An investigation led by the Department of Homeland Security(HSI) and the Houston Police dismantled a criminal organization that distributed drugs in neighborhoods in Houston, Texas, using such unusual methods as a taco food truck and the U.S. mail system.
On May 22, 2025, a 29-count federal indictment was unsealed following the arrest of nine individuals who were allegedly part of this network dedicated to trafficking methamphetamines, cocaine, crack, heroin, oxycodone, Xanax, hallucinogenic mushrooms and marijuana. They used several homes as “drug houses” and a taco food truck to store and sell the drugs.
How they operated: from Mexico to Houston
According to authorities, the criminal organization imported methamphetamines directly from Mexico and distributed them in Houston through multiple channels.
Including postal mail, addresses in different neighborhoods and a food truck taco vending unit.
In a June 2023 operation, law enforcement seized 29 kilograms of methamphetamine that one of the defendants was attempting to bring into the country.
In addition to drug trafficking, some of those implicated face charges of illegal possession of firearms, many of which were used to protect the group’s illicit activities.
Defendants, penalties and legal status
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Among those arrested are Houston residents, including James Michael Brewer (aka “Creeper”), Jonathan Alvarado (“Joker”) and Alexis Delgado (“Chino”).
In addition to six other individuals, who have already appeared in the Southern District Court of Texas.
Three suspects are still at large:
Mexican José Francisco García-Martínez (“Paco”), Guatemalan Marcos René Simaj-Guch (“Taco Man”) and José Eduardo Morales (“Primo”).
Authorities have issued warrants for his arrest.
Drug trafficking charges carry sentences of up to life imprisonment.
In the case of Simaj-Guch, the maximum sentence is 40 years.
The defendants could also face up to 15 additional years for weapons-related offenses.
Community impact
Authorities noted that this transnational organization posed a significant threat to local security.
It directly contributed to the increase in violence and drug addiction in Hispanic neighborhoods and vulnerable communities.
They used multiple residences as drug houses
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The operation is part of a larger initiative to combat drug trafficking, organized crime and illegal use of firearms in Southeast Texas.
ICE and its federal and state partners assure that they will continue to work to protect communities.
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