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Man accused of selling guns to the Gulf Cartel pleads not guilty
By Dave Hendricks at ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· June 23, 2026
· 1 min read
McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who allegedly sold guns to the Gulf Cartel pleaded not guilty on Monday. Julio Treviño Jr., 23, of McAllen allegedly sold three semi-automatic rifles to a man affiliated with the Los Metros faction of the Gulf Cartel. “He has a substantial criminal history d...
Key takeaway , 23, of McAllen allegedly sold three semi-automatic rifles to a man affiliated with the Los Metros faction of the Gulf Cartel.
Why this matters in The McAllen
The case against Julio Treviño Jr. has significant implications for McAllen and the broader Rio Grande Valley community. The alleged sale of guns to the Gulf Cartel, a notorious criminal organization, raises concerns about the potential for violent crime and the impact of organized crime on local public safety. Treviño's substantial criminal history suggests a pattern of behavior that may have contributed to the Valley's ongoing struggles with crime and violence. As the prosecution moves forward, it will be crucial to examine how Treviño allegedly obtained the semi-automatic rifles and whether any local gun dealers or straw purchasers were involved. The community will be watching to see how effectively law enforcement and the courts can disrupt the flow of illicit firearms to criminal organizations, and whether this case can help prevent future violence in McAllen and surrounding areas.
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Published: June 23, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? McALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — A man who allegedly sold guns to the Gulf Cartel pleaded not guilty on Monday. Julio Treviño Jr., 23, of McAllen allegedly sold three semi-automatic rifles to a man affiliated with the Los Metros faction of the Gulf Cartel. “He has a substantial criminal history d...
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