Antonio Curo, Fentanyl Trafficking, Texas 2023

A Houston man is facing federal charges after allegedly distributing fentanyl that led to the death of two individuals.

According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, Antonio Curo, 24, was ordered to remain in custody after a court found him to be a danger to the community and a flight risk.

Curo is charged with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl resulting in death or serious bodily injury as well as six substantive counts of distribution of fentanyl from August 2023 through April 2024.

The indictment alleges that Curo was a member of a 13-month conspiracy to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl, which resulted in the death of two individuals.

One of the victims, a 24-year-old male, died in Connecticut in December 2023 after ingesting pills that Curo had sent via mail through a social media and instant messaging service.

Another victim, a 16-year-old female, died in January 2024 after consuming pills that contained fentanyl. Curo had provided the pills to her, according to the allegations.

Curo also allegedly distributed fentanyl that resulted in the death of a 16-year-old female in Iowa in January 2024.

The indictment also alleges that Curo had several pills in his possession at the time of his arrest, including a pill with the imprint 'M-30' that contained fentanyl.

Curo faces a mandatory minimum of 20 years imprisonment and up to life as well as a maximum $10 million possible fine if convicted.

Mikalob Hill, 24, of Houston is also charged in relation to the case.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/local-men-charged-distributing-fentanyl-resulting-death-two