Venustiano Cardoso/Mexico/Cocaine Offense, Dangerous Drugs

Venustiano Cardoso, a Mexican national, was arrested in Sandstone, Minnesota, following convictions for cocaine and other dangerous drug offenses. Authorities identified Cardoso as a noncitizen offender whose record involves trafficking or possessing controlled substances classified as dangerous drugs under state or federal law.

According to enforcement information, his criminal history includes a cocaine-related conviction alongside additional dangerous drug offenses, indicating repeated involvement with illegal narcotics beyond simple possession. Officials have not publicly detailed the specific substances, quantities, or the exact sentencing he received in each case.

Cardoso was taken into custody without incident during a targeted enforcement action in the Sandstone area. He has been transferred to immigration detention pending removal proceedings. A law enforcement spokesman said Cardoso will remain in custody while federal authorities review his criminal record and immigration status to determine the timing and terms of his deportation.