Abraham Inzunza Inzunza, Cocaine Importation, New Mexico 2014

Mexican Drug Kingpin Brought to Justice

Abraham Inzunza Inzunza, the notorious leader of a Mexican drug trafficking organization, has been extradited to the United States to face charges of importing large quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine into the country.

According to the allegations contained in the Superseding Indictment, Inzunza operated a continuing criminal enterprise that trafficked large quantities of cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine into the United States from at least 2008 to March 6, 2014. The indictment alleges that Inzunza directed his co-conspirators to negotiate the importation of over 100 kilograms of cocaine, as well as the distribution of large quantities of methamphetamine to several states in the United States, including California, New Mexico, and Arizona.

Inzunza was arrested by Mexican authorities on March 6, 2014, and was extradited to the United States yesterday. The 39-year-old Mexican citizen is charged in three counts, including conspiring to distribute at least five kilograms of cocaine, at least 1,000 kilograms of marijuana, and at least 500 grams of methamphetamine. He is also charged with occupying a position of organizer, supervisor, and manager of a continuing criminal enterprise involving cocaine, marijuana, and methamphetamine trafficking.

“As alleged, Abraham Inzunza Inzunza was for years the leader of a major Mexican drug trafficking organization,” said Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara. “He is charged with the importation of large quantities of dangerous and potentially lethal drugs to the U.S. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of the DEA and the Mexican Federal Police, Inzunza will now face American justice.”

Special Agent-in-Charge James J. Hunt added, “Today marks the end of a violent battle to bring Abraham Inzunza Inzunza to America to face the drug trafficking charges against him. Allegedly, as one of the largest drug traffickers in Mexico, he sent loads of marijuana, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine to cities across the United States for distribution.”

Inzunza faces a mandatory minimum term of 10 years in prison for Count One, 20 years in prison for Count Two, and life in prison for Count Three. Each count carries a maximum penalty of life in prison. The case is assigned to U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr.

The charges contained in the Superseding Indictment are merely accusations, and Inzunza is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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