US embassy cable - 05TEGUCIGALPA641

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 TEGUCIGALPA 000641 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEA HQS PLS PASS TO DEA MEXICO FOR HOLIFIELD,BAEZA,GARAY 
AND WHITE; DEA HQS PLEASE PASS TO OEM/MCABE, BOND, 
HUTCHINSON, HARRINGTON,CEREN, CERNILGA, GARCIA, MENDEZ, 
SPARCACINO; DEA HQS PLEASE PASS TO OI/WHALEY, SCARATINO, 
SOD/OSA FOR MURPHY,FRANKLIN,FALIN,WHITLOCK,NTRM/BERGMANN, 
SARI, STATE FOR INL/LP/WHA/CEN. 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: N/A 
SUBJECT: TI-05-4004 / NEC1F / RAUL ANTONIO ROSALES-GUIFARRO 
THE ARREST OF FOUR INDIVIDUALS AND THE SEIZURE OF 25 
KILOGRAMS OF COCAINE 
 
 DEFENDANTS: 
Name: Raul Antonio ROSALES-GUIFARRO. 
DPOB: 1/26/1971-Honduras. 
 
Name: Jose Luis MAIRENA-MARTINEZ. 
DPOB: 9/11/1965-Honduras. 
 
Name: Rafael Antonio TINOCO-COLEMAN. 
DPOB: 4/2/1981-Honduras. 
 
Name: Sonia Elizabeth GARCIA-ROMERO. 
DPOB: 1/30/1981- Honduras. 
 
VIOLATION: 
Possession W/Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance. 
 
Judicial District: 
Tegucigalpa, Honduras. 
 
DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF ARREST: 
03-04-2005, at approximately 5:00 PM in Comayaguela, 
Honduras. 
 
ACTION ON DEFENDANTS: 
All defendants remain in the custody of Honduran 
authorities. 
 
EXHIBIT: 
Exhibit 1, 25 kilograms of suspected cocaine was seized on 
03-04-2005, at approximately 5:00 PM., by elements from the 
Lucha Contra el Narcotrafico (DLCN) from a residence 
located at Las Uvas number 21 in Comayaguela, Honduras. 
The exhibit was processed according to the administrative 
policies of the DLCN. 
 
Details: 
1.  In early October of 2004, CS-02-109072 provided the TCO 
and the INL supported Vetted Unit (TCOVU) with intelligence 
regarding the cocaine trafficking organization of Alberto 
CROOKS-SAENZ (GFTI-05-4004). The TCOVU commenced analyzing 
telephone toll data and conducted surveillances of several 
meetings between CS-02-109072, and various members of the 
CROOKS-SAENZ organization. 
 
2.  In December of 2004, SA Tony Sanes directed CS-02- 
109072 to introduce CS-05-118192 to the various members of 
the organization. The CS was introduced to Rene RANGEL, a 
mid-level distributor for the organization.  Over the 
course of three months, the CS and RANGEL subsequently had 
several meetings where they discussed narcoticS trafficking. 
 
3.  On 3-04-2005, CS-05-118192 was contacted by Rene 
RANGEL, who advised the CS that he had 25 kilograms of 
cocaine to sell. 
 
4.  On 3-04-2005, SA Tony Sanes and elements of the TCOVU, 
formulated and executed a surveillance of a meeting between 
the CS and RANGEL. 
 
5.  Because of this surveillance, SA Sanes and the TCOVU 
were able to identify a vehicle that was being utilized to 
transport cocaine.  Additionally, the surveillance revealed 
a residence located at Las Uvas #21 in Comayaguela, 
Honduras, that was being used to facilitate the re- 
packaging of kilogram size bricks of cocaine. 
 
6.  On 3-04-2005, at approximately 5:00 P.M., the TCOVU 
provided intelligence gleaned from the surveillance to 
elements of the Lucha Contra el Narco trafico (DLCN) and 
the Frontier Police (FP). 
 
7.  This intelligence resulted in a search by the DLCN and 
the FP of a 2001 Mazda pick-up, white in color, bearing 
Honduras vehicle plate PAB 3935.  At the time of the 
search, the vehicle was occupied by defendant GUIFARRO. 
Located on the person of GUIFFARRO was a fully loaded 9mm 
semi-automatic pistol.  Located within the cab of the 
vehicle was a 12-gauge shotgun loaded with 5 rounds of 
ammunition. Located within the bed of the pick-up was an 
ice chest that contained approximately 25 kilograms of 
cocaine.  GUIFARRO was subsequently placed under arrest for 
narcotic violations. 
 
8.  A search of the residence located at Las Uvas number 21 
conducted by the DLCN and the FP resulted in the seizure of 
a metal press used to repackage cocaine, packaging 
material, various metal stamps that contained logo 
markings, approximately 55 lbs of manitol, and a 22 caliber 
pistol. Arrested at the residence for narcotics violations 
were defendants: GARCIA-ROMERO, TINICO-COLEMAN, and 
MAIRENA-MARTINEZ. 
 
9.  This cable is being submitted in lieu of a DEA 6 in 
accordance to DEA Agent Manual, Section 6242.11. 
 
10.  The TCO will report information, as it becomes 
available regarding this matter. 
 
11.  Any questions or comments can be directed to CA Mark 
DiScenza or SA Tony Sanes at 301-985-9321. 
 
INDEXING SECTION 
 
1. Rene RANGEL-Naddis pending. 
 
2. Jose Luis MAIRENA-MARTINEZ-Naddis negative. 
Described as a Hispanic male, DPOB-9/11/1965-Honduras, with 
a residence address of Col. Las Palmas, Calle, Casa #2514 
in Tegucigalpa, Honduras 
 
3. Rafael Antonio TINOCO-COLEMAN-Naddis negative. 
Described as a Hispanic male, DPOB-4/2/1981-Honduras. 
NFI. 
 
4. Sonia Elizabeth GARCIA-ROMERO-Naddis negative. 
Described as a Hispanic female, DPOB-1/30/1981-Honduras 
with a residence address of Las Uvas #21 in Comayaguela, 
Honduras. 
 
5.  Raul Antonio ROSALES-GUIFARRO-Naddis negative. 
Described as a Hispanic male, DPOB-1/26/1971-Honduras. 
NFI. 
 
Palmer