Drug trafficker admits to importing $340,000 worth of liquid meth in fuel following HSI Laredo, federal partner investigation

LAREDO, Texas — A Mexican man pleaded guilty to importing 300 pounds of meth following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with the assistance of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Allan Alberto Moreno Trevino, 41, of Mexico, pleaded guilty before a federal judge March 5.

According to court documents, on Nov. 22, 2023, Moreno Trevino approached the Laredo Colombia Solidarity Port of Entry driving a white 2004 Ford F-250 pickup truck. Law enforcement officials referred him to secondary inspection, where an X-ray revealed anomalies within the vehicle’s fuel tank.

While inspecting the vehicle, authorities noticed Moreno Trevino was pacing, appeared nervous, and asked them if they found something. Authorities discovered that the fuel tank was filled with liquid meth mixed with gasoline. Law enforcement officials extracted nine buckets of the mixture with an approximate gross weight of 137.2 kilograms and an estimated street value of $340,000.

As part of his plea, Moreno Trevino stated he expected to be paid between $1,500 and $2,000 for transporting the drugs from Mexico. He also admitted knowing the fuel tank contained a controlled substance that he was to deliver to others in San Antonio who would extract the liquid meth.

U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana will set a sentencing date. At that time, Moreno Trevino faces up to life in prison and a possible $10 million fine.

He remains in custody pending sentencing.

Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas Homero Ramirez is prosecuting the case.

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