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Houma Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Distribution Conspiracy
Anthony Monreal-Fabela, 22, of Houma, Louisiana, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(C), and 846, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans.
According to court documents, Monreal-Fabela was arrested on July 27, 2022 when he conspired with his co-defendant, Diogo Hernandez, to possess with intent to distribute twenty kilograms of cocaine that had been smuggled into the Port of New Orleans via a container ship.
Monreal-Fabela faces up to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $1,000,000, at least three years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
This case was investigated by the United States Homeland Security Investigations, United States Customs and Border Protection and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office. The prosecution is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney J. Benjamin Myers of the Narcotics Unit.
Monreal-Fabela’s guilty plea is the result of an ongoing investigation into the distribution of cocaine in the region. The case is a reminder of the dangers of cocaine trafficking and the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat it.
Monreal-Fabela is scheduled to be sentenced on a date to be determined. He remains in custody pending sentencing.
This case is a testament to the dedication and hard work of the law enforcement agencies involved in this investigation. We will continue to work tirelessly to bring those responsible for cocaine trafficking to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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