Tulsa Dealer’s High-Stakes Hand

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Geovanny Alexander Pineda-Cubias, 25, is in deep trouble with the feds after a routine traffic stop spiraled into a major drug and weapons bust in Tulsa. The El Salvadoran national, already deported and illegally back in the U.S., allegedly ran a small-time cocaine operation out of his residence. Law enforcement caught wind when Pineda-Cubias started flashing drugs and firearms – including a switch that turns a pistol into a machine gun – on social media.

The initial stop turned up two firearms, a stash of coke, and cash. That gave agents the green light to raid his place. Inside, they found over 300 rounds of ammunition and enough cocaine and packaging materials to suggest a full-blown distribution setup. Cops believe Pineda-Cubias wasn’t just collecting guns; he was using them to protect his illicit business.

Pineda-Cubias is now indicted on four federal counts: being an illegally present alien in possession of firearms and ammo, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, maintaining a drug-involved premises, and possessing firearms while committing drug crimes. A conviction could land him serious prison time.

The bust was a joint operation between the ATF, Homeland Security Investigations, the DEA’s Tulsa office, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, and Tulsa PD. Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Flesher is prosecuting the case, which falls under the Homeland Security Task Force’s focus on dismantling criminal cartels and gangs.