McALLEN, Texas — In a shocking turn of events, a local teenager has pleaded guilty to gun possession for cocaine trafficking. 18-year-old Emiliano Cabriales, a resident of Alamo, Texas, admitted to using a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking activity.
According to court documents, on May 29, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in which Cabriales was a passenger. During a subsequent search, law enforcement discovered a firearm concealed beneath the seat where Cabriales had been sitting. Further investigation revealed approximately 14 grams of cocaine, packaged in individual baggies, hidden inside Cabriales’ pants.
Cabriales admitted to possessing the cocaine and also admitted to having the firearm in case he had to protect himself and the drugs. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and Alamo Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cahal P. McColgan is prosecuting the case as part of the joint federal, state and local Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN) Program.
The PSN Program, reinvigorated in 2021 by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland, aims to reduce violent crime, including gun violence. The program is guided by four key principles: fostering trust and legitimacy in our communities, supporting community-based organizations that help prevent violence, setting focused and strategic enforcement priorities, and measuring the results of our efforts.
Cabriales will face sentencing on March 11, 2025, where he faces up to life in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine. He has been and will remain in custody pending sentencing.
As the Grimy Times continues to follow this developing story, we urge our readers to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities. The safety of our community is of utmost importance.
In related news, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has released a statement urging citizens to be aware of their surroundings and to report any gun-related activity to the authorities.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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