Galveston Man Gets 87 Months for 9 Kilo Cocaine Run

BEAUMONT, TX – Another dealer off the streets. Alan Anthony Gomez, 29, of Galveston, is headed to federal prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine. U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone handed down the 87-month sentence on July 30, 2025, a consequence of a November 2022 traffic stop that exposed a significant drug operation.

The bust unfolded in Liberty County when a vehicle Gomez was riding in was pulled over for a routine traffic violation. It quickly became anything but routine. Law enforcement detected the unmistakable odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle, and the conflicting accounts offered by Gomez and the driver raised immediate red flags. The officers had probable cause, and a search proved their suspicions correct.

Inside the vehicle, officers discovered not just marijuana, but bundles containing a staggering nine kilograms of powder cocaine. Air fresheners, a common tactic to mask the smell of contraband, were also present. Gomez, facing the music, admitted to officers that the bundles contained cocaine, explicitly stating they were not fentanyl – a crucial detail in a climate saturated with the deadly opioid.

Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs announced the sentencing, a clear signal that federal authorities are aggressively pursuing drug traffickers in the Eastern District of Texas. This wasn’t a small-time operation; nine kilos represents a substantial quantity of cocaine intended for distribution, and the length of the sentence reflects the seriousness of the offense.

The successful investigation was a collaborative effort between the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office. These agencies worked together, leveraging their resources and expertise to dismantle this drug pipeline. Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachel Grove skillfully prosecuted the case, securing the conviction and ensuring Gomez faced the full weight of the law.

Gomez’s 87-month sentence sends a stark message to anyone considering engaging in similar criminal activity: the risks far outweigh any potential reward. The Grimy Times will continue to follow federal cases like this one, exposing the underbelly of crime and holding offenders accountable. The Eastern District of Texas remains a key battleground in the ongoing war on drugs, and we’ll be there to report every blow dealt.