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Smuggler pleads guilty in Starr County marijuana case
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk Dave Hendricks , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News
· August 31, 2026
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Key points David Garcia, of Zapata, was arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety after a high-speed chase. A 27-year-old man pleaded guilty to smuggling nearly 500 pounds of marijuana.
A 27-year-old man pleaded guilty to smuggling nearly 500 pounds of marijuana. David Garcia, of Zapata, was arrested by the Texas Department of Public Safety after a high-speed chase. The chase ended when Garcia's silver SUV stopped, and troopers discovered the large quantity of marijuana.
The arrest occurred in May, and Garcia has now pleaded guilty to the charges. Further details of the case are available from the source.
The guilty plea was entered on Wednesday, marking a conclusion to the case against Garcia. The specifics of the smuggling operation and the circumstances surrounding the arrest are known, but for more information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: safety Published: August 31, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO NBC 23 / CBS 4) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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