A 19-year-old man from Reynosa, Mexico, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for importing cocaine into the United States.
Cesar Morales Jr. pleaded guilty to the charge on September 14, and on April 24, 2024, U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez ordered him to serve a 120-month sentence.
Morales attempted to make entry into the United States through the Hidalgo Port of Entry in Hidalgo, Texas, on July 15, 2023. He was the driver and sole occupant of a vehicle.
During secondary inspection, law enforcement discovered irregularities in the fuel tank. Authorities subsequently found 20 packages of cocaine inside that tank.
Morales subsequently admitted he was importing the cocaine into the United States in exchange for payment.
Homeland Security Investigations and Customs and Border Protection conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Devin V. Walker prosecuted the case.
Morales is a resident of Reynosa, Mexico, and was charged with importing cocaine into the United States. The exact criminal charge is importing 21 kilograms of cocaine.
The city and state where the crime took place are Hidalgo, Texas. The exact date of the crime is July 15, 2023.
The sentence or outcome of the case is 10 years in prison.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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