{"id":56196,"date":"2024-05-10T19:16:19","date_gmt":"2024-05-11T02:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=56196"},"modified":"2024-05-10T19:16:19","modified_gmt":"2024-05-11T02:16:19","slug":"man-pleads-guilty-to-masterminding-drug-trafficking-ring-that-used-trap-cars-to-transport-narcotics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/?p=56196","title":{"rendered":"Man Pleads Guilty to Masterminding Drug Trafficking Ring That Used &#8220;Trap Cars&#8221; to Transport Narcotics"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0LOS ANGELES <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-56082\" src=\"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/courtroom_1714495944.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-56016 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GAVEL-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GAVEL-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GAVEL-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GAVEL-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GAVEL-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GAVEL-850x850.jpg 850w, https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/GAVEL.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>A resident of South Gate admitted guilt Friday in a federal narcotics case, involving so-called &#8220;trap cars.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Joel Antonio Villegas\u00a0confessed to spearheading a drug trafficking network that brought in narcotics, such as cocaine and heroin, from Mexico. The operation involved employing modified BMWs equipped with concealed compartments to distribute these drugs across the United States, according to authorities.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex-1 overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-bxbwa-79elbk h-full\">\n<div class=\"react-scroll-to-bottom--css-bxbwa-1n7m0yu\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-col text-sm\">\n<div class=\"w-full text-token-text-primary\" dir=\"auto\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-3\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\">\n<div class=\"py-2 px-3 text-base md:px-4 m-auto md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-3 text-base juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<div class=\"relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\">\n<div class=\"flex-col gap-1 md:gap-3\">\n<div class=\"mt-1 flex gap-3 empty:hidden juice:-ml-3\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"w-full md:pt-0 dark:border-white\/20 md:border-transparent md:dark:border-transparent md:w-[calc(100%-.5rem)] juice:w-full\">\n<div class=\"px-3 text-base md:px-4 m-auto md:px-5 lg:px-1 xl:px-5\">\n<div class=\"mx-auto flex flex-1 gap-3 text-base juice:gap-4 juice:md:gap-6 md:max-w-3xl lg:max-w-[40rem] xl:max-w-[48rem]\">\n<form class=\"w-full\">\n<div class=\"relative flex h-full max-w-full flex-1 flex-col\">\n<div class=\"absolute bottom-full left-0 right-0\">\n<div class=\"relative h-full w-full\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0Villegas, 35, a.k.a. \u201cJunior,\u201d plead guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">According to his plea agreement, from at least November 2017 to September 2019, Villegas led a drug trafficking organization that imported from Mexico to the United States kilogram quantities of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and hashish oil. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4057 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/heroin_closeup-e1403237588189-300x282.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/heroin_closeup-e1403237588189-300x282.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/heroin_closeup-e1403237588189-1024x962.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/06\/heroin_closeup-e1403237588189.jpg 1107w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As the conspiracy\u2019s organizer and manager, Villegas picked up the drugs and arranged for their sale to customers or fellow conspirators.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Villegas ordered other conspirators to purchase cars, including BMWs, and modify them by installing hidden trap compartments so other members of the organization could conceal and transport narcotics and drug proceeds on the organization\u2019s behalf.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Villegas delegated to other conspirators the coordination of cross-border caravans using couriers and other so-called \u201ctrap cars\u201d to pick up drugs \u2013 including cocaine and heroin \u2013 in Mexico and transport them into the United States.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 He also operated a stash house containing cocaine, marijuana, and hashish oil as well as materials to manufacture and distribute drugs, including packaging materials, pill presses, drug ledgers, and money counters. Villegas also possessed firearms at his residence to protect the organization\u2019s drug proceeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In September 2019, when law enforcement executed a warrant at Villegas\u2019 residence and called him on his telephone, and ordered him to come outside, Villegas set fire to numerous paper journals, including drug ledgers and pay\/owe sheets. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-229 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/FBI-300x165.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/FBI-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/cjnotebook.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/12\/FBI.png 615w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>He also broke several cell phones and other digital devices and attempted to break even more. Villegas admitted in his plea agreement that he willfully impeded and obstructed the administration of justice by doing so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In addition to multiple firearms Villegas possessed at his residence, law enforcement also recovered $127,307 in cash and jewelry, including three Rolex watches and one golden necklace, all of which were purchased with the organization\u2019s drug proceeds.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 That same day, law enforcement executed a search warrant at a Downey stash house that Villegas\u2019 organization used and seized approximately 882 grams (1.9 pounds) of heroin, approximately 1 kilogram (2.2 pounds) of marijuana, and 81.3 grams of hashish oil, as well as a money counter, pill press machine, and drug paraphernalia, among other items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 In total, the conspiracy involved at least approximately 3.9 kilograms (8.6 pounds) of heroin, approximately 52 kilograms (114.6 pounds) of cocaine, approximately 25 kilograms (55.1 pounds) of marijuana, and approximately 186.2 grams of hashish oil.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">U.S. District Judge Andr\u00e9 Birotte Jr. scheduled an August 30 sentencing hearing. Villegas faces up to life in prison.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 The FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration, IRS-Criminal Investigation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the California Highway Patrol, the Pasadena Police Department, the South Gate Police Department, and the Jacksonville Sheriff\u2019s Office investigated this matter with the support of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF).<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"yiv0882142827MsoNormal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 20px; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kyle W. Kahan of the International Narcotics, Money Laundering, and Racketeering Section, Jena A. MacCabe of the Violent and Organized Crime Section, and A. Carley Palmer of the Criminal Appeals Section are prosecuting this case.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0LOS ANGELES A resident of South Gate admitted guilt Friday in a federal narcotics case, involving so-called &#8220;trap cars.&#8221; Joel Antonio Villegas\u00a0confessed to spearheading a drug trafficking network that brought in narcotics,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15321,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-56196","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Man Pleads Guilty to Masterminding Drug Trafficking Ring That Used &quot;Trap Cars&quot; 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