A suspected Guadalupe County gang member, Daniel Mendoza Jr., faces federal charges after a major drug bust involving over a pound of fentanyl.
GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas — A Guadalupe County man, suspected of being a gang member, is in jail after being found with more than a pound of fentanyl, officials said.
The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) say they have been working this case for months.
Investigators say Daniel Mendoza, Jr. was found in possession of Xanax, cocaine, THC cartridges, and a semi-automatic gunman on him when he was arrested Wednesday. Officials say he had more than 6,000 tablets of fentanyl.
They confirmed that Mendoza is a member of the Tango Orejon gang and was on parole at the time of this arrest.
Mendoza is facing federal charges for possession with intent to sell. Guadalupe County Sheriff Office says this is an ongoing investigation and further charges may be added.