May 9, 2025 (Legal Newsline) –
Hayden O’Byrne United States Attorney for the
A Colombian citizen has been charged with possession with the intent to distribute cocaine in
A canine unit alerted officers to the presence of a controlled substance in Parra's vehicle. During a subsequent search, over 30 kilograms of cocaine were reportedly discovered in the trunk. HSI agents arrested Parra on federal drug trafficking charges and placed an immigration detainer on him.
Parra made his initial court appearance on
The announcement was made by
HSI Miami and the South Florida Financial Crimes Strike Force are investigating the case, while Assistant
This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative aimed at combating illegal immigration and dismantling cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs). The operation utilizes resources from the Department’s
It is important to note that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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