Drug Task Force Says It Has Confiscated More Than 60 Pounds of White Powdery Drugs This Year; Seeks Public Help Apprehending Seven Fugitives

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LoCO Staff / Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018 @ 12:40 p.m. / Crime

Drug Task Force Says It Has Confiscated More Than 60 Pounds of White Powdery Drugs This Year; Seeks Public Help Apprehending Seven Fugitives

From the Humboldt County Drug Task Force:

The Humboldt County Drug Task Force (HCDTF) seeks the public’s assistance with the apprehension of several fugitives associated with various drug trafficking organizations. These fugitives currently have felony arrest warrants issued from the Humboldt Superior Court.

Rodrigo “Shorty” Rios 10/17/1976 – Conspiracy to distribute heroin - $250,000 bail

Ariel Arguelles-Sosa 11/26/1977 – Cocaine distribution - $200,000 bail

Juan Barraza-Hidalgo 06/26/1997 – Transportation of controlled substances-$550,000 bail

Rudy Ismael Nunez 01/14/1992 – Transportation and sales of narcotics - $50,000 bail

Oscar Carranza 10/09/1996 – Possession of controlled substance - $100,000 bail

Juan Reyes-Perez 06/24/1988 – Transportation of controlled substances -$100,000 bail

Ricardo Avalos 05/10/1980 – Transportation of controlled substances-$50,000 bail
To date [this year], HCDTF has confiscated 27.36 pounds of methamphetamine, 34.57 pounds of heroin, and 3.06 pounds of cocaine. Some of these stats are based upon investigations involving these fugitives.
HCDTF credits tips received by the public which has assisted in numerous investigations. Anyone with knowledge of the current whereabouts of these fugitives is asked to call the Humboldt County Drug Task Force at 707-444-8095 or the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 707-268-2539.