NARCOTIC SMUGGLING AND POSSESSION OF FIREARM – ANTHONY MARCUS MATA

November 18, 2021

El Paso, Texas - On November 1, 2021, the El Paso Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit started an investigation in reference to a narcotics smuggling case at the El Paso County Jail. During the investigation, it was discovered that letters being sent to inmates at the Jail were found to be laced in a synthetic cannabinoid, commonly known as K2/Spice. The Narcotics Unit was able to identify Anthony Marcus Mata, age 26 as the individual responsible for sending the letters. A warrant of arrest was obtained for Mata for Man/DEL CS PG2A>=4G<400G.

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El Paso, Texas - On November 17, 2021, the El Paso County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit was able to locate Anthony Marcus Mata. He was taken into custody without incident near a residence located at the 3600 block of Alhambra. At the time of his arrest, it was discovered that Mata was in possession of a rifle. As a convicted felon, Mata is unable to possess a firearm. Mata was also charged with Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by Felon. Mata was subsequently booked on both charges into the El Paso County Jail with a total bond of $60,000