by Chivis Martinez for Borderland Beat
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Damaso Lopez Serrano, believed to be the godson of Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera, who turned himself in to U.S. authorities, amid a power struggle conflict against the sons of El Chapo Guzmán, has charges filed against him, has been indicted and appeared today in San Diego ninth district federal court.
When he gave himself over to U.S. authorities in Calexico it was thought he had no charges against him.
The investigation lasted five years and involved intercepts of more than 250 communication devices. In 2015, there were tens of thousands of communication intercepts.
“Mini Lic”, and five of his associates are accused of trafficking drugs into the U.S.from May 2005 to August 2016.
The amount of drugs have not yet been specified, but in general terms it was recorded on the indictment of being more than a pound of methamphetamine, more than two pounds of heroin and more than 11 pounds of cocaine. In superseding indictments information will become more specific.
The defendants are also accused of money laundering.
He pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin, conspiracy to import meth, cocaine and heroin, and conspiracy to launder money.
Also named in the indictment is Nahúm Abraham Sicairos Montalvo "El Quinceañero", financial operator for Mini Lic. Sicairos Montalvo was arrested a week ago.