A Starr County man is being held without bond in connection with a drug smuggling case. The man, Andres Alejandro Ramos, is 31 years old and from Roma. He was caught by Border Patrol on August 7, 2023.
Ramos allegedly smuggled a large quantity of cocaine across the Rio Grande. The exact circumstances of his capture are detailed in a criminal complaint against him. Further details about the case are available from ValleyCentral, including the events that led to Ramos being held without bond.
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