ALEXANDRIA, La.
Bertoldo Labra-Martinez, 33, of Mexico, has pleaded guilty to reentering the United States after being removed twice.
According to his guilty plea, Labra-Martinez was found in the US on November 3, 2016, while incarcerated at the Calcasieu Parish Correctional Center. Records show that Labra-Martinez was previously removed from the United States in January of 2008 and March of 2015.
Labra-Martinez was previously convicted on October 23, 2014, in the U.S. District Court, Lake Charles Division, for the offense of possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He faces a maximum term of 20 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine for the offense of reentry of a removed alien.
A sentencing date of March 12, 2017, has been set.
United States Customs and Border Protection conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel J. McCoy is prosecuting the case.
Labra-Martinez’s guilty plea is a stark reminder of the consequences of reentering the US after being removed. His case serves as a warning to those who would attempt to circumvent US immigration laws.
The case is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in the US, who work tirelessly to keep our borders safe and secure.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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