Vaping Liquid That Left Minor Unconscious in McAllen Was Facilitated Through Instagram
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Documents from the Hidalgo County Municipal Court reveal that the suspect, 18-year-old Francisco Ariel Cuevas Rivas, delivered the vaping substance to minors using the social media platform Instagram. During the investigation, it was determined that the minors purchased the liquid near their home in Mission, and after being shown a photo lineup, they identified Francisco Ariel Cuevas Rivas, also known as 'Frank,' as the person who sold them the substance containing Benzylpiperazine (BZP). The minors also stated that the deal was made on April 21 for $25, believing the cartridges contained CBD. However, the court document adds that after using the vaping device, there were serious bodily injuries, and the 12-year-old had to be revived with two doses of Narcan. Additionally, the legal document reveals that another student also required medical attention and was diagnosed with possible kidney failure, allegedly related to prolonged exposure to the substance. Later, authorities reported recovering a vaping device with a cartridge containing purple liquid. Analysis confirmed the presence of Benzylpiperazine and Benzoyl Peroxide. Furthermore, at the time of the suspect's arrest on April 29, police investigators stated they found additional evidence inside Cuevas Rivas's vehicle, including electronic devices, cash, a vaping device, and liquids that tested positive for substances like Psilocybin and O-Acetyl Psilocin, both classified under Penalty Group 2. Finally, the legal document highlights that part of the offenses occurred within a drug-free zone, specifically near a school, which aggravates the charges against the accused.
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