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Mexican man convicted of smuggling over 8 kilos of narcotics in candy box

— A federal jury has convicted a 35-year-old U.S. citizen residing in Monterrey, Mexico, for his part in smuggling two kilograms of cocaine and six kilograms of meth, announced U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.They deliberated for approximately 45 minutes following a four-day trial before returning a guilty verdict against Nestor Alan Garcia on all six counts as charged.According to the testimony, Garcia attempted to enter the Hidalgo Port of Entry in a taxi on May 13. He claimed he was going to a party in McAllen and had a box of “pulparindo” candy, puppies and various meat products. Authorities referred ...

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