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Two Chinese Nationals Arrested Near Nacogdoches on I-20 with $250,000 in Gold Bars

Aug 3, 2024, 12:30 AM

Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in Texas for money laundering after being found with $250,000 worth of gold bars during a traffic stop on I-20 near Nacogdoches. The men, who entered the country illegally in September and December via California, were traveling in an old Chevy Malibu and spoke no English. They are suspected of laundering money for Mexican drug cartels and had been switching rental cars to avoid tracking. The arrests were made by Van Zandt County officials, and a Wills Point detective learned about their illegal entry. The suspects are now facing charges.