Twenty year old Adan Moreno Hernandez is one of more than a dozen men federal and state prosecutors charged last month with buying and selling drugs from Mexican cartels here in Chicago.
The joint investigation by the Chicago FBI and DEA found Hernandez to be the second in command of this operation, under the leader, Moises Villalobos. Investigators also say Hernandez was a trusted courier transporting both large quantities of cash and illegal drugs to and from Chicago using vehicles with secret compartments.
Agents say this drug ring operated out of a rented house in the 16000 block of South Carol in Harvey, where Hernandez and other allegedly stored drugs and money. They also believe Hernandez lived in this house.
Based on their twelve month investigation, agents estimate members of this ring sold as much as twenty kilograms of heroin each month. They add the drugs were broken down to smaller amounts and shipped to various parts of Midwest, including Indiana, Wisconsin and Michigan. If the drugs weren't shipped out of state, investigators say they were sold to street gangs here who then re-sold them on the streets of Chicago.
While Moreno Hernandez is one of fourteen men prosecutors have charged with running this operation, he's also one of two defendants that disappeared before police could arrest them.
Since he is a Mexican national, FBI agents are conducting an international search for Moreno Hernandez. However, investigators say there is still a good chance Moreno Hernandez is still in the United States. Special Agent Ross Rice says, "Given fact that FBI recovered 22 kilograms of heroin during investigation, somebody's responsible to a drug cartel in Mexico for the payment of this drug debt. So he may be in a big hurry to return south of the border."
Here is a detailed description of what agents say Moreno-Hernandez looks like. He is described as a Hispanic male, 5' 7", weighing around 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.
He is considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, call the Chicago FBI at (312) 421-6700. .
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An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
An airline official says a US Airways flight with 34 people aboard was forced to make a belly landing at Newark International Airport after experiencing landing gear trouble. No injuries were reported.
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Two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield, Conn., in between the Fairfield and Bridgeport stations. At least 60 people have been hurt, the governor said.
Two Metro-North trains collided around 6 p.m. in Fairfield, Conn., in between the Fairfield and Bridgeport stations. At least 60 people have been hurt, the governor said.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:12 PM EDT2013-05-18 01:12:56 GMT
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
A welcome sight in Coney Island: workers cleaning umbrellas, wiping down counters, and putting the finishing touches on a rebuilt Original Nathan's Famous.
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The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
The New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority has approved the master plan for the American Dream megamall in the Meadowlands sports complex. The approval at Friday's special board meeting means the
Friday, May 17 2013 8:28 PM EDT2013-05-18 00:28:27 GMT
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Democratic Assemblyman Vito Lopez, who represents New York City, said he will resign June 20 amid a sexual harassment scandal and run for a City Council seat.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:54:45 GMT
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard."
The big game will be played in New Jersey but the big party will be in New York City. Organizers call it "Super Bowl Boulevard": it will stretch from 44th Street on Broadway all the way to 34th Street.
Friday, May 17 2013 5:03 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:03:04 GMT
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
A 21-year-old Hofstra University student was shot and killed during an apparent home-invasion robbery in Uniondale, Long Island. The suspect also died in the incident.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:17:46 GMT
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
A Humvee carrying six Navy SEALs and two other sailors overturned during a training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky, killing one of the SEALs and injuring the others, military officials said Friday.
