SAN ANTONIO – Authorities arrested 24 people in Maverick and Zavala counties on federal drug trafficking and money laundering charges, officials announced Thursday.
Genaro Balboa-Falcon, 47, of Mexico, and Joseph "Cain" Garza, 30, of Crystal City, are considered fugitives, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
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The defendants were part of a cocaine distribution conspiracy beginning Oct. 1, 2012, and operating primarily in the Eagle Pass and Crystal City areas, the indictment says.
The U.S. Attorney's Office said the indictment also seeks the criminal forfeiture of nine real estate properties that were derived from illegal drug trafficking activities.
The indictment also seeks a $5.98 million money judgment, which represents the proceeds derived from and the value of property involved in the enterprise, officials said.
Authorities seized more than 2.5 kilograms of cocaine, 660 pounds of marijuana, 36 firearms, 35 vehicles, a bulletproof vest and $110,000 attributed to the criminal enterprise, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
Those arrested remain in federal custody. Officials said detention hearings are scheduled for Aug. 29 before a U.S. magistrate judge.