Drug Kingpin Jordy Amaya Convicted of Cocaine Smuggling

DEL RIO, Texas – The grim reaper of the drug trade has met his fate. Jordy Alexander Amaya, a 27-year-old U.S. citizen with Mexican ties, was convicted by a federal jury on all counts related to trafficking cocaine from Mexico into the United States.

In a stunning turn of events, Amaya was caught at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry on September 16, 2024, when Customs and Border Protection officers discovered nearly two kilograms of cocaine hidden in his vehicle. His connection to a Texas-based drug trafficking organization (DTO) was laid bare during the trial, revealing a sinister web of methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl distribution.

Records indicate that Amaya has been crossing into the U.S. with the DTO’s known vehicles since 2022. On October 3, 2024, he was indicted on four counts: conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to import cocaine, and importation of cocaine.

The judge has handed down a chilling sentence for the drug kingpin, with each count carrying a possible five to 40 years in federal prison. The fine for each offense could reach up to $5 million, totaling a staggering $20 million potential penalty.

U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas was quick to announce the conviction, underscoring the government’s relentless pursuit of drug traffickers. Homeland Security Investigations took the lead in this investigation, with Assistant U.S. Attorneys Warsame Galaydh and Tyler Fleming prosecuting the case.

This conviction is a significant victory in Operation Take Back America, a nationwide effort to dismantle cartels, eliminate transnational criminal organizations, and protect communities from violent crime. The initiative leverages the full resources of the Department of Justice, including Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN).