13 alleged members of Mexican-based drug ring indicted in Arizona

PHOENIX —  Thirteen alleged members of a Mexican-based drug trafficking organization were indicted by a grand jury in Arizona on Monday, authorities said.

The 30-count indictment by the federal grand jury in Tucson included charges related to the distribution of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine and heroin, according to a press release from the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona.

The individuals allegedly delivered large quantities of drugs and were arrested following an investigation in Arizona and at various ports of entry at the border.

Here are the 13 suspects who were indicted:

• Jasiel Soloman Corral-Cinco, 32, of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
• Eduardo Martinez-Torres, 38, of Tucson
• Carlos Edgardo Rincones Vega, 25, of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
• Hector Manuel Cruz, 37, of Tucson
• Angel Ariel-Zubia, 31, of Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
• Melecio Hernan Garcia, 32, of Rio Rico
• Alejandro Reyes Altamirano, 29, of Tucson
• Ruben Sebastian Felix-Escamilla, 24, of Sonora, Mexico
• Jesus Castenada, 22, of Tucson
• Jose Flores, 32, of Rio Rico
• Alejandro Linares, 35, of Rio Rico
• Eduardo Linares, 36, of Rio Rico
• Alejandro Melendez, 43, of Phoenix

The maximum penalty for those convicted of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute the quantities of drugs is life in prison and carries a maximum fine of $10 million.

The United States Drug Enforcement Administration and the Arizona Department of Public Safety led the investigation.

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