MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Angelica Pino Peralta, 37, of Burnsville, is headed to federal prison after being sentenced to 24 months for her role in a significant heroin trafficking operation. The sentencing, handed down May 17, 2019, by Chief Judge John R. Tunheim in U.S. District Court, brings a measure of closure to a case that exposed a substantial flow of narcotics into the region.
The bust originated on October 10, 2018, when law enforcement executed a search warrant at Peralta’s Burnsville apartment. The search yielded a shocking discovery: over eight pounds – a staggering 3,662.73 grams – of heroin. Peralta didn’t contest the evidence, pleading guilty on January 22, 2019, to one count of possession with intent to distribute the deadly opioid.
According to court documents, Peralta admitted she wasn’t holding the heroin for personal use. She intended to push the drugs onto the streets, fueling addiction and profiting from misery. U.S. Attorney Erica H. MacDonald made the announcement, emphasizing the seriousness of the crime and the commitment of federal authorities to dismantling drug networks.
The investigation was a collaborative effort, involving the Cannon River Drug and Violent Offender Task Force, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA). These agencies worked tirelessly to gather evidence and build a solid case against Peralta, demonstrating the power of interagency cooperation in combating drug crime.
Beyond the prison sentence, Peralta faces three years of supervised release upon her completion of the 24-month term. However, her troubles may not end there. As a Mexican national, she is also potentially subject to deportation, meaning this conviction could lead to her removal from the United States. Assistant U.S. Attorney Tom Hollenhorst skillfully prosecuted the case, securing the conviction and appropriate sentence.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on any further developments. The fight against drug trafficking is far from over, and we remain dedicated to exposing the individuals and networks who prey on our communities. For more information, visit the United States Attorney’s Office, District of Minnesota, at (612) 664-5600.
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Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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