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Drug trafficking investigation - public safety

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Drug trafficking investigation - public safety

Case
#666
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
United States / Mexico border region
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Cold Case · Open - Fugitive
184 days waiting

JUAN JOSE ESPARRAGOZA-MORENO

Justice for Drug trafficking investigation - public safety — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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suspect
Lead #1

Esparragoza-Moreno is believed to have undergone plastic surgery - how has this affected identification efforts and surveillance?

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evidence
Lead #2

Over 14 tons of marijuana were imported by his organization - what trafficking routes and methods were used?

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person
Lead #3

Who are the key associates and subordinates in Esparragoza-Moreno's drug trafficking organization?

Juan Jose Esparragoza-Moreno is a major drug trafficking kingpin who led an organization responsible for importing over 14 tons of marijuana into the United States. He was designated under the White House Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act in 2003 and remains a fugitive. Law enforcement believes he may have undergone plastic surgery to evade capture, making identification and apprehension challenging.

Case
#666
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
United States / Mexico border region
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

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contact
Lead #4

Where is Esparragoza-Moreno believed to be hiding, and what financial or communication networks support him?

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Source Narrative

Conspiracy to Import a Controlled Substance; Conspiracy to Possess With Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance; Importation of a Controlled Substance Caution: The drug trafficking organization led by Juan Jose Esparragoza-Moreno is allegedly responsible for the importation of over 14 tons of marijuana into the United States. Esparragoza-Moreno was placed on the White House Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Designation Act list in 2003.

Remarks: Esparragoza-Moreno is believed to have had plastic surgery.

Case Information

Incident:March 15, 2026
Last Updated:September 12, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 15, 2026
Last Updated:September 12, 2026

Up to $5 Reward

For information leading to the resolution of this case