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A High-Profile Arrest After Years in Hiding (Image Credits: Unsplash)
San Diego – The arrest of Eugenio Dario Molina-Lopez delivered a major disruption to cocaine supply chains feeding into the United States. Authorities took the 61-year-old Guatemalan into custody in this border city, ending a years-long pursuit of a figure prosecutors described as one of the world’s most prolific drug kingpins. His alleged leadership of the Los Huistas organization threatened communities across the Southwest, including Nevada, through networks that moved massive quantities of narcotics toward American markets.[1][2]
A High-Profile Arrest After Years in Hiding
Federal agents arrested Molina-Lopez in San Diego, where he faced charges stemming from a 2019 indictment. The case, numbered 19-cr-0327-DMS in the Southern District of California, accused him of conspiracy to distribute cocaine intended for unlawful importation into the U.S. and conspiracy to distribute cocaine on board a vessel. Prosecutors noted these offenses carried a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $10 million fine.[1]
Molina-Lopez, also known as “Don Dario” or “Molis,” made his initial court appearance on April 25, 2026, and entered a not guilty plea before U.S. District Judge Dana M. Sabraw. A motion hearing and trial setting followed on May 11. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in San Diego led the prosecution, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Mokhtari assigned to the case. Details on the exact…
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Publish date : 2026-04-29 12:51:00
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