Christopher Schulgen, Meth Distribution, Texas 2020

State: Texas
Category: Drug Trafficking
Source: <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdtx/pr/houston-man-admits-attempting-distribute-meth-rgv" style="color:#cc0000;" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">DOJ Press Release ÃƒÂ¢Ã¢â‚¬Â Ã¢â‚¬â€

A Houston man has pleaded guilty to attempting to transport nearly 40 kilograms of pure methamphetamine in Texas, according to a federal court conviction announced by Acting U.S. Attorney Jennifer B. Lowery.

On December 24, 2020, Christopher Schulgen, 34, approached the Javier Vega Jr. checkpoint near Sarita driving a Toyota Camry. A K-9 unit alerted to his vehicle, prompting authorities to refer him to secondary inspection.

During the inspection, authorities discovered 44 bundles of a white powdery substance hidden under the back seat, in factory voids of the door panels, and the rear quarter panels of the vehicle. The bundles were later determined to be 39.58 kilograms of pure methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $800,000.

The U.S. District Judge David S. Morales will impose sentencing on June 2. At that time, Schulgen faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to life in federal prison, along with a possible $10 million maximum fine.

Schulgen has been in custody pending sentencing and will remain there until the scheduled sentencing date.

The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and Customs and Border Protection. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sara Popejoy is prosecuting the case.

The guilty plea is a significant blow to those involved in the illicit methamphetamine trade in Texas. The conviction and potential sentencing demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement to disrupting and dismantling these networks.

The case serves as a reminder of the dangers and consequences associated with drug trafficking. The estimated street value of the seized methamphetamine highlights the devastating impact of this crime on communities.

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