Ernesto Franco/Mexico/Importing a Controlled Substance

ICE San Diego officers arrested Ernesto Franco, a citizen of Mexico, age 35. Available records indicate a felony conviction for importing a controlled substance. He was identified within the San Diego area of responsibility and taken into custody. The conviction reflects cross-border drug importation and is recorded as the primary offense associated with his case. No additional offenses, quantities, or co-defendant details are included in the information provided.

This entry focuses on the single listed conviction. “Importing a controlled substance” denotes transportation of an illicit drug into the United States, a distribution-level offense distinct from simple possession or personal-use conduct. The materials supplied do not specify the substance type, the port or route used, or any sentencing terms beyond the conviction itself. They also do not list outstanding warrants, supervision conditions, or parallel charges such as weapons or fraud offenses.

Following his arrest, Franco was placed in immigration custody pending further proceedings. No further dates, docket numbers, or court outcomes are provided here.