Cocaine Trafficking Lands South Texas Man 10 Years in Prison
A 40-year-old Rio Grande City man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking operation, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.
Adolfo Alvarez III, 40, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine on August 28. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzalez Ramos has now sentenced Alvarez to 120 months in federal prison, to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release.
The investigation into Alvarez’s activities began on June 28, when law enforcement learned of a green tractor-trailer possibly involved in narcotics trafficking. Later that day, Alvarez approached the Border Patrol checkpoint near Falfurrias driving a vehicle matching that description.
Upon questioning, Alvarez stated he was ‘hauling produce.’ However, a secondary inspection revealed irregularities, and an x-ray revealed suspicious packages.
Law enforcement searched the vehicle and discovered approximately 40 bundles of cocaine weighing 49.5 kilograms. The packages, wrapped in black tape, were hidden beneath the bottom mattress in the sleeper area.
Alvarez will remain in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation along with Border Patrol, while Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary Bird prosecuted the case.
The sentencing is a significant blow to those involved in cocaine trafficking in the region. U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei commended the efforts of the law enforcement agencies involved in the case, stating, ‘This sentence should serve as a warning to those involved in narcotics trafficking that we will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle their operations.’
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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