( Couple accused of smuggling illegal pesticides and veterinary drugs)....The US Department of Justice announced the sentencing for the couple.

Otilio Rodriguez Toledo and his wife Alicia Aispuro Hernandez are residents of Thermal. They were accused of smuggling Mexican pesticides and veterinary drugs into the United States through the Calexico Port of Entry and distributing them throughout the United States. The pesticides and Veterinary drugs were not approved for use in the US. Toledo was sentenced to 5 months in prison, followed by 24 months supervised release. Hernandez was sentenced to time served followed by 18 months supervised released. Both were ordered to jointly pay $2.19 million in forfeiture