN MAFIA gang. Alice PD seized three Hydrocodone pills and arrested the female driver and male passenger of a Dodge Ram 1500 pickup during a traffic stop. The male passenger is a confirmed member of the MEXICAN MAFIA gang.

74 Gang Activity Alice PD seized lbs of marijuana, lbs of cocaine, a stolen.40 cal Sig Sauer pistol (stolen from a Federal Agent), and arrested eight (8) male subjects and two (2) female subjects during an investigation into a disturbance at a residence. Two of the male subjects were confirmed RANCHO ALEGRE street gang members, one male subject was a confirmed LATIN KING gang member and one male subject was a confirmed MEXICAN MAFIA gang member. In addition, five of the ten subjects were juveniles. MEXICAN MAFIA Simon SALINAS LATIN KING Juan Manual MATA Jr Continued on the next page

75 Gang Activity ANALYST NOTE: Through open source articles, the BSOC identified the following suspects as Juan Manual MATA Jr (MEXICAN MAFIA), Simon SALINAS (LATIN KING), Scott Lee SALINAS (TEXAS SYNDICATE), Gilbert SANDOVAL (RANCHO ALEGRE), MIGUEL TEODORO CRUZ (RANCHO ALEGRE), Roxanne VILLAGRAN (suspected RANCHO ALEGRE), and Isaac VELA. The three other suspects were juveniles and not named in the open source article. The RANCH ALEGRE is a small gang located Alice, TX. Further research into the arrested subjects identified Scott Lee SALINAS as a confirmed TEXAS SYNDICATE within TDCJ databases. Several of the arrested subjects have TEXAS SYNDICATE ties. Scott Lee SALINAS and Simon SALINAS are believed to be brothers. Intelligence sources in the Alice, TX, area indicate that the LATIN KINGS, MEXICAN MAFIA, and RANCHO ALEGRE gangs generally are not allies, but it is believed that the MEXICAN MAFIA member VELA may have been the drug supplier of the RANCHO ALEGRE gang. Additionally, the police responded to the location after a report of shots fired. At this time, it is unknown which person fired the shots, although the RANCHO ALEGRE members were found inside the residence where the handgun was seized. Checks of subjects through CBP and USBP databases returned negative results for border crossings or criminal interactions with the arrested subjects. RANCHO ALEGRE Gilbert SANDOVAL Miguel Teodoro CRUZ

76 Additional Information DPS 103 was assigned to assist THP operations in Jim Wells Co. DPS CID agents called for aerial surveillance of a vehicle reported to be stolen. An attempt to stop the vehicle was made by a Jim Wells Co SO unit. The suspect vehicle began to flee at a high rate of speed. DPS 103 maintained close observation of the suspect vehicle during the pursuit. The suspect vehicle left the roadway and drove through a barbed wire fence into an open field where seven subjects bailed out. Two suspects were quickly arrested by the pursing Deputy. DPS 103 guided officers to four other suspects that were hiding in the brush. The remaining suspect was located by DPS 103 and arrested. All seven subjects were apprehended and the stolen 2006 Ford F-250 pickup was recovered. Checkpoint DPS 103 assisted Victoria Co SO with Operation "Hide and Seek. Officers set up a DL checkpoint about 12 miles northwest of Victoria, TX, where several human trafficking events had occurred. The operation resulted in the apprehension of two illegal aliens and the seizure of a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado pickup.

77 Additional Information DPS CVE Jackson Co seized lbs of heroin concealed in the battery of a 2011 Mitsubishi Gallant sedan. The male driver was traveling on US-59N from McAllen, TX, to Houston, TX. THP Nueces Co seized lbs of cocaine concealed inside the driver s shoes in a 2004 Cadillac sedan. The male driver was traveling on TX-358E in Corpus Christi, TX. THP Brooks Co seized 20 lbs of marijuana concealed in the rocker panel of a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse coupe. The female driver was traveling on US-281N from McAllen, TX, to Killeen, TX. Foil wrapped marijuana bundle extracted from the rocker panel.

78 Additional Information Kleberg Co SO and USBP seized 25.2 lbs of marijuana concealed in a speaker box in the trunk of a 2001 Chevrolet Impala sedan. The female driver and female passenger were traveling on US-77N to an unknown destination. Marijuana concealed inside of speaker box. Marijuana and a Santa Muerte necklace. Kleberg Co SO and USBP seized 61.8 lbs of marijuana concealed in gas tank of a 1998 Ford F-150 pickup. The female driver and female passenger were traveling on US-77N from Brownsville, TX, to Pasadena, TX.

79 Additional Information Kleberg Co SO and USBP seized 64.2 lbs of marijuana concealed in the sleeper cab of a 2003 Freightliner tractor truck. The male driver was traveling on US- 77N from Brownsville, TX, to Houston, TX. Assault on Female IA in Brooks Co Brooks Co received a report from a female IA from Honduras. She stated that after arriving at the border on the MX side on 04 NOV 2011, she was taken to a stash house. On 08 NOV 2011, she and a group of other IAs crossed the river into the U.S. After being picked up by a vehicle, they drove until stopped by law enforcement. The group eluded law enforcement and dispersed into the brush. The female IA ended up walking alone for approximately 15 hours. She stated that she came upon a group of four men in the brush; three were carrying marijuana and one food, water and a pistol. After stopping for the night, the IA awoke to find two of the men holding her down, and assaulting her. She said she was able to escape and run into the brush and was eventually picked up by USBP and taken to a hospital in Kingsville, TX. She said she had not been sexually assaulted, but just beaten. The assailants were described as undocumented aliens between the ages of YOA, wearing black jeans, jackets, shirts, and shoes, and in one report wearing black ski masks. One of the subjects had his right eyebrow pierced.

80 Additional Information: US Parks Service and US Coast Guard reported lbs of cocaine washed up on South Padre Island National Seashore. Of the twenty-five bundles that washed up, twenty-three appear to have been cut open with a knife or razor in an x pattern. Because of this, a substantial amount of the cocaine had washed out of the bundles before landing on the beach. Kingsville PD seized 4 lbs of marijuana, lbs of cocaine, and 1 fluid oz of liquid THC during the execution of a search warrant at a residence. One male subject was arrested. Guadalupe Co SO seized 83 lbs of marijuana concealed inside of an external gas tank in the bed of a Ford F-150 pickup. The male driver was traveling on IH-10E to Houston, TX. CBP located lbs of marijuana that had been abandoned near a private ranch. The marijuana was divided into twenty-two bundles wrapped in eight burlap backpacks.

81 Additional Information: Pizza boxes USBP investigated a report from a Bee Co ranch owner of possible illegal alien activity on his property. USBP agents located what appeared to be two lay-up areas on the ranch near Beeville, TX. Both areas appeared to have been recently used and were littered with food wrappers, beverage bottles, and other debris. ANALYST NOTE: Beeville is a central point for travel from Laredo to Houston (US-59) and the Rio Grande Valley/Corpus to San Antonio (US-281, US-59, US-77 to IH-37, US-181). Being a central location, this Bee Co Ranch is likely a drop off point from the RGV, Laredo, or Coastal Bend, that acts as a pickup point to move further north. The pizza boxes lead further credence to this theory. *There is a Little Caesars on the north side of Beeville, which may indicate support systems in place. BEEVILLE Soda Pringles Pringles

82 Coastal Bend Unified Command Sector Assessment Reporting period November, 2011 Between 17 and 23 NOV 2011, marijuana seizures showed a decrease in the Coastal Bend Sector over the last reporting period from 1, lbs to lbs. There was an increase in cocaine seizures from 6.77 lbs to lbs. Additionally, there was an increase in methamphetamine from lbs to lbs. The two currency seizures totaled $1,306 USD and was a decrease from last week s $14,610 USD. Criminal and fugitive arrests increased while OTM referrals, pursuits, bailouts, and absconds showed decreases during this period. A review of the Falfurrias Checkpoint on US-281N indicated that between NOV 2011 there was 1, lbs of marijuana and 92.3 lbs of cocaine reported seized. This is an increase from the previous week s total of lbs of marijuana and no cocaine reported seized. The Falfurrias Checkpoint reported one tractor trailer was found with a load of marijuana totaling 1,125.1 lbs attempting to pass through the Checkpoint. No commercial buses were found to be attempting to conceal contraband at the Falfurrias Checkpoint during this period. A review of the Sarita Checkpoint on US-77N indicated that lbs of marijuana and 3.19 lbs of cocaine were reported seized. This was a decrease from the previous week s total of 5,159 lbs of marijuana but an increase from no cocaine reported seized. One tractor trailer was found with a load of marijuana totaling lbs attempting to pass through the Checkpoint. Two commercial buses were found to be attempting to conceal marijuana loads totaling 33 lbs and one commercial bus with a cocaine load totaling 3.19 lbs in luggage and on passengers at the Sarita Checkpoint during this period.

83 Coastal Bend Unified Command Sector Assessment Reporting period November, 2011 Between 24 and 30 November 2011, marijuana seizures showed a decrease in the Coastal Bend Sector over the last reporting period from lbs to lbs. There was a decrease in cocaine seizures from lbs to lbs. One currency seizure totaling $2, USD was an increase from $1, USD reported in the Coastal Bend Sector last week. Criminal, fugitive, and gang related arrests showed decreases. OTM referrals, bailouts, and pursuits increased during this period. A review of the Falfurrias Checkpoint on US-281 North indicated that between NOV2011 there were lbs of marijuana and lbs of cocaine reported seized. This is a decrease from last week s total of lbs of marijuana and 92.3 lbs of cocaine reported seized. The Falfurrias Checkpoint reported one commercial bus was found with a marijuana load totaling 92.6 lbs concealed in luggage. No tractor trailers were found with contraband at the Falfurrias Checkpoint during this period. A review of the Sarita Checkpoint on US-77N indicated that 61.8 lbs of marijuana and no cocaine was reported seized. This was a decrease from last week s total of 5,159 lbs of marijuana and 3.19 lbs of cocaine reported seized. No tractor trailers or commercial buses were found with contraband at the Sarita Checkpoint during this period. US-59N, TX-358E, US-281N, US-77N, and IH-10E were the locations of major narcotics and currency trafficking events during the previous two reporting periods.

84 THP [Oldham Co.] 361 lbs of marijuana luggage; Unknown to Oklahoma City, OK. THP [Carson Co.] $50,000 USD luggage; South Carolina to California. 155 lbs of marijuana Trunk; California to Florida. 20 lbs of marijuana luggage in trunk; Las Vegas, NV, to Delaware. $27,410 USD trunk; Virginia to Arizona. $112,273 USD and 2 oz marijuana Backpack ; Atlanta, GA, to Tucson, AZ lbs of marijuana Speaker box in trunk ; Las Vegas, NV, to Oklahoma City, OK. 200 lbs of marijuana and 2.2 lbs of cocaine bed of trunk; Phoenix, AZ, to Louisville, MS. THP [Wheeler Co.] 53 lbs of hydroponic marijuana and a handgun luggage; California to Alabama. 8 lbs of marijuana and 0.2 lbs of hashish luggage; Richmond, CA, to Norfolk, VA. THP [Gray Co.] 100 lbs of marijuana false compartment in seats; El Paso, TX, to Oklahoma City, OK. THP [Denton Co.] $40,000 USD trunk; Minnesota to Fort Worth, TX. THP [Potter Co.] lbs hydroponic marijuana luggage in trunk; California to Fort Worth, TX. THP [Lubbock Co.] 1.4 lbs marijuana and 0.5 lbs of methamphetamine indoor marijuana grow at residence in Lubbock, TX. THP [Brown Co.] $14,858 USD quarter panel; Fort Worth, TX, to San Angelo, TX. THP [Titus Co.] 340 lbs of marijuana trailer; El Paso, TX, to North Carolina. THP [Chambers Co.] $14,801 USD floor; Houston, TX, to Baton Rouge, LA. THP [Medina Co.] $12,000 USD glove compartment; Dallas, TX to Laredo, TX. THP [Atascosa Co.] 74 lbs marijuana acetylene tank; Roma, TX, to San Antonio, TX. THP[Austin Co.] 91 Oxycodone pills, 116 Xanax pills, 190 Hydrocodone pills, and less than 2 oz of marijuana shoes; San Antonio, TX, to Rosenburg, TX. THP [Harris Co.] 11 lbs of marijuana trunk; Houston, TX to New Orleans, LA. $5,816 USD body carry cloth; College Station, TX, to Houston, TX. $337,860 USD false compartment located in front nose of trailer; Houston, TX, to McAllen, TX. Houston Pine Trees

85 20 NOV 2011: THP Panhandle attempted to conduct a routine traffic stop on two vehicles observed traveling together. The follow vehicle (a 2003 Honda Civic, bearing SC registration) would not allow DPS between the two vehicles, and when a second Trooper attempted a stop, the Honda swerved and attempted to ram the first DPS unit. The Trooper avoided collision and both the Honda, and a 2012 Mazda (bearing FL registration) were stopped. The odor of marijuana was emitting from both vehicles and a probable cause search revealed a total of 155 lbs of marijuana. The load vehicle contained 64 bundles in the trunk, while the follow vehicle contained only a pipe. The driver of the follow vehicle advised that he was being paid to follow the marijuana and to prevent the load vehicle from being pulled over, even if it meant disabling LE vehicles. The marijuana was traveling from California to Florida. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE The Texas Fusion Center released an Officer Awareness Bulletin in regards to the 20 NOV 2011 seizure: Narcotics Trafficking Trend: Use of Follow Vehicles to Prevent Law Enforcement from Impeding Load Vehicle 26 NOV 2011: THP Panhandle observed traffic violations on an 1999 Ford RV, bearing GA registration, and a rented 2012 Dodge Caravan, bearing CA registration. Upon contact with the occupants, the Trooper noticed the odor of marijuana emitting from both vehicles. A probable cause search of both vehicles was conducted and $112,273 USD, a handgun and a user amount of marijuana were seized. The vehicles were traveling from Atlanta, GA to Tucson, AZ.

86 Oldham Co, IH-40 Eastbound 05 NOV 2011: THP Vega conducted a routine traffic stop on a 2011 Jeep UT, bearing FL registration. A probable cause search revealed 16 lbs of marijuana within 14 bundles inside duffle bags in the trunk of the vehicle. The marijuana was traveling from Los Angeles, CA to Dallas, TX. 04 NOV 2011: THP Vega conducted a routine traffic stop on a 2010 Chrysler, bearing TX registration. A probable cause search revealed lbs of marijuana and 5.6 grams of hashish inside two duffle bags in the trunk of the vehicle. The vehicle was traveling from Needles, CA to Dallas, TX. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE 08 NOV 2011: THP Vega conducted a routine traffic stop on a 2011 Nissan Altima, bearing MO registration. A consent to search revealed lbs of marijuana within Christmas presents and luggage in the cargo area of the vehicle. The marijuana was traveling from Tucumcari, NM to St. Louis, MO.

87 Oldham Co, IH-40 Eastbound Trooper NOTE: There was a lab coat, stethoscope and golf clubs in the vehicle. The driver insisted he was a Veterinarian. 29 NOV 2011: THP Hereford conducted a traffic stop on a 2012 Chrysler Van, bearing NC registration. A consent to search revealed 361 lbs of marijuana inside nine duffle bags located throughout the vehicle. The marijuana was traveling from an undisclosed destination to Oklahoma City, OK. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE

88 15 NOV 2011: THP Canton conducted a traffic stop on a 2012 Ford Escape, bearing VA registration. A consent to search revealed 41 lbs of marijuana inside two large luggage bags in the cargo area of the vehicle. The marijuana was traveling from Dallas, TX to Hopewell, VA. 22 NOV 2011: THP Borger conducted a traffic stop on a 2007 Dodge pickup, bearing AZ registration. A probable cause search revealed 200 lbs of marijuana,and 2.2 lbs of cocaine under the camper shell of the truck. The narcotics were traveling from Phoenix, AZ to Louisville, MS. ANALYST NOTE: The presence of produce is used to mask the odor of the marijuana. Narcotics are often seen co-mingled with produce in large loads in tractor trailers, but very rarely in passenger vehicles. 17 NOV 2011: THP Amarillo conducted a traffic stop on a rented 2011 Ford Crown Victoria, bearing OK registration. With the assistance of Randall Co K-9 Unit, a probable cause search revealed lbs of hydroponic marijuana inside luggage, which was covered with produce, in the trunk of the vehicle. The Trooper also noted that the back seat was full of produce as well. The marijuana was traveling from California to Fort Worth, TX. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE

89 20 NOV 2011: THP Brownwood conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Mercury SUV, bearing TX registration. A consent to search revealed $14,858 USD inside a natural void in the right rear quarter panel of the vehicle. The cash was traveling from Fort Worth, TX to San Angelo, TX. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE 23 NOV 2011: CID-Houston Agents developed information of a possible currency carrier in the Houston area traveling to McAllen. With the assistance of Houston and Katy PDs, the suspect tractor trailer was located and a traffic stop conducted. A consent to search lead to the discovery of $337,860 USD in an aftermarket false compartment located in the front nose area of the trailer. The cash was traveling from Houston, TX to McAllen, TX.

90 29 NOV 2011: During a routine commercial vehicle inspection of a 2004 Freightliner truck (bearing TX registration), pulling a 2006 Utility trailer (bearing ME registration), a CVE Sulphur Springs Trooper noticed the VIN plate on the trailer was missing. A criminal history of the driver indicated multiple drug trafficking charges, and a subsequent probable cause search revealed 340 lbs of marijuana within several boxes in the trailer. In addition, 60 Dell computers were seized until determined if stolen. The marijuana was traveling from El Paso, TX to North Carolina. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE

91 30 NOV 2011: THP Jourdanton conducted a traffic stop on a 1995 Ford F-350, bearing TX registration. A consent to search was obtained and the K-9 Unit called to the scene. The K-9 hit on an acetylene tank in the bed of the truck and the Trooper discovered the odor of fresh paint and Bondo. Once the tank was removed from the truck, the Bondo was visible on the bottom. The Trooper broke the Bondo, unscrewed it and took out six screws to access a compartment holding 30 bundles of marijuana, totaling 74 lbs. The marijuana was traveling from Roma, TX to San Antonio, TX. CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE

92 21 NOV 2011: A multi-agency task force was in the process of covertly monitoring a tractor trailer, driven by a confidential informant (Lawrence Chapa) in a suburban area of Northwest Houston, when a Ford Expedition appeared out of nowhere and blocked the tanker truck in. The truck, containing 300 lbs of marijuana, was en route to a controlled delivery destination when the SUV and two additional vehicles cut off the tanker and sprayed the cab with bullets, killing Chapa. During the confusion, a Sheriff s Deputy was shot in the leg by friendly fire, as multiple agencies descended on the scene. The three suspect vehicles (an SUV, a car and a pickup truck), contained four individuals who claimed to be members of the Zetas DTO. Three of the men are Mexican citizens (De Luna, 23; Ramirez, 35; and Resendiz, 34), while Tavera, 19 is a USC. 3 suspect vehicles Preliminary findings at the time of the BOSA release indicate that these individuals were trying to steal this load to repay a lost load owed to a Mexico DTO. DEA and Harris Co SO are investigating. Facebook Profile Pic TAVERA, Fernando TXDL photo Previous Booking Photo RESENDIZ, Rolando Previous Booking Photo DELUNA, Eric CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE Born in Matamoros, Tamaulipas RAMIREZ, Ricardo

93 Social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube have all been employed by Mexican cartels to communicate with one another as well as with the public. In communication among themselves, members can use sites like Twitter to send messages quickly and anonymously. They use coded phrases about where to meet other members or to inform them about the status of an operation. It is also a means of finding information on potential victims and to track them down. Fernando TAVERA is one of the individuals charged with Capital Murder in connection to a shooting that killed one suspect and injured an undercover sheriff s deputy in Harris Co on 21 NOV Facebook Profile Pictures Handgun seized on 29 NOV 2011 in Lubbock, TX. Meth Ring Busted in Lubbock CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE Following an 18 month investigation, CID made additional arrests from a Methamphetamine trafficking organization in Lubbock, TX on 29 NOV The arrest operations resulted in the seizure of hydroponic marijuana from two locations and a handgun from a third location. The investigation revealed that associates of the LA FAMILIA MICHOACANA drug trafficking organization in Dallas provided methamphetamine in multi-pound quantities to suspects in Lubbock on a monthly basis for distribution in and around the South Plains. ½ lb of methamphetamine seized in Dallas Co earlier this year

94 11/28/2011, 16:44 Camera Array and Monitoring Software 11/24/2011, 06:28 11/24/2011, 07:53 Drug Load 11/18/2011, 09:13 11/16/2011, 11:25 CONTROLLED UNCLASSIFIED INFORMATION INFORMATION LAW ENFORCEMENT LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE SENSITIVE * Monitored by BSOC, the JOICs, TXFC and the CBP-BICs

95 SIGNIFICANT EVENTS IN MEXICO

96 Significant events in Mexico Ciudad Juárez CD. JUÁREZ On 17 NOV 2011, a 15-yr-old boy was shot and killed in front of a residence located near the intersection of 8 de Octubre and Batalla de Santa Clara streets in colonia Che Guevara. Neighbors said the boy lived in the area for a short time and did not know much about him. CD. JUÁREZ On 22 NOV 2011, the bodies of three men were discovered in an arroyo at the end of Avenida de las Torres in colonia Praderas del Sol. The bodies displayed signs of torture and their hands and feet were bound. CD. JUÁREZ On 22 NOV 2011, two municipal police officers were executed while driving home from work. The homicides occurred near the intersection of Riberas del Norte and Riberas Peñasco streets in the Riberas del Bravo etapa 7 sub-division. Forty-four shell casings in 7.62 x 39 mm were recovered at the scene. CD. JUÁREZ On 23 NOV 2011, a municipal policeman was shot and killed inside his car after pulling into a gas station located at the intersection of Zaragoza Blvd. and Aguas Calientes Street. The officer worked out of the Babícora Station. Shell casings from AK-47 and AR15 caliber rifles were located at the scene.

97 Significant Events in Mexico (cont) On 22 NOV 2011, Mexican military soldiers seized a weapons cache and 2 tons of marijuana in the municipality of Cd Miguel Aleman, Tamaulipas, which is a major smuggling route for drugs into the US in deep South Texas. The Cd Aleman "plaza" is currently controlled by the Metro faction (M3, M4) of the Gulf cartel. Army troops seized the weapons cache from an unoccupied building in the small community of Los Guerra. On 23 NOV, Army troops seized 518 packages in the outskirts of Miguel Aleman containing more than 2 tons of marijuana. Mexico's military has seized a total of 5 tons of marijuana this month in Miguel Aleman. The weapons cache consisted of: 48 shotguns, assault-type weapons and submachine guns 1 rocket launcher (RPG) 2 grenade launchers 8 grenades 10 explosive devices, including pipe-bombs 1,165 magazines 37,900 rds of ammo 15 radio devices and various tactical gear Pipe-bombs Rocket launcher (RPG)

98 .50 Caliber Barrett Rifles Desired by Mexican Cartels On 24 MAY 2001, gunmen working at the service of La Familia Michoacán (LFM) forced a police helicopter to make an emergency landing in Michoacán State after firing on it with a.50 caliber Barrett rifle. Since MAY 2001, Mexican authorities have noted an increase in the use of.50 caliber Barrett rifles by drug cartels operating in Mexico. The use this weapon is has the capacity to give cartel operators an edge over authorities, given its destructive capability. Between 2009 and 2010, 20 Barrett weapons were seized by ATF Agents just before crossing the border from the US into Mexico. Thirty-four (34) Barrett rifles sold by weapons dealers located along the US Mexican border are known to have been smuggled into Mexico. Of these, only 4 have been recovered. Forty-two (42) Barrett rifles were seized by Mexican authorities between 2007 and 2011 in Sinaloa, Baja California, and Jalisco. In 2010 alone, 13 Barrett rifles were seized. Since JAN 2011, 14 Barrett rifles have been seized. The areas from which Barrett rifles have been seized have been identified as prime Plazas and highly disputed areas to include: Cd. Juárez, Culiacán, Tijuana, Reynosa, Apatzingán, Veracruz, Durango, and Nogales. In recent years, the Barrett has been utilized by cartels to assassinate prominent officials traveling in armored vehicles, to kill members of rival criminal organizations, and even attack helicopters. During an operation conducted by Federal Police on 29 MAY 2011 near Michoacán State, four Blackhawk helicopters were fired upon while performing landing procedures. Police subsequently returned fire from the helicopters, loaded their men, and withdrew after damage inflicted on one of the helicopters left a gaping hole in the cockpit, narrowly missing the pilots head. Items seized following this operation included a.50 caliber Barrett rifle, 70 other rifles, and multiple tactical vests.

99 Significant Events in Mexico (cont) GUADALAJARA On 24 NOV 2011, Mexican authorities discovered the bodies of 26 victims murdered by Los Zetas found inside three abandoned vehicles, near the Milennium Arches in Guadalajara. The murder rate has soared in the state of Jalisco as La Nueva Generacion (Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generacion - CJNG) and La Resistenica (a La Familia faction group) fight to control the plaza. Analysts have said there is some indication that La Resistencia will join Los Zetas, which would produce a coalition threatening Sinaloa's methamphetamine operations. The assassins left behind a message directed at the Sinaloa cartel with the 26 bodies. Los Zetas claims that the leaders of the Joaquin El Chapo Guzman Ismael El Mayo Zambada Garcia Sinaloa cartel Joaquin El Chapo Guzman and Ismael El Mayo Zambada Garcia are informants for the US government. They also claim that the governors of Jalisco and Sinaloa are in the pockets of the Sinaloa cartel. The message states that Los Zetas are well established in the state of Jalisco and do not need or have the support of the Mexican army, Marines, or any federal or state authority. On 25 NOV 2011, the website of the weekly Mexican newspaper Riodoce was taken down by a cyber attack. The distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack follows the murders of two unidentified twitter users in Nuevo Laredo and the slaying of two workers of an Internet news site and blog. According to Riodoce s Director, the DDoS attack began 25 NOV at noon. The publication is known for its incisive reporting, and recently received New York s Columbia University Maria Moors Cabot Award for heroically struggling to report the news in the face of increasing violence from organized crime. The newspaper covers Sinaloa s drug trade but has always managed to avoid provoking the wrath of drug traffickers. It has now been three days since the website riodoce.com.mx disappeared from the web. Riodoce found out about the attack when their US-based internet host Dreamhost, warned them about a big attack that also affected some of their other clients. The internet hosting company is now refusing to host Riodoce. Sinaloa, where Riodoce was founded in 2003, is home to the Sinaloa Cartel, but has recently been hit with a wave of unprecedented violence due to battles between different organized crime groups.

100 Synthetic Drug Labs Dismantled in Sinaloa On 17 NOV 2011, Mexican military discovered a synthetic drug lab in an area overgrown by bushes near La Chicayota village in Culiacan, Sinaloa. Those items seized from this lab included: 746 kg (1,641 lbs) of solid methamphetamine 953 liters of methamphetamine 175 kg (385 lbs) of tartaric acid 325 kg (715 lbs) of caustic soda 150 liters of toluene 150 liters of hydrochloric acid 100 liters of acetone 340 liters of an unknown substance 5 organic reactors Other items used in the production of synthetic drugs Culiacan No arrests were made in conjunction with the dismantling of this drug lab. On 14 NOV 2011, Mexican military dismantled a synthetic drug lab while conducting land reconnaissance in an area overgrown by bushes in the Chapala village of Cosala, Sinaloa. Those items seized from this area included: 190 kg (418 lbs) of solid methamphetamine 69 kg (151.8 lbs) of tartaric acid 97.5 kg (214.5 lbs) of an unknown white powder 150 kg (330 lbs) of sodium hydroxide 200 kg (440 lbs) of caustic soda 600 liters of toluene No arrests were made in conjunction with the dismantling of this drug lab. ANALYST NOTE: With the decline of La Familia Michoacana (LFM), it appears that the Sinaloa Cartel has stepped up as the largest distributor of methamphetamine to the US. Culiacan Cosala

101 Synthetic Drug Labs in Mexico According to the 2011 World Drug Report compiled by the United Nations on Drugs and Crime, that within Mexico, the largest number of synthetic drugs labs have been when dismantled include: Sinaloa, Jalisco, and Michoacán. During 2011, SEDENA, SEMAR, and SSP reported that the number of labs dismantled in these states were 67, 65, and 25 respectively. Jalisco has been noting as being a primary production site because of its proximity to the Port of Manzanillo. Other statistics reported regarding synthetic drugs in Mexico included: Seizures of methamphetamines along the US-Mexico border increased by 87% (from 1,860 kg to 3,478 kg) between 2007 and The price per gram of methamphetamine decreased from $284 USD to $119 USD between 2007 and ANALYST NOTE: The city of Manzanillo, located on the Pacific Ocean, contains Mexico s busiest port. It is also home to the Mexican Navy s Pacific Naval Force. In 2007, the port moved 1.4 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent unit, which represents the cargo capacity of a standard intermodal container) and 18 million tons of total cargo. The port is connected by Ferromex rail lines to Guadalajara and Mexico City. Pacific Ocean Port of Manzanillo

102 Significant Events in Mexico (cont) COAHUILA - The Mexican Army has dismantled a sophisticated communications system used by Los Zetas, considered to be worth roughly $350,000 USD. Military personnel discovered the communications network in a building in a residential neighborhood of Torreon, as part of Operation Safe Laguna. Authorities seized 63 digital radios, 59 analog radios, 24 cell phones, 22 radio phones, four laptops, three digital repeaters and two hard drives, as well as drugs and documents. Four people were arrested in connection with the network's operation. ANALYST NOTE: On 08 SEPT 2011, the Mexican Navy broke up a sophisticated communications network used by Los Zetas in the eastern state of Veracruz. The drug cartel was using the equipment to coordinate drug trafficking, kidnap, extortion, murder, and overall communication between the gang s cells across much of the state. Ezequiel Cardenas Rivera MATAMOROS - On 25 NOV 2011, Ezequiel Cardenas Rivera, aka El Junior, son of deceased top Gulf cartel boss Antonio Ezequiel Cardenas Guillen, aka Tony Tormenta, was captured by Marines along with four associates while attending a party at a house in Matamoros, Tamaulipas, directed across the border from Brownsville, TX. The following are the other subjects detained: Jose de Jesus Garcia Hernandez (32) - Suspected of being the Gulf cartel s boss in Matamoros Rene Alberto Munguia Elizondo (43) - Accountant for Gulf Cartel Javier Enrique Farias Garcia (49) - Accountant for Gulf Cartel Erasmo Garcia Galvan (37)

103 Significant Events in Mexico (cont) BAJA CALIFORNIA - Mexico's Ministry of National Defense (SEDENA) has announced the seizure of $15,350,000 USD, 6 kg of cocaine and 4 weapons from a home in Tijuana, Baja California on 17 NOV In a press conference, SEDENA spokesman announced the seizure occurred in the colonia Cumbres de Juárez and that the money, drugs and weapons belonged to the Sinaloa cartel headed by Joaquin "el Chapo" Guzman. No arrests were mentioned in the press conference. The seizure was the latest action in the Army's ongoing Operation Zorro, a regional counternarcotics offensive in Baja California and Baja California Sur. This is the second largest cash seizure by Mexico's Army in its fight against the drug cartels. The Army's largest cash seizure, more than $26 million USD, occurred in SEPT 2008 in Culiacan, Sinaloa. The Army was also active in Tijuana with the seizure of lbs of cocaine and the arrest of one individual on 20 NOV 2011in the Sonora neighborhood. The cocaine seized also belonged to the Sinaloa cartel. According to SEDENA analysts, the Sinaloa cartel now dominates the entire Baja California peninsula. Four other persons were arrested over the weekend by Army troops in Tijuana. At the time of their arrest the individuals had 14 weapons, 10 kg of marijuana and 458 grams of crystal meth in their possession. Cartel Influence on Mexican Elections MICHOACAN In an audio tape with PRD supporters, La Familia leader, Horacio Morales Baca, aka El Perro, warns supporters that if they vote for PRD Candidate, Javier Lopez Yanez, La Familia will kill a member of their family and burn their houses. Morales Baca states that everyone has to vote for Julian Rodriguez Rosales. Morales Baca took over operations in Tuzantla, Michoacan, to prevent the arrival of Los Caballeros Templarios.

104 Significant Events in Mexico (cont) SINALOA - On 23 NOV 2011, police officers responded to a report regarding a Nissan pickup in flames in the Antonio Rosales neighborhood of Culiacan, Sinaloa. Once the fire was extinguished, police recovered the bodies of 12 incinerated individuals (11 males and 1 female) from the vehicle. Shortly after the first incident, a white Ford Ranger was set on fire (plates UB and reported stolen in Guamuchil) in the Tres Rios complex in Culiacan. Recovered from the interior of this vehicle were four incinerated bodies. Of those victims, all were bound at the hands, while one had been decapitated. Three of the victims were identified as police officers. These incidents have not yet been linked to a specific cartel. On 29 NOV 2011, Mexican Federal authorities confiscated 911 guns from a container ship in the port of Lazaro Cardenas. The guns were found on board a cargo ship en route from Turkey to Nicaragua. According to Mexican authorities, this is the largest seizure of illegal weapons in the country s history. The cache included several varieties of handguns and more than 750 shotguns. Organized crime groups generally prefer to use semi-automatic and assault weapons, like the AK-47 or AR-15. One variant on the AK-47, the WASR-10, is the gun most commonly seized within Mexico.

105 Cross-Border Tunnel from Mexico to California The largest marijuana bust at a cross-border tunnel was recently discovered linking San Diego with Tijuana. An investigation into the tunnel which began in May and ended in November, linked warehouses in San Diego and Tijuana. The tunnel was equipped with a hydraulic lift, electric rail carts and a wooden staircase. For three years, authorities have found sophisticated tunnels on the US-Mexico border shortly before the winter holidays in what officials speculate is an attempt by drug smugglers to take advantage of Mexico's fall marijuana harvest. Two weeks ago, authorities seized 17 tons of marijuana in connection with a tunnel linking warehouses in San Diego and Tijuana. Authorities began investigating that passage in June, according to court filings. Tuesday's find netted more than 32 tons of marijuana nearly 17 tons at a warehouse in San Diego's Otay Mesa area, and about 11 tons inside a truck in the Los Angeles area and 4 tons in Mexico. According to the DEA, it ranks as the second-largest marijuana bust in US history if the drugs found on the Mexican side of the tunnel are counted and the third-largest without the Mexican stash. US authorities have detected more than 75 cross-border smuggling tunnels over the last four years, mostly in California and Arizona. Shoes hanging on the wall appear to be cleats.

106 OPERATION BORDER STAR UPDATES & ASSESSMENT

107 02 DEC Combined totals from all Unified Commands during this reporting period: These are the combined totals for two weeks week of NOV and week of NOV Marijuana Cocaine Heroin Methamphetamine Contraband Seizures 58, lbs lbs lbs 48.3 lbs Currency $986, Weapons Handgun(s) 31 Long Gun(s) 5 Vehicles Stolen / Recovered Stolen 59 Recovered 47 Absconds 80 Bailouts 29 Criminal Arrests 1,035 Fugitive Arrests 471 Gang-Related Criminal Arrests 106 Pursuits 26 Scouts/Decoys 2 Caltrops 0 Splashdowns 0 *Prices based on NDIC mid-2010 average of Texas cities retail prices: $551/lb marijuana, $29,508/lb cocaine, and $38,068/lb methamphetamine. Illegal Alien Apprehensions IAs/Referrals 110 IAs/USBP 4,035 OTMs 1,804 OTM Countries Albania 1 Argentina 3 Bangladesh 6 Barbados 1 Belize 1 Brazil 10 Canada 1 Chile 1 China 37 Colombia 10 Costa Rica 4 Cuba 2 Dominican Republic 9 Ecuador 40 El Salvador 501 Guatemala 527 Haiti 1 Honduras 597 India 9 Moldova 1 Nepal 9 Nicaragua 12 Peru 2 Romania 2 South Korea 1 Spain 1 Sri Lanka 14 United Kingdom 1

108 OBS Weekly Assessment 30-Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov-11 Total Marijuana seizures were 27,522.7 lbs this week, a decrease from 31, lbs last week. The largest single seizure occurred in the Laredo Sector where CBP/OFO Officers at the World Trade Bridge seized 2, lbs of marijuana located within a wooden ottoman and a love seat from a 1996 Tractor Trailer. This is the second seizure at the World Trade Bridge involving marijuana (2,341.3 lbs) concealed inside ottomans, the first of which occurred on 05 APR A similar furniture seizure occurred at the World Trade Bridge in JAN 2011, where CBP/OFO Officers seized 2, lbs of marijuana and lbs of cocaine concealed within wooden dressers. The total estimated street value for reported marijuana seizures during this reporting period is $15.2 million. Marijuana Seizures (lbs) Long-Term View Marijuana (lbs) Long-Term Trendline 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10, ,000 40,000 35,000 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 Marijuana Seizures (lbs) Short-Term View Last 4 Weeks 2010 Weekly Average 2011 Weekly Average 0 25, , , , Nov Nov Nov Nov-11

109 External Diesel Fuel Tanks Since JAN 2011, the BOSA has reported on 10 incidences of contraband concealed inside external diesel fuel tanks. Seven of these occurred in the Laredo Sector, three of which were at the FM-1017 Checkpoint near Hebbronville. Gas tank concealments are common in most sectors, particularly in El Paso and RGV Sectors. The external diesel tanks allow for larger amounts to be transported and easier access than the conventional ones under a vehicle. During the last two reporting periods, there were three seizures involving external diesel tanks in the Laredo Sector and one in the Coastal Bend Sector. Date. Location Seizure 30 NOV Guadalupe Co -- IH-10 (Coastal Bend Sector) 83 lbs marijuana 30 NOV Medina Co IH-35 (Laredo Sector) False compartment in external tank with strong odor of marijuana - $12,000 U D seized from glove compartment 23 NOV Zapata Co HWY-83 (Laredo Sector) lbs of marijuana 16 NOV Hebbronville HWY-16 (Laredo Sector) 257 lbs marijuana 06 SEPT Hebbronville FM-1017 Checkpoint (Laredo Sector lbs marijuana 14 FEB FM-649 near Mirando City (RGV Sector) 414 lbs marijuana 14 FEB Hebbronville FM-1017 Checkpoint (Laredo Sector) 25 JAN Hebbronville FM-1017 Checkpoint (Laredo Sector) 95.5 lbs marijuana lbs marijuana 14 JAN HWY-16 (Laredo Sector) lbs marijuana false compartment in tank 14 JAN IH-35 originated out of Roma, TX (RGV Sector) 193 lbs marijuana false compartment in tank

110 OBS Weekly Assessment (cont) 30-Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov-11 Cocaine seizures were lbs this week, a decrease from lbs last week. The largest single seizure occurred in the Del Rio Sector where CBP-OFO Officers at the Eagle Pass POE seized 24 bundles of cocaine weighing lbs in the gas tank. The packages had markings of a swastika or the letters OB. In the Coastal Bend Sector, lbs of cocaine washed up on South Padre Island National Seashore. Of the twenty-five bundles that washed up, twenty-three appear to have been cut open in an x pattern. The total estimated street value for reported cocaine seizures totaled $4 million. 2,000 1,800 1,600 1,400 1,200 1, Cocaine Seizures (lbs) Long-Term View Cocaine (lbs) Long-Term Trendline Cocaine Seizures (lbs) Short-Term View Last 4 Weeks 2010 Weekly Average 2011 Weekly Average Nov Nov Nov Nov-11 Heroin and methamphetamine seizures for this week s reporting period totaled 22.9 lbs and 0 lbs, respectively. In the RGV Sector, Kingsville USBP Agents at the Sarita Border Patrol Checkpoint seized 26.4 lbs of methamphetamines concealed inside the vehicle s dashboard of a Mercury Grand Marquis. In the Laredo Sector, CBP/OFO officers at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge seized 26 lbs of white heroin from the rocker panels of a 2002 blue Honda CRV.

111 Horse Saddles On 15 NOV 2011, Federal Agents uncovered $500,000 of Atlanta-bound cocaine inside a horse saddle as it crossed the Mexican-US border through the US Postal Service. They immediately launched "Operation Urban Cowboy" and tracked it as it made its way to a tack store in Georgia. Agents informed the owner of the business where the parcel was due to be collected and were at the store when a man and woman came to pick up the package. Inside the saddle, police found 11 lbs of cocaine. The man and his female companion were arrested and charged with drug trafficking. The bust was part of an ongoing operation to identify drugs coming into the Georgia and the US through postal services. On 16 JUN 2011, CBP/OFO Officers working at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge seized 2.5 lbs of cocaine that was concealed inside the tree of two horse saddles. On 02 MAY 2011, CBP/OFO at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge seized heroin (1.21 lbs) and methamphetamine (2.75 lbs) from a western saddle (with similar characteristics) on a passenger bus.

112 OBS Weekly Assessment (cont) Bulk currency seizures totaled $757,513 USD this week, an increase from $228,784 USD last week. The largest single seizure occurred in the Laredo Sector where CBP/OFO Officers at the Lincoln-Juarez Bridge seized $728,647 USD that was concealed inside the rear door quarter panels of a 2002 Chevrolet 1500 pickup. In the Del Rio Sector, CBP-OFO Officers at the Eagle Pass POE seized $62,500 USD wrapped in fabric softener sheets and cellophane concealed inside a compartment behind the air filter of a 1997 Chevrolet pickup. Smugglers believe that the fabric softener sheets disguise the odor of the currency. 30-Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov-11 Currency Seizures ($) Long-Term View Currency Seizures (USD) Long-Term Trendline $8,000,000 $7,000,000 $6,000,000 $5,000,000 $4,000,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000 $1,000,000 $0 Currency Seizures ($) Short-Term View Last 4 Weeks 2010 Weekly Average 2011 Weekly Average $900,000 $800,000 $757,513 $700,000 $600,000 $510,857 $500,000 $400,000 $300,000 $200,000 $228,784 $100,000 $21,360 $0 9-Nov Nov Nov Nov-11 The street value of all contraband seized this week represents a loss to Mexican DTOs and the criminal networks that support them of approximately $20.9 million. Illegal alien apprehensions decreased from 2,192 last week to 1,843 this week. OTM apprehensions increased from 866 last week to 938 this week. There were six ASIC apprehensions: all six from Bangladesh in the Rio Grande Valley Sector.

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