Case 7:19-cr-01484 Document 1 Filed on 07/29/19 in TXSD Page 1 of 2? All 71 QRCV. U01 U7 1 uumylaun an em 0" UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT "m 3%?me fin-the JUL 2 9 2019 Southern District of Texas J. Bradley, Clerk 'inited' States o'ffxmerica V- .- ., . i Antonio '3 ease-Ire. Q- [754? (YOB: 1983; MX) 9 . Dra'endanffs) CRIMINAL COMPLAINT I, the complainant in this case, state that the following is true to' the best of my knowledge and belief. On or about the date(s) of July 27, 2019 in the county of Starr in the Southern Distn'ct of Texas the defendant(s) violatedi Code Section Qij?ense Description 21 USC 841 defendant did, knowingly and intentionally possess with the intent to 21 USC 846 distribute approximately 22.7 kilograms of cocaine, a Schedule I controlled substance, and did knowingly and intentionally conspire to possess with intent to distribute with persons known and unknown approximately 22.7 kilograms of cocaine, a Schedule 1 controlled substance This criminal complaint is based on these facts: Before the United States Magistrate Judge, Southern District of Texas, I, Gilberto Gamez, Special Agent, United States Homeland Security Investigations, being duly sworn, depose and say the .following: See Attachment A 5 Continued on the attached sheet. Ni Ag Com?laiWs signaturex.? Sitberto Gamez Special Agent Falcon Darn, TX Printed name and title Sworn to before me and signed in my presence. Date: sz/f . . MSW ?3th Judge ?3 signature. City and state: McAllen, Texas Peter E. U.S. Magistrate Judge Printed name and title Case 7:19-cr-01484 Document 1 Filed on 07/29/19 in TXSD Page 2 of 2 Attachment A On July 27?. 2019, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Of?cers, at the Roma, Texas Par; of Entry (POE) reported Antonio a Mexican National, arrived at the POE driving a Nissan Sentra Sedan displaying Mexican license plate and seeking to make entry into the United States at which time he presented his visa. The CBP of?cer on primary scanned the visa and received a positive hit for possible narcotics involvement. The CBP of?cer continued with his inspection at which time he took a negative declaration from for being in possession of fruitsi meats. weapons. monies more than $10,000, tobacco or drugs. was referred to secondary inspection. During the secondary inspection CBP of?cers used a K-9 which altered to the presence of narcotics. The CBP of?cers discovered 20 bricks wrapped in black packaging tape of a 'white powdery substance weighing approximately 22.7 kilograms. The bricks were removed from the ?oorboards and rocker panels of vehicle. The substance in all the packages were tested and were positive for the presence of cocaine. was detained for further investigation. CBP advised and requested assistance from U.S. Homeland Security Investigation (HSI), Special Agents (SA). HSI SA Gilberto Gamez arrived to assist in the investigation. Prior to the interview was advised of his Miranda Rights in the Spanish language, which was witnessed by CBPO Mario Canales. stated he understood his rights and was willing to answer questions without an attorney being present and provided the following statement: admitted it was his ?rst-time transporting narcotics. stated he knew there were drugs in the vehicle, however he did not what type of drug. MARTINEZ -Vargas stated he going to be paid $3,000 for smuggling the drugs. MARTINEZ- Vargas claimed he did not know the individual?s name who hired him or where he was going to deliver the drugs. advised he was instructed to cross and drive back as if he was going back to his home in Reynosa. During the drive back, he was to lookout for vehicle which was going to signal him by ?ashing headlights and at which time he would receive further instructions. was arrested for Title 21 narcotics violations pending his initial appearance before a U.S. Magistrate Judge.