Gabriel A. Garcia, Cocaine Trafficking, Pennsylvania 2024

COCAINE AND FENTANYL TRAFFICKERS INDICTED IN PITTSBURGH

Two residents of Los Angeles, California, have been indicted on charges of violating federal narcotics laws in Pittsburgh, PA. Gabriel A. Garcia, age 26, and Alvaro Medina Elenes, age 44, were named in a two-count indictment by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh, PA, on charges of violating federal narcotics laws, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.

According to the Indictment, on or about May 26, 2021, Garcia and Elenes did knowingly, intentionally, and unlawfully conspire to and did possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine and 400 grams or more of fentanyl.

The law provides for a maximum total sentence of not less than ten years in prison and up to life, a fine not to exceed $10,000,000, and a term of supervised release of at least five years. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the actual sentence imposed would be based upon the seriousness of the offense and the prior criminal history, if any, of the defendant.

Assistant United States Attorney Rebecca L. Silinski is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Pennsylvania State Police conducted the traffic stop leading to the seizure of the controlled substances and special agents with Homeland Security Investigations conducted the investigation leading to the Indictment in this case.

An indictment is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. This case is a stark reminder of the ongoing threat posed by drug traffickers in our communities. As we continue to work to dismantle these networks, we remain committed to bringing those responsible to justice.

The investigation leading to the indictment was a collaborative effort between the Pennsylvania State Police and Homeland Security Investigations. Their tireless work and dedication to disrupting the flow of illicit substances is invaluable to our efforts to keep our communities safe.

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