California Man Indicted for Importing More Than 100 Pounds of Methamphetamine from Mexico

David Daniel Gallegos, a 21-year-old man from Pomona, California, has been indicted on two counts: Importation of Methamphetamine and Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine.

According to officials, on March 14, 2023, Gallegos attempted to enter the United States from Mexico via the San Luis Port of Entry in San Luis, Arizona. Customs and Border Protection officers conducted an inspection of his vehicle and discovered 103 packages hidden within the doors, rear quarter panel, and center console.

The total weight of the packages was 104.47 pounds, and they contained a white substance that field-tested positive for the presence of methamphetamine.

Each count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000,000, and up to lifetime supervised release.

An indictment is merely a method of charging a person with criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The investigation is being conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, Yuma Office, and Assistant United States Attorney Joseph K. Nwoga, District of Arizona, Yuma, is handling the prosecution.

Gallegos’ case has been assigned the number CR-23-00553-DLR. The United States Attorney’s Office, District of Arizona, can be reached at http://www.justice.gov/usao/az/ or on Twitter @USAO_AZ for the latest news.

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