Victor Daniel Mesa Ortiz (Victor Daniel Meza Ortiz) is a suspect wanted by the FBI in connection with the alleged smuggling of fentanyl, methamphetamine and heroin from Mexico into the US. According to the published report, the drugs were concealed in fire extinguishers inside shipments of scrap metal. [1]
Brief background
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Victor Daniel Meza Ortiz |
| Date of birth | 18 August 1985 — according to the FBI file |
| Jurisdiction and international links | USA; Mexico; Central California |
| Legal status | Listed on the FBI’s wanted list; facing criminal charges in the US |
| Other names and aliases | “Vecino”; “Dani” |
What are the charges?
The warrant was issued on 21 December 2023 by the US District Court for the Central District of California in Los Angeles. The indictment lists conspiracy to import and distribute substances for unlawful importation, conspiracy to possess and distribute, and possession with intent to distribute. [1]
The concealment method described is consistent with the FBI’s version of the scheme. It does not, in itself, establish who packed each consignment, how the proceeds were distributed, or which specific consignments Mesa Ortiz personally oversaw. [1]
How to distinguish him from other suspects
The individual record lists his date of birth as 18 August 1985 and the names Vecino and Dani. Other wanted individuals appear in the same type of case, but the matching route description does not make them interchangeable: the set of charges must be checked against each individual record. [1]
Timeline of the case
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 21.12.2023 | Federal warrant issued by the Central District of California. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
