Grand jury indicts 8 accused of drug trafficking plot in Tulsa area

By Associated Press - 11/4/2009




Related story: 8 residents arrested in Mexican cartel raids





OKLAHOMA CITY — A federal grand jury has indicted eight Mexican nationals who are accused of plotting to traffic drugs in northeast Oklahoma.

The indictment charged Ruben Garcia and seven others with participating in a conspiracy to bring cocaine and methamphetamine into the Tulsa area. The government also is seeking a monetary judgment for proceeds derived from the alleged crime.

U.S. Attorney's office spokesman Randal Edgmon said Wednesday the eight are due back in court within the next one to two weeks.

The eight were among 300 alleged "La Familia" drug cartel members who were arrested as part the largest single strike at Mexican drug operations in the United States.

Attorney Randy Lynn, who is representing Juan Martinez, hadn't seen the indictment but says he's not surprised his client was charged.


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Tulsa World Reader Comments
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Jay of Tulsa, (11/4/2009 2:52:51 PM)
HUH...really??

:), (11/4/2009 3:22:01 PM)
These men were taking all the good jobs from american dope dealers and driving down their drug peddling wages.

hardball, (11/4/2009 4:26:17 PM)
The eight were among 300 alleged "La Familia" drug cartel members who were arrested as part the largest single strike at Mexican drug operations in the United States. AKA: Moaning Mikes sweet lovable innocent drug dealing illegals that just want to be good little citizens!!!

Few Clothes, America (11/4/2009 4:40:54 PM)
Mexican Nationals? They're more like undocumented Democrats.

eglkeeper, Hooterville (11/4/2009 7:09:22 PM)
In all probability; not a one of them had any insurance and have the same address.

scooter2, (11/5/2009 1:20:14 PM)
Good hope they keep them behind bars for life. These drugs destroy many many people. One story said they are also a very violent group. We don't need that either.

1804fan, Tulsa (11/6/2009 7:48:54 AM)
only 14 million more to go -- head up up -- ship em out. get these vermin out of our country

judy_r4, atoka (11/9/2009 4:59:09 PM)
yeah and take their anchor babies with them



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