A San Antonio man is behind bars after being charged with crack cocaine trafficking and firearms offenses. Asia Victor Tsatenawa, 31, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday for one count of possession with intent to distribute "crack" cocaine; one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine; two counts of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm; and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.
Court records allege that on December 3, 2020, Tsatenawa possessed an AK-47 style pistol. When Tsatenawa was arrested on December 8, 2020, by the San Antonio Police Department, he was also in possession of cocaine, crack cocaine, and two 9 mm pistols.
Tsatenawa, a documented gang member, was previously convicted of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of cocaine in Bexar County and being a federal felon in possession of a firearm in the Western District of Texas.
Upon conviction of the charges, Tsatenawa faces between five years and life in federal prison. He is currently being held in federal custody.
Operation Undaunted, a program designed to apprehend dangerous criminals, interrupt violence, protect innocent life, and restore peace to local neighborhoods, is underway in San Antonio, announced U.S. Attorney Gregg N. Sofer.
"We simply cannot, and will not, stand idly by and watch as violent criminals take over the streets of our communities and harm innocent victims," said U.S. Attorney Sofer. "Despite the challenges of the coronavirus and the unfair vilification of the entire law enforcement community, we remain undaunted in our commitment to protect the residents of central and west Texas."
Operation Undaunted is a four-prong approach that draws on the partnerships among federal, state, and local law enforcement coupled with prosecution authorities to combat violence.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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