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El Paso Man Sentenced to 12 Years for Cocaine Trafficking

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Jose Villa, a 39-year-old resident of El Paso, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his involvement in cocaine trafficking. The arrest occurred in October 2023 when a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper stopped Villa's truck near the I-10 Clint exit. During the search, authorities discovered 6.9 kilograms of cocaine concealed in bundles under the truck. Initially denying knowledge of the drugs, Villa later confessed to agreeing to pick them up at a nearby gas station close to the Ysleta Port of Entry. This case highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.

Key Details: • Jose Villa sentenced to 12 years in prison for cocaine trafficking. • Arrest made in October 2023 near I-10 Clint exit. • 6.9 kilograms of cocaine found in bundles under the truck. • Villa initially denied knowledge but later admitted to the crime.

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