Martha De Los Angeles Galdamez Vidal/El Salvador/Delivery of Cocaine

ICE New Orleans arrested Martha De Los Angeles Galdamez Vidal, a citizen of El Salvador who is illegally present in the United States. According to adjudicated records, her criminal history includes possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, delivery of cocaine, delivery of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. The combination of these offenses indicates participation in a distribution scheme rather than personal use.

In the possession with intent case, investigators documented trafficking indicators such as drug quantity, packaging consistent with resale, and tools used to weigh or divide product. Separate convictions for delivery of cocaine and delivery of methamphetamine reflect completed transactions, confirming that controlled substances were transferred to buyers. The paraphernalia count is tied to items commonly associated with preparing drugs for sale, including baggies, scales, and concealed containers. Together, the evidence established that Galdamez Vidal’s activities supported ongoing narcotics distribution rather than isolated possession.

After completion of the criminal proceedings, immigration officers assumed custody to begin removal processing. Galdamez Vidal remains detained while her immigration case proceeds before an immigration judge and while identity and travel documentation steps are finalized. Drug trafficking convictions of this nature are treated as aggravated felonies under immigration law, which typically render a noncitizen removable and bar most discretionary relief. If a removal order is issued, she will be returned to El Salvador pursuant to federal procedures, with her criminal convictions forming the basis for deportability under United States immigration statutes.