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FBI Arrest Four in East Contra Costa Organized Drug Ring

by ECT

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Early Tuesday morning,  four people were arrested after the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted a search of six locations within four  Contra Costa County cities. Those arrested are believed to be involved with the Mexican Drug Cartel.

After a 19-month investigation by the FBI’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, they were informed the time was right to begin the sweeps which included a joint effort by Department of Drug Enforcement, the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Department, Antioch Police Department and other local agencies, it netted four arrests in East Contra Costa County.

Cities included Antioch, Concord, Oakley and Pittsburg.

  • Oscar Gaxiola-Vicencio, Oakley, Mexican National
  • Rafael Verduzco-perez, Antioch, Mexican National
  • Jorge Gonzalez Herrera, Pittsburg, US Citizen
  • Jesus Camps Zaragoza, Concord, Mexican National

During the search, agents seized methamphetamine, cocaine and cash. During the search, there was no additional incidents with suspects as agents worked.

“Searches began at 6:00 am and the raids we felt could not wait because this was the opportune time to make the arrest and conduct the searches. The suspects were armed and dangerous and this was considered a high-risk operation considering our time-line,” said Lee.

According to Lee, it’s their understanding that these four individuals were associated with the Mexican drug cartel and were booked on federal drug distribution. The four individuals appeared in court Wednesday in Oakland.

Lee thanked all the agencies who were involved including Antioch who provided their police station as a command post.

“Antioch Police provided their police station as our command post for the operation while the Office of the Contra Costa Sheriff provided man power, assets, and equipment,” said Lee. “Without everyone’s help, this operation would not have been a success.”

It should be noted, due to the federal government shutdown, the FBI agents are working without a paycheck and are showing up to work each day.

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27 comments

Sandra Oct 16, 2013 - 7:27 pm

They should investigate the few houses that are on Shannondale Drive in Antioch. The SWAT team was out there not long ago, but it didn’t scare the other ones away. At least 10 different vehicles drive by to pick up their fix every night. And people wonder why Contra Costa has gotten to be worse than Oakland??? Well, simply because all of the section 8 people moved in from all the worst places. I believe ALL home renters should be obligated to submit to random drug tests AND a mandatory background check through the state. I’ve worked for so many years, paid my taxes and done things by the foot of the law and still can’t afford to buy a home. But very corner I turn between Pittsburg and Antioch, all I see is garage doors open past midnight, no one in the entire household seems to get out to work, my question is: “How the f*ck do they manage to pay their rent???” Well I think that’s obviou, right?! Well, there’s only laws that can help with all of that. That’s only IF want to see a change for the better!!!

Glenda Oct 16, 2013 - 8:26 pm

Maybe you should move if your so rich yourself ? & stop bieng racist just because they are mexican ? Its called a job. you need to stop bieng nosy amd myob.

Sandra Oct 17, 2013 - 1:22 am

Hahahahaha!!! Don’t be stupid!!! I myself am Mexican. And if I were rich, I would bother making these comments, idiot! I’d live in a gated community, simply because I could afford it, unfortuanely I am not, therefore I have a right to speak my mind about all the drug dealing that happens everywhere and make people feel unsafe in their own home!!! And drug dealing is not being performed by a single race, sothat will not put me at being racist…I’m being honest!!!

Glenda Oct 17, 2013 - 5:43 pm

Your hella ignorant . Do you actually think anyone gives a crap about your opinion. Irrelevant af.

Sandra Oct 17, 2013 - 8:33 pm

Glenda, obviously someone cares because your brainless bitch ass took the time to read AND reply to my comment. Now, if you could care less about my opinion, then get the fuck off here and stop posting more comments so that people with a brain can actually speak their minds. Reading your replies is not going to change the world to become a better place, and if you are not going to help, go fuck off elsewhere!!!

greeneyes Oct 16, 2013 - 9:48 pm

Sandra Since you don’t own your home would you be willing to take a drug test everytime you apply to rent a home?

Sandra Oct 17, 2013 - 1:17 am

Sure!!! If I have nothing to fear why would I hide? And I’m not talking about home owners….I mentioned anyone from a special programs or getting help from the government to rent a house, that it should be mandarory for them to submit to random drug testing for acceptance and continued program assitance. This would be simply out of respect and for safety to those that actually worked to purchase their home. I’m not a home owner, but I would appreciate to feel safe in the community where I chose to purchase my lifetime shelter, wouldn’t you?

greeneyes Oct 16, 2013 - 9:49 pm

Not one of those people where from Oakland.

Sandra Oct 17, 2013 - 1:44 am

I never said they were frol Oakland!please read my comment again for clarification. I said that this community began to feel and look worse than Oakland! That was a comparison, not an assumption!

jo Oct 16, 2013 - 9:59 pm

I thank all law enforcement’s especially the FBI Thank you for keeping us safe

Nadia Oct 17, 2013 - 9:00 am

FBI agents showing up to work for no pay — truly above and beyond the call of duty. This community is truly thankful for your dedication and your efforts.

ECVsBrother Oct 17, 2013 - 7:35 pm

Nadia,
Are you that stupid that you think these government people are actually working for free? I now know why politicians recruit votes like yours. Really, I mean they did a fantastic job but don’t think for a second they will not get paid. That is the most stupid comment I’ve heard lately.

ECV Oct 17, 2013 - 11:31 pm

Little brother…..yours are ALWAYS the stupidest comments I read here. I couldn’t imagine anyone coming up with comments such as yours. You must eat a big bowl of crazy every morning! You are seriously in need of professional help. How you make it from one day to the next is anyone’s guess.

Nadia is fine. Worry about yourself. Seriously….you are one fucked up individual.

ECVsBrother Oct 20, 2013 - 11:56 am

Big bro Nadia must be your bitch because your both are as stupid as a rock. Ma should have aborted you worthless sorry piece of shit when she had the chance. The she dropped you hoping that would do it. Now you’ve become a halfwit. Get off the drugs and be productive in life. Everyone is or got paid for this bust. You think these guys risked their lives to bust a few drug lords because they strive to get up each morning with no pay and deal with this shit? You and your bitch are useless trash.

ECVsBrother Oct 20, 2013 - 12:10 pm

Dipshit big bro ma should have aborted you when she had the chance. Then she dropped you and you turned out mental. You and your bitch are as stupid as a rock. If you think these agents get up in the morning and risk their lives for illegal drug lords you’re even worse off. They will all get paid handsomely as they have before. So will all the other so called federal workers. They just got a paid vacation. So take your worthless piece of crap ass and jump off a cliff. Take the other stupid bitch with you.

ECV Oct 20, 2013 - 2:48 pm

Careful little brother, your frustration is out pacing your stupidity.

Thanks for proving it once again.

Toodles!

kelley Oct 17, 2013 - 10:09 am

I think you forgot to raid a well known drug trafficker…EDWIN PASTRANA of Antioch! OR IS HE THE INFORMANT NOW! He got caught with22bs & should’ve don 25 to life and walked out of fed. Prison w/i 5 years…mmm, you read between the lines

Stephany Oct 17, 2013 - 10:32 pm

SANDRA!! I think u should judge ppl by how they want to live, if they want to live doing what they can do best then leave them the fuckkk alone. Mind ur own god damn business& STFU. We’re not all perfect. I agree w/ GLENDA.

Stephany Oct 17, 2013 - 10:33 pm

*shouldnt

jerry collins Oct 20, 2013 - 9:53 am

sandra the more u feed the fire on here the more they try n piss you off,do not respond, heres how it should be,ALL SEC 8 RENTERS SHOULD AND SHALL BE TESTED for drugs,, sec 8 HAS turned antioch into a freakin ghetto,all comments such as urs about the vermin drug dealers on ur street should be atleast looked at,if sec 8 were abolished antioch would not have the problems that it does,once u take that gov’t cheese money away u cannot afford the rents here,but u should be informed that the way it is now will never ever change back to the way it was in antioch it is not possible no matter how optimistic people can be,as long as there is that cheese money its a done deal,only advise i can give someone id move the hell outta this cesspool,i encourage anyone considering buying a home here DO NOT do it and i feel extremly sorry for the retiree homeowner here who r fu*&^d. u can thank the city of antioch for what this city has become.

Sandra Oct 20, 2013 - 4:58 pm

Jerry Collins, FINALLY!!! Someone witha brain that understands!!! Thank God, I was starting to feel like no one else here had a brain (ie.: Nadia & Stephany) LoL!!! Thanks for your reply Jerry, your comment was worth reading!!!

Sandra Oct 18, 2013 - 5:49 am

STEPHANIE, I think the only one that needs to mind her own business and STFU is YOU!!! Why don’t you go get a mind of your own and stop being a follower?! And if we’re going to to let criminals walk the streets like they aren’t doung anything wrong, well to hell with all the laws and citizen rights! Why even bother paying our taxes so that we can be kept as safe as possible? Like I said, not going to bother with brainles people like YOU & Glenda. You two make the perfect pair, so go fuck each other!!! LoL

Sandra Oct 18, 2013 - 5:50 am

Doing*

Sandra Oct 18, 2013 - 5:51 am

BRAINLESS!!!*

Stephany Oct 18, 2013 - 9:56 am

Hahahah funny. It’s not a crime if ur helping ur family & supporting urself. At least they can support themselves & there not robbing ppl or banks. So calm ur ass down & leave them ppl alone. & remember snitches get stitches bitch

Sandra Oct 18, 2013 - 2:19 pm

WTF?!?!?! Where the gell do you get that I said it was a crime to help your family & supprt yourself? Stupid, I swear!!! Read my post for cryin’ out loud! So robbing people or a bank is not worse than selling illegal drugs? Would you still disagree if someone sold drugs to your kids? Don’t bother answering if you don’t have any children, because then I know you wouldn’t understand! And as for your “smart” comment: “snitches get stitches, bitch”….did you just copy that off some other post?! LoL since you can’t come up with your own thoughts? LoL go get a life!!! Blah…..Blah…..Blah! Too busy to keep reading replies from trailer trash!!! So. From now on, you’ll be fighting with a brick wall!!! 🙂

Sandra Oct 18, 2013 - 2:19 pm

Hell*

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