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Former Guards Charged with Smuggling Meth | San Antonio News
Two former correctional officers at GEO Karnes County Detention Facility face federal charges for smuggling methamphetamine and contraband into the prison in exchange for cash. Joseph Padilla, 50, and Julian Esquivel, 20, were arrested within a week of each other after separate investigations by U.S. Marshals and DEA agents. Indictments allege they conspired to distribute drugs, possessed meth with intent to sell, and provided contraband using their insider access — posing serious risks to facility safety. Authorities say more arrests are expected as the probe continues, backed by a coalition…
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