Maria Romero Sandoval/Mexico/Conspiracy to Import Methamphetamine, Cocaine, Heroin

ICE New Orleans arrested Maria Romero Sandoval, a citizen of Mexico, and transferred the subject to federal custody for immigration processing. Case materials reviewed at intake identify three adjudicated narcotics offenses: conspiracy to import methamphetamine, conspiracy to import cocaine, and conspiracy to import heroin. Each conviction is recorded as a final judgment in United States court and predates this enforcement action. The record reflects participation in coordinated trafficking activity designed to bring controlled substances into the country through distribution channels associated with import conspiracies.

Following apprehension, officers initiated standard procedures to determine custody status and place the matter on the immigration court calendar. The arrest notice did not reference additional convictions or new criminal charges connected to this action. Any remaining issues tied to the earlier federal cases will continue in the jurisdictions where they were prosecuted and proceed independently of immigration processing. As docketing progresses, custody review and hearing dates will be reflected in public records maintained by the court and agency. The subject remains detained while immigration proceedings advance under routine scheduling.