Carlos Quijano Ruiz/Mexico/Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances, Money Laundering

ICE New Orleans arrested Carlos Quijano Ruiz, a citizen of Mexico, during a targeted enforcement action in the field office’s area of responsibility. He was transferred to federal custody after apprehension, and intake processing is underway to determine custody status and schedule appearances. Officials noted the arrest as part of routine casework in the New Orleans Area of Responsibility.

Case records identify a conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances and a separate conviction for money laundering. The drug conviction reflects participation in a distribution scheme involving illegal narcotics, while the money-laundering count describes financial transactions intended to conceal or move criminal proceeds. Both convictions predate this arrest and are documented as final judgments in U.S. court, entered after prosecution under federal statutes.

Quijano Ruiz remains detained while immigration proceedings advance. The arrest notice did not list other convictions, and any pending criminal matters will proceed in the appropriate jurisdictions apart from the immigration case. Future docket entries will outline hearing dates, custody determinations, and subsequent steps required by the court and detention authorities.