HOUSTON, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Houston Field Office issued the following press release:
Authorities have arrested 19 people following a long-term investigation into an alleged drug trafficking organization operating in Alice.
All 19 are charged with conspiracy to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine and more than 280 grams of crack cocaine.
Authorities arrested Joel Sanchez, 31; David Villagran Jr. aka Little Tinko, 34; Rene Villagran aka Chucho, 36; David Villagran Sr. aka Big Tinko, 51; Jose Romeo Sanchez aka Baby Joe, 37; Esteban Mata, 29; Matthew Cantu aka Fat Matt, 39; Sierra Watrin, 30; Jewel Watrin, 32; Joshua Rios, 44; Esiquio Juarez aka Zeke, 53; Richard Garza aka B...