UPS workers in South Texas are under arrest for allegedly trafficking cocaine through the mail. Law enforcement seized about $2 million worth of cocaine in the process of the investigation.
The multi-count indictment was returned Feb. 21 and unsealed upon the arrests last week.
The indictment alleges the five individuals conspired to transport cocaine through UPS packages on multiple occasions between March 24 through Oct. 3, 2022.
Salinas and Almanza are both allegedly UPS employees who knowingly transported the packages of cocaine. The charges allege Mendoza provided the packages of cocaine to UPS employees, while Lozano allegedly provided fraudulent labels for the packages. Gamez stored the cocaine at his residence prior to transport, according to the charges.
Law enforcement seized approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine these individuals allegedly trafficked.
If convicted, they all face up to life in prison and a possible $10 million fine.