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Drug trafficking investigation - U.S. public health and safety
Cold Case · Open
2 years waiting · since 2023
ALFREDO ARAUJO ALGANDAR
Justice for Drug trafficking investigation - U.S. public health and safety — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What is Alfredo Araujo Algandar's current location and how is he connected to the broader drug trafficking network?
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evidence
Lead #2How were the fire extinguishers and scrap metal loads modified to conceal the narcotics, and what other shipments may have used similar methods?
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clue
Lead #3Who are the co-conspirators in this smuggling operation and what roles did they play in the distribution scheme?
Alfredo Araujo Algandar is wanted by federal authorities for his alleged role in a sophisticated drug smuggling operation that transported fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin from Mexico into the United States using concealed compartments in fire extinguishers and scrap metal shipments. A federal arrest warrant was issued on December 21, 2023, in the Central District of California after he was charged with conspiracy to import and distribute controlled substances. Information about his current whereabouts remains unknown, and authorities seek public assistance in locating him.
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United States District Court, Central District of California; Federal Bureau of Investigation
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location
Lead #4What specific border crossing points or ports of entry were used to smuggle the controlled substances?
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Source Narrative
Conspiracy to Import Controlled Substances and to Distribute Controlled Substances for the Purpose of Unlawful Importation; Conspiracy to Distribute and to Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances Caution: Alfredo Araujo Algandar is wanted for his alleged involvement in a scheme to smuggle fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin from Mexico into the United States – narcotics that allegedly were packed into fire extinguishers and concealed in scrap metal loads. On December 21, 2023, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Alfredo Araujo Algandar in the United States District Court, Central District of California, Los Angeles, California, after he was charged with conspiracy to import controlled substances and to distribute controlled substances for the purpose of unlawful importation and conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
Timeline of Events
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2023-12-21
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Alfredo Araujo Algandar was charged with conspiracy to import controlled substances and to distribute controlled substances for the purpose of unlawful importation in the United States District Court, Central District of California
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Case Information
Incident:December 21, 2023
Last Updated:September 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 21, 2023
Last Updated:September 11, 2026