Jury convicts illegal alien who distributed cocaine and machine guns from home

USAO Press Release on December 3, 2025

LAREDO, Texas – A 32-year-old Mexican national who unlawfully resided in Laredo has been convicted of unlawful possession of a machine gun and drug trafficking, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

The jury deliberated for approximately two hours and 30 minutes before returning the…

51 illegal aliens locked in trailer among 235 new cases filed in relation to the Southern District’s continuing efforts to secure border

USAO Press Release on November 28, 2025

HOUSTON – A total of 235 more individuals have been charged in immigration and border security-related matters from Nov. 21-27, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

The filed cases include 17 people allegedly involved in human smuggling. Another 70 are charged with illegally…