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Meth in Lettuce: 27-Year Sentence | Texas News
A 43-year-old drug kingpin, Arturo Leija-Alvarado, just got a 27-year sentence for smuggling a ton of meth hidden in lettuce shipments—yes, the kind you’d toss on a taco. Already deported three times, he ramped up his operation in 2024, moving massive batches including a 500-kilogram haul. Authorities raided his Atascosa County stash spot in October 2024, finding 63kg of crystal meth, guns, and $21K in cash—with Leija chilling in an RV. Two co-conspirators have already pleaded guilty; this bust is credited with stopping thousands of lethal doses from hitting South Texas streets. Listen in…
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