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McAllen, Texas Man Sentenced for Cocaine Distribution with Children in Vehicle
Heriberto Marin-Hebert, a 39-year-old Mexican national who illegally resided in McAllen, has been sentenced to 36 months in federal prison for his role in a cocaine distribution conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
According to court documents, Marin-Hebert pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession with intent to distribute it on November 22, 2024.
On August 14, 2024, law enforcement conducted surveillance on Marin-Hebert and observed him making hand-to-hand exchanges around McAllen with his children in the vehicle. They conducted a traffic stop, at which time he threw a box containing cocaine in a ditch in an attempt to avoid detection.
Authorities found multiple individually-wrapped baggies of cocaine in the box. They subsequently conducted a search of his home and also discovered additional baggies of cocaine, drug scales, drug paraphernalia, two firearms and over $12,000 in cash.
At the time of his arrest, Marin-Hebert admitted he sold cocaine for a living. He has been and will remain in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement – Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation with the assistance of Hidalgo County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Amanda McColgan prosecuted the case.
Marin-Hebert is expected to face removal proceedings following his imprisonment. This case is a prime example of the dangers of cocaine trafficking and the importance of law enforcement vigilance in communities.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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