Police seize methamphetamine during undercover operation

Last updated Wednesday, March 28, 2007 10:51 PM CDT in News

By THE MORNING NEWS

    ROGERS -- Police seized nearly 3 pounds of methamphetamine after a two-month drug trafficking investigation in Northwest Arkansas.

    Five suspected illegal immigrants were arrested Friday after a traffic stop in Fayetteville by the Rogers Police Department Narcotics Unit, Arkansas State Police and agents with the Drug Enforcement Administration, according to the Rogers Police Department's news release.

    Rogers detectives purchased 3/4 -pound of methamphetamine and 1 ounce of cocaine during undercover operations.

    Holds had been placed on each suspect for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to the news release.

    Jorge Alberto Bretado-Patino, 22, of Fayetteville was arrested in connection with five counts of felony delivery of a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance. Bretado-Patino was being held Wednesday in the Benton County Jail in lieu of a $75,000 bond.

    Juan Carlos Sanchez-Perez, 27, of Dallas, was arrested in connection with two felony counts of delivery of a controlled substance and one count of possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Sanchez-Perez was being held Wednesday in the jail in lieu of a $75,000 bond.

    Alejandra Montalvo, 26, of Duncanville, Texas; Viridiana Lissett Olivares, 20, of Dallas; and Francisco Peralta, 27, of Duncanville were each arrested in connection with one count of a felony drug charge.

    Montalvo was transferred from the Benton County Jail to Washington County.

    Olivares was being held Wednesday in the Benton County Jail on hold for Washington County.

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    American Citizen wrote on Mar 29, 2007 7:29 AM:

    " Why they're just trying to feed their families,and have a better life. "

    try the chicken wrote on Mar 29, 2007 8:03 AM:

    " if they tried to smuggle chickens or beer, something they're at they would not have been caught "

    JESSICA wrote on Mar 29, 2007 9:32 AM:

    " THE WORLD'S LARGEST CONSUMER OF ILLEGAL DRUGS IS THE U.S.A....FROM MARIHUANA ALL THE WAY TO THE EUROPEAN MANUFACTURED DRUGS..AND THE CANADIAN MANUFACTURED EXTACI. WE HAVE TO STOP THIS MADNESS!! "

    to the same and American Citizen wrote on Mar 29, 2007 9:36 AM:

    " "Why they're just trying to feed their families,and have a better life." This is the dumbest comment I've ever heard and "the Same" there are plenty of hispanics and illegals that use meth and cocaine...these drugs are not limited to any 1 color "

    Let 'em go wrote on Mar 29, 2007 9:37 AM:

    " with a promise that they will go back to there own country. "

    To the same wrote on Mar 29, 2007 9:40 AM:

    " If the ILLEGALS were not selling so much maybe there would not be as many buyers. It all comes down to one thing they are not suppose to be here, it is against the law to be Illegal. It is not against the law to be Legal. most people have no problem with legal immigrants no matter what race. "

    Make 'em Leave wrote on Mar 29, 2007 11:26 AM:

    " Why is this even being debated ? They (the illegals) shouldn't be here in the first place all they've done is cause problems. Instead of a fence at the border we need a mine field My 2 Cents "

    Kill the Demand wrote on Mar 29, 2007 11:31 AM:

    " supply and demand, kill the demand the supply will decreas, kill the supply then crakers will start sniffing there household items (computer dusters, cement glue, air freshners,), why do you think that theres a higher spike in drug abuse by teenagers of house hold items. look it up. The supply is a problem but the demand is the bigger problem, you can't sell pounds of crank in a market where no one wants to smoke pounds of crank. "

    American Citizen wrote on Mar 29, 2007 1:21 PM:

    " to the same and American Citizen wrote on March 29, 2007 9:36 AM: ""Why they're just trying to feed their families,and have a better life." This is the dumbest comment I've ever heard. It may be the dumbest thing you ever heard,but you can tell it to the Illegal Aliens,because that's what they keep telling us why there here. "

    To Jessica wrote on Mar 29, 2007 1:51 PM:

    " Meth Doesn't Come From Coca Plants "

    ? ? ? wrote on Mar 29, 2007 2:09 PM:

    " Uhh . . . What ? "

    so.. wrote on Mar 29, 2007 2:33 PM:

    " the reason why this is an issue is because they got caught!...The fact that hey are illigal immigrants means nothing, They are here and they are GOING to be here, no matter what!. I love the posts from you" concerned american patriots" that at any point read a news story and see a LATINO name they zone in on his immigrant status, NOT THE CRIME, These people like many of us are wanting the american dream, i.e. nice house, nice car, money in the bank they just chose to do it by any means. "

    Realist wrote on Mar 29, 2007 2:36 PM:

    " So I comment on someone's use of profanity, and my comments are removed? That makes absolutely no sense. As I was saying...as long as there is demand for drugs in the US, there will be dealers. "

    To So wrote on Mar 29, 2007 4:43 PM:

    " And this makes it alright that these 5 are here, because they want the American dream? I take it you are not an American Patriot? Well, what are you then? It's ok they may be here illegally? but you think everyone should look at the crime (possession of drugs) they committed instead of their foreign national status i.e. illegal/legal? The fact that they may be here illegally is a concern since it is against the law, just like the drugs. And why don't you do a little research and see what population is the majority of illegal immigrants. If you don't like how people (espeacially american patriots)view illegal immigration, maybe you should go back to where you came from or stick your head in the sand. This is a GROWING ISSUE that is NOT GOING AWAY! "

    American Citizen wrote on Mar 29, 2007 5:09 PM:

    " To SO: The point is we don't need these illegal aliens bringing more drugs into this country. They keep telling us that they are coming here for a better life,well this kind of life is not acceptable. They had better keep them incustody or the will take off,and they won't find them. "

    Deacon wrote on Mar 29, 2007 6:55 PM:

    " According to the latest DEA news release, they state that 80% of the Meth (ice) is coming out of Mexico. Check it out at www.msnbc.msn.com/id/17859998 and read the article. Scary...... "

    Good Work wrote on Mar 29, 2007 7:07 PM:

    " These drugs could have been in your kids hands, prior users or new users who had a chance at a good life. Sadly many lives have been ruined due to drugs. "

    They'llBeBack wrote on Mar 29, 2007 11:47 PM:

    " Good for the cops. Too bad that the illegals/drug dealers/fellons/criminals will be deported - so they will not be charged - so they can return with more dope. In CA illegals caught in a drug kitchen are always deported, never charged. They pop up somewhere else, selling or making more drugs. If caught again, they get deported. It makes it easier to bring more drugs in. Open Border is the real problemo. Impeach Bush for turning his back on his job of enforcing the law and protecting the U.S. citizens from the illegal invasion. This is how the illegals send $80 Billion / year back to Mexico. It is drug money, not the savings from minimum wage jobs. Think. It is so obvious. It's not really even about illegals - it's really about the drug money. "

    He He He wrote on Mar 30, 2007 6:58 AM:

    " The drug smugglers should of paid their money laundering dues "

    This makes me so mad wrote on Mar 30, 2007 8:29 AM:

    " That I'm shaking my leaf blower in anger! "

    Most likely wrote on Mar 30, 2007 12:29 PM:

    " Illegal Drugs mostly are a source of income for Illegals. Anything to say to that Jessicacacacaca ?? "

    To Jessica wrote on Mar 31, 2007 4:38 AM:

    " More censorship!!! I still believe that if you don't agree with the values and the constitution of the United States of America then you should beconvicted of treason and deported to France, Cuba, or any other communist country where you have no freedoms at all. Jessica, you should lead the entire group of them back to Mexico and see if you enjoy your life down there since you seem to like the illegals so much. Are you legal? "

    To So wrote on Mar 31, 2007 4:49 AM:

    " I don't care what the illegals are doing, it is illegal for them to be here even if they are trying to truly live the american dream. You notice I don't use the word HISPANIC, thats for a reason. That reason being that I think all ILLEGALS, hispanic, european, asian, you name it, should be gone from this country. The reason that hispanics, according to people like you, are "targeted" is because there are a blue billion of them here and they are causing more trouble than the other illegals. There is nothing racist about wanting the laws of our country, thats right I said OUR country, to be enforced. We want our kids to be able to have the American Dream too. Anyone who comes here legally or who has come here legally I will welcome with open arms, (as long as they don't break the law), and do anything I can to aide them in their pursuit of the American Dream. But, to all the illegals.........its time for you to GO and stop ruining our way of life and stop bringing our standards down to that of Mexico or South America. Help keep the American Dream alive for futrure generation and deport ALL ILLEGALS. May God Bless this great country!! "

    TJ wrote on Apr 1, 2007 4:13 PM:

    " Make all drugs legal and use the money saved on the fake "Drug War" to provide some counceling to the poor saps who still want to use. Control how the drugs are dispersed by perscription and where they are used. "Addict Hospitals". Take the high profit out of drug trafficing and the harm to this nation will be greatly reduced. "

    to tj wrote on Apr 2, 2007 12:19 AM:

    " They are ILLEGAL? NOOOO, the illegals just want a better life for their children...didn't you know that? Open you eyes..America is going straight down the tubes right in front of our faces. Make drugs legal? Ya...lets just let rape and murder be legal also and then our prisons won't be so crowded....geez....what is wrong with you people?? "


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