Buddy Eugene Gallegos, Drug Trafficking, New Mexico 2022

Albuquerque Man Charged with Drug Trafficking

A Albuquerque man has been charged with multiple counts of drug trafficking and firearm offenses. Buddy Eugene Gallegos, 42, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was indicted on three counts of possession with intent to distribute, one count of felon in possession of a firearm, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.

According to the indictment, on April 13, 2022, Gallegos allegedly possessed 11 firearms and ammunition, knowing he was previously convicted in New Mexico state court for a felony offense, and did so in furtherance of trafficking methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl.

An indictment is only an allegation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. If convicted, Gallegos faces up to life in prison.

The investigation into this case was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s El Paso Division. Assistant United States Attorney Samuel A. Hurtado is prosecuting the case.

The charges against Gallegos include:

• Three counts of possession with intent to distribute
• One count of felon in possession of a firearm
• One count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime

The defendant’s current status is pending trial. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

This case is a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking and firearm offenses in New Mexico and across the United States.

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