1. Family members delivering fentanyl pills undercover agent
2. Family charged with distributing fentanyl undercover agent.
Accident – Death – Obituary News : EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Federal authorities have brought charges against three men and a woman for their alleged involvement in the sale of 40,000 fentanyl pills and nearly a kilo of fentanyl powder to an undercover agent. The indictment, filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, names Ruben Isaac Romo, his son Ruben Romo Cervantes, daughter Kimberly Romo Cervantes, and Arturo Eduardo Villegas as the accused individuals.
According to the charges, the transactions took place over a five-week period in San Diego last October and November. The undercover agent, posing as a buyer, was able to connect with the trafficker through an investigation. The agent arranged the first purchase of fentanyl pills by contacting a Mexican cellphone number provided by the trafficker. Subsequently, Romo, his son, and daughter arrived at a designated location in a white Honda Civic, exchanged 20,000 pills for $8,000 in cash, and then returned to Mexico.
In another transaction, the agent arranged to purchase one kilogram of fentanyl powder, which was delivered at a warehouse by Romo, his son, and Villegas. After receiving payment, the Romos once again drove back to Mexico. However, the agent later discovered that the “kilo” of fentanyl powder actually weighed only 860 grams. The final transaction involved another 20,000 fentanyl pills and took place outside a cellphone store in San Diego, with Romo and his daughter present.
The Romos were apprehended on April 23 in San Diego, while Villegas was taken into custody the following day. The court documents do not reveal the identity of the original trafficker or whether they are in custody. The four suspects currently in custody have been indicted on multiple counts of distribution of fentanyl and aiding and abetting.
The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat the illegal drug trade, particularly the trafficking of highly potent substances like fentanyl. The investigation and subsequent arrests serve as a reminder of the dangers posed by the illicit drug market and the importance of collaborative efforts to tackle drug-related crimes.
As the legal proceedings continue, authorities are expected to gather more evidence and testimonies to build a strong case against the accused individuals. The impact of the arrests on the local community and the wider drug trafficking network remains to be seen, but it is a significant step towards disrupting the flow of dangerous drugs into the region.
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1. Family members charged with delivering fentanyl pills to undercover agent
2. Family members delivering fentanyl pills undercover agent.
