Katy man indicted for trafficking drugs through Beaumont

Paul Andrew Cabiro, a 38-year-old Katy man, has been indicted for federal drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, according to an announcement made by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

 Cabiro was indicted by a federal grand jury on March 4 and charged with possession with intent to distribute LSD, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin and fentanyl, as well as possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.

According to the indictment, Cabiro was stopped for a traffic violation on Feb. 21 on Interstate 10 in Beaumont. During the stop, a narcotics canine alerted on the vehicle, where officers ultimately discovered 480 dosage units of LSD, approximately 48.2 grams of methamphetamine., approximately 48 grams of cocaine, approximately 53.2 grams of “China White” heroin, approximately 68.4 grams of “tar” heroin, two firearms and over $10,000 cash.

If convicted, Cabiro faces up to life in federal prison.