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Honduran man living in Donna attempts to meet with minor for sex in undercover operation: DOJ
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Gabriela Gonzalez , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· July 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The investigation was conducted online over the course of three days by special agents with Homeland Security Investigations.
A guilty plea was entered by an undocumented Honduran national in a case involving an attempt to meet a minor for sex. The individual, who resides in Donna, was taken into custody following an undercover operation. The investigation was conducted online over the course of three days by special agents with Homeland Security Investigations.
S. Department of Justice reported the guilty plea, which was entered on Monday. S.
Department of Justice, including information about the investigation and arrest of the 35-year-old individual, Anael Jossue Rodriguez-Rodas.
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Category: safety Published: July 28, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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