Raymond Lawrence González (Raymond Lawrence Gonzales) is a suspect in a drug case in New Mexico who is wanted by the FBI. The published account centres on a vehicle being stopped on 17 April 2024 and the discovery of approximately 72 kilograms of fentanyl tablets. [1]
Brief background
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Name in sources | Raymond Lawrence Gonzales |
| Date of birth | 17 March 1965 — according to the FBI file |
| Jurisdiction and international links | USA; Arizona; New Mexico |
| Legal status | Listed on the FBI’s wanted list; facing criminal charges in the US |
| Other names and aliases | Mark Zamora; Lawrence |
From a roadside check to a federal warrant
According to the FBI, González was driving the vehicle, which had travelled from Arizona to Albuquerque. The discovery of the consignment formed the basis for further federal prosecution. An individual arrest warrant was issued on 25 June 2024 in New Mexico County. [1]
The charge is possession of at least 400 grams of fentanyl with intent to distribute. The statutory threshold of 400 grams and the reported weight of the tablets, approximately 72 kilograms, refer to different things; they cannot be presented as two conflicting weight figures from a single expert analysis. [1]
Names and identifiers
The wanted notice lists the aliases ‘Mark Zamora’ and ‘Lawrence’, a date of birth of 17 March 1965 and a photograph. The source does not identify him as the head of a cartel nor does it establish the role of other individuals in the supply; such details have not been added to the file. [1]
Timeline of the case
| Date | The incident |
|---|---|
| 17.04.2024 | The vehicle stop and the discovery of the tablets. |
| 25.06.2024 | Federal warrant in New Mexico. |
Verified on 4 November 2026. The status of the case is based on the sources cited; charges and allegations do not constitute a conviction.
