SAN ANTONIO \u2013 Federal agents arrested two San Antonio men on Tuesday in connection with the discovery of more than 550 kilograms of methamphetamines hidden in a shipment of lettuce heads, according to the United States Attorney\u2019s Office for the Western District of Texas.<\/p>\n
Gerardo Pineda-Gallegos and Jose Lopez-Ruiz were identified as meth distributors, according to court documents, accused of participating in the transportation, packaging and distribution of narcotics.<\/p>\n
Pineda-Gallegos and Lopez-Ruiz were placed at a wholesale produce distribution warehouse on Dec. 15, 2025, where they received large shipments of meth concealed within the produce, according to the United States Attorney\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n
A criminal complaint said the two suspects were seen walking in and out of the warehouse multiple times before entering a cargo van and driving to an office space where the meth was stored and later prepared for distribution.<\/p>\n
Drug Enforcement Administration and FBI agents, along with the San Antonio Police Department\u2019s High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) unit, executed a warrant and searched the office space.<\/p>\n
They found 100 boxes containing fresh heads of lettuce and 998 ball-shaped packages of meth that weighed 555 kilograms on Tuesday, federal officials said. <\/p>\n
Pineda-Gallegos and Lopez-Ruiz were charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
If convicted, they face 10 years to life in prison and a fine of up to $10 million. <\/p>\n
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