Five men from Texas were arrested on drug trafficking charges for transporting cocaine through UPS packages, U.S. attorney says. If convicted, the men could all face up to life in prison.
David Goldman / AP fileUPS employees, were arrested on drug trafficking charges for allegedly transporting cocaine through the company's packages, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
The indictment was unsealed last week in the Southern District of Texas and detailed the chain of command in the alleged drug trafficking scheme that authorities said occurred several times from last March 24 through Oct. 3.supplied the group with packages of cocaine, and Jose Felipe Lozano, 58, allegedlystored the drugs at his house before they were transported, and UPS employees Orlando Candelario Almanza, 49, and Fidencio Salinas Jr., 51, allegedly knowingly transported the cocaine.
They were charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, according to court documents Gamez was taken into custody, prior to the other men’s arrests, on related charges. His lawyer declined to comment at this time.A spokesperson for UPS said the company is aware of the incident but declined to comment at this time, due to the ongoing investigation.
Law enforcement seized approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine that the group allegedly trafficked, according to officials.Uwa Ede-Osifo
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