U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei announced the figures following a week of intense activity from Nov. 21 through Nov. 27. The prosecutions are part of a coordinated effort involving federal and local law enforcement to address illegal entry and dismantle smuggling networks.
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Smuggling Attempt Thwarted
One of the most concerning cases outlined in the criminal complaints involves Greibein Alexis Pinot-Duarte, a Honduran national stopped near Freer, Texas.
According to prosecutors, Pinot-Duarte was driving a tractor-trailer when he encountered law enforcement. Authorities noted he appeared nervous during the stop, prompting a K-9 inspection. After the dog alerted to the rear of the vehicle, agents opened the trailer to find it refrigerated at 55 degrees.
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Significant Criminal Histories
The recent docket also highlights defendants accused of returning to the U.S. after serving prison time for serious crimes.
Authorities apprehended Christian Omar Amezquita-Munoz, a Mexican national, near Donna. Court documents indicate Amezquita-Munoz was previously removed from the U.S. in 2022. Before his deportation, he had served a 100-month sentence for possession with intent to distribute 14 kilograms of cocaine.
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Due to their prior felony convictions, both men face enhanced penalties and could receive up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted of the new reentry charges.
BI, the DEA, and the U.S. Marshals Service.
The prosecutions fall under “Operation Take Back America.” The Department of Justice describes the initiative as a full-resource campaign designed to combat transnational criminal organizations and illegal immigration. The U.S. Attorney’s Office stated that under current leadership, the district is prioritizing the removal of individuals engaged in unlawful activity or those with histories of human trafficking and violence.
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