Fabian Rodriguez/Mexico/Possession with Intent to Distribute 5 Kilos or More of Cocaine

ICE New Orleans arrested Fabian Rodriguez, a citizen of Mexico and an illegal alien in the United States, during targeted enforcement actions focused on removing individuals engaged in significant drug trafficking activities. Rodriguez, 39, was taken into custody in Louisiana after officers confirmed his presence in the country without legal status and reviewed his extensive criminal history tied to large-scale narcotics offenses.

Rodriguez’s criminal record includes a federal conviction for possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, a serious felony reflecting his involvement in high-level drug trafficking operations. Court records indicate that Rodriguez was apprehended as part of a broader investigation into a criminal network responsible for transporting significant quantities of cocaine across state lines and distributing the drugs throughout multiple communities. Evidence presented during legal proceedings showed that Rodriguez played a critical role in moving multi-kilogram shipments, utilizing vehicles equipped with hidden compartments to conceal narcotics during transit.

Law enforcement officers seized substantial amounts of cocaine, cash proceeds, and communication devices during the investigation, further connecting Rodriguez to drug trafficking enterprises. Prosecutors emphasized that the scale of his activities contributed directly to the influx of dangerous substances into communities, fueling addiction, violence, and other criminal conduct. Following his conviction, Rodriguez served time in federal prison before being transferred into ICE custody for immigration proceedings.

Rodriguez now remains in ICE detention while his case progresses before an immigration judge. His arrest underscores the serious consequences awaiting those who traffic illegal drugs and violate U.S. immigration laws.