Major Drug Trafficking Ring Dismantled: Extensive Operation in Eastern Washington and Montana Spread Deadly Drugs Across Tribal Lands
SPOKANE, Wash. — A substantial law enforcement operation across Eastern Washington and Montana has culminated in the conviction of Luis “Colorado” Esquivel-Bolanos, a 45-year-old native of Guerrero, Mexico, on multiple charges related to drug trafficking and firearms. Esquivel-Bolanos’ trial, which began on April 14 under U.S. District Court Judge Thomas O. Rice, ended with federal jurors finding him guilty. Esquivel-Bolanos now faces life imprisonment at his sentencing scheduled for July 16, with potential deportation proceedings also looming. The case against him unfolded over several months, involving an intricate network of law enforcement agencies. His arrest … Read more