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• Arrestan a agente de la DEA acusado de colaborar con cártel

  February 23, 2020 12:28 PM

  Por JOSHUA GOODMAN y JIM MUSTIAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — El que fuera un destacado agente federal antinarcóticos de Estados Unidos conocido por comprar autos de lujo y joyería de Tiffany fue arrestado el viernes por cargos de asociación delictuosa para lavar dinero con el mismo... more »

• DEA toma medidas contra pastillas falsificadas con sustancias controladas Play Video

  November 6, 2019 10:27 PM

  WESLACO - La DEA toma medidas enérgicas contra las píldoras falsificadas, muchas de las cuales tienen resultados positivos de fentanilo. Es una sustancia hecha por el hombre que es 50 veces más potente que la heroína y 100 veces más potente que la morfina. Todo lo que se... more »

• DEA Cracking Down on Counterfeit Pills Containing Controlled Substances Play Video

  November 5, 2019 10:02 PM

  WESLACO – The Drug Enforcement Administration is cracking down on counterfeit pills nationwide. Many of the "fakes" are testing positive for fentanyl, a man made substance that is 50 times more potent than heroin and 100 times more potent than morphine. All it takes is 2 milligrams to cause... more »

• Valley Residents Take Part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Play Video

  October 26, 2019 9:58 PM

  WESLACO - Residents across the Valley took advantage of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back day. This year, vaping products were also picked up by the agency. Rudy Maldonado, Assistant Special Agent in Charge DEA RGV says, " We’ve had a huge... more »

• Mother Applauds DEA for Adding Vaping as Part of Natl. Prescription Day Take Back Day Play Video

  October 25, 2019 10:10 PM

  WESLACO - The 18th annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is set for Oct 26. This year will be different, as the DEA added vaping devices and cartridges to their list. Janie Lewis's son was transferred to a hospital close to her in Arlington when doctors realized... more »

• DEA to Accept Vape Products for ‘Take-Back Day’ Event Play Video

  October 23, 2019 7:56 PM

  WESLACO – Unwanted medication along with vape pens and cartridges can be turned over to the feds this weekend. Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Drop off locations are available across the Rio Grande Valley; collection sites will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ... more »

• Líder de Cartel del Golfo arrestado en condado Cameron Play Video

  July 22, 2019 8:32 PM

  LA PALOMA - Un presunto líder de la delincuencia organizada que opera en ciudades fronterizas fue arrestado en el Valle del Río Grande. El comandante "Diablo" como se identificó a sí mismo, estaba a cargo del contrabando de marihuana, utilizando rutas trasfronterizas colindantes a la comunidad de Los Indios... more »

• San Juan Man Possibly Connected to Kiki Camarena’s Death Arrested Play Video

  May 3, 2019 7:41 PM

  SAN JUAN – A drug trafficker who is allegedly connected to the death of Drug Enforcement Administration agent Enrique ‘Kiki’ Camarena was arrested for violating his probation. Enrique Godinez Cervantes of San Juan was arrested Friday – he was part of the Guadalajara Cartel. He was never charged for... more »

• 6 Arrested following Federal Raid in Edinburg, 1 Suspect on the Run Play Video

  May 2, 2019 9:06 AM

  EDINBURG – The IRS and DEA agents along with local police made arrests in a raid in Edinburg. It happened Tuesday along Expressway 281, north of Ramseyer Road. Six men were arrested and charged with conspiracies to commit money laundering, drug trafficking and 39 drug and money laundering... more »

• Law Enforcement Activity Seen in McAllen Neighborhood Play Video

  May 1, 2019 10:13 PM

  MCALLEN – Law enforcement activity was seen Wednesday in a McAllen neighborhood. McAllen police, Drug Enforcement Administration agents and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers were seen at a home near McColl and Jackson. Agents were seen carrying out several packages. The scene off of the 900... more »

• La DEA Usará Lectores de Placas para Combatir el Crimen Play Video

  October 19, 2018 11:29 PM

  WESLACO – La Administración para el Control de Drogas estará usando lectores de placas para combatir la actividad ilegal. Personas con las que hablamos dicen que es posible que esto sea una invasión de privacidad. Otros, dicen que es una medida necesaria para la seguridad de su comunidad. Un representante... more »

• DEA Raids Home in Weslaco Play Video

  June 13, 2018 12:45 PM

  WESLACO – Multiple federal, state and local agencies raided a Weslaco home Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation. Three vehicles were taken from a property. DEA Houston Spokesperson Alan Weaver says more raids are likely to happen in Hidalgo County. Watch the video above for more information. more »

• 2018 Drug Take Back Surpasses Last Year’s Total

  May 4, 2018 4:41 PM

  WESLACO – Thousands of pounds of prescription drugs are in safe hands after a drug take back event held by the DEA. A spokesperson with the agency tells CHANNEL 5 NEWS last Saturday, more than 2,200 pounds of prescription drugs were returned in Hidalgo County alone. The DEA says this... more »

• Ex Policía de San Juan Declarado Culpable de Dar Falso Testimonio Play Video

  December 18, 2017 6:59 PM

  SAN JUAN – Un ex oficial de policía fue encontrado culpable de dar falso testimonio a las autoridades federales. La oficina del Fiscal de los Estados Unidos dice que Richard Castillo proporciono información falsa a Agentes de la Administración de drogas, durante una investigación de incautación de narcóticos en diciembre... more »

• La Lucha de la DEA Contra Dos Epidemias de Drogas Nacionales Play Video

  November 9, 2017 7:03 PM

  CONDADO HIDALGO - Existen drogas tan peligrosas que alguien puede sufrir una sobredosis con tan solo tocarlas. Un agente especial del nuevo departamento de la Administración para el Control de Drogas de Houston dice que los cárteles mexicanos están haciendo su parte, en propagar la crisis de opiáceos en el... more »

• Prescription Drug Take Back Day Play Video

  October 28, 2017 4:27 PM

  RIO GRANDE VALLEY--The D.E.A. and local law enforcement held a prescription drug take back collection on Saturday. The drive helps prevent drugs like opioids from falling in the wrong hands. There were collection site in Hidalgo, Starr and Cameron counties. Assistant D.E.A. Special agent Stephen Jenkins said there are certain... more »

• DEA Realizará Día de Recolección de Medicamentos en el Valle

  October 25, 2017 12:49 PM

  MCALLEN – La Agencia Anti Drogas llevará a cabo un evento para el desecho de medicamento en el Valle del Rio Grande con el fin de prevenir abuso de medicamentos recetados. Se les exhorta a las personas entregar medicamentos prescritos caducados, sin usar y no deseados el sábado 28 de... more »

• Ex Agente de la DEA Sentenciado con Cargos de Pornografía Infantil Play Video

  April 7, 2017 7:20 PM

  MCALLEN – Un ex agente de la DEA pasará 7 años tras las rejas por descargar pornografía infantil. Su base estaba en McAllen. James Patrick Burke, de 39 años, se declaró culpable el año pasado por acceso e intención de ver, pornografía infantil. Burke fue acusado después de que registraran... more »