Female Kingpin Linked To Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Ring Sentenced


A woman from Mexico, who terrorized the citizens of the United States, will spend many years behind bars for committing violent crimes.

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The last member of a Mexico-based drug trafficking organization, who was formerly convicted of attempted murder, armed robbery, and kidnapping, was sentenced Monday to eight years in federal prison, a term she will serve once she completes a 24-year jail sentence in the Arizona Department of Corrections.

Mayra Miranda 31, of Mexico, appeared before U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton. The federal prison sentence is the result of a five-year probe spearheaded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), with significant assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and the Phoenix Police Department.

“HSI is committed to working with its law enforcement partners to pursue and dismantle drug trafficking organizations that distribute narcotics on the streets and spread violence in our communities,” said Scott Brown, special agent in charge for HSI Phoenix.



“This investigation uncovered dangerous criminal activity that extended from Phoenix to Mexico. I commend the outstanding collaborative effort by all of the agencies involved in this lengthy investigation,” Brown added.

The investigation began after HSI special agents learned that Miranda played a key role in a July 2013 shooting incident in south Phoenix that left two people wounded. Special agents subsequently discovered that Miranda’s group had perpetrated other violent acts to further the group’s drug smuggling activities, including two attempted murders, a kidnapping, and an armed robbery.

Special agents subsequently discovered that Miranda’s group had perpetrated other violent acts to further the group’s drug smuggling activities, including two attempted murders, a kidnapping, and an armed robbery.



HSI special agents executed federal search warrants at two residences in north Phoenix, resulting in the seizure of five pounds of methamphetamine, 92 grams of heroin, 12 firearms and various firearms components.

Mayra Miranda is also involved in an organized crime group from Mexico that has been sentenced in both Arizona and Federal court for her crimes.

The others charged and convicted in the case include Jonathan Sanchez Mejines, of Mexico, who was sentenced to six years in federal prison and 16 years in state prison, along with Kayonte Shurcur, L.L Scott, Jovanny Andrade, and Bruno Brizuela.

The last four defendants pleaded guilty to charges related to attempted murder and aggravated assault. They received sentences ranging from three years to 16 years in prison.

Source: ICE.GOV



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