Emeterio Sepulveda-Moreno, Methamphetamine Charge, Nebraska 2021

OMAHA, Nebraska - Methamphetamine has wreaked havoc on our communities for far too long, and today, we have a victory in the fight against this scourge. Emeterio Sepulveda-Moreno, a 43-year-old Mexican national, was sentenced to 135 months in prison for his role in a massive methamphetamine distribution ring in Omaha, Nebraska.

According to court documents, Sepulveda-Moreno was involved in a conspiracy to distribute hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine in the Omaha area. On June 22, 2021, law enforcement executed a search warrant on an Omaha residence and found 28 one-pound packages of crystal meth, as well as $18,754 in narcotics proceeds.

A cooperating defendant, who was previously sentenced to 151 months in prison, had been working with Sepulveda-Moreno to distribute the methamphetamine. During a post-arrest interview, the cooperator identified Sepulveda-Moreno as the individual responsible for delivering the methamphetamine to the Omaha area.

Further investigation revealed that Sepulveda-Moreno had delivered the methamphetamine to the cooperator on June 19, 2021, at an Omaha gas station. Surveillance footage from the gas station showed the cooperator giving Sepulveda-Moreno a black suitcase containing drug proceeds in exchange for the methamphetamine.

The $18,754 seized during the investigation had previously been forfeited to the United States as proceeds from narcotics trafficking. Sepulveda-Moreno will serve his 135-month sentence in a federal prison and will be deported to Mexico upon completion of his term.

This case was the result of a joint investigation by Homeland Security Investigations. The sentencing is a significant blow to the methamphetamine distribution ring and serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in such criminal activity.

Nebraskans can rest a little easier knowing that Sepulveda-Moreno will be behind bars for a significant amount of time. It's a testament to the tireless work of law enforcement and the justice system that we are able to bring these individuals to justice and keep our communities safe.

The case against Sepulveda-Moreno serves as a reminder of the dangers of methamphetamine and the devastating impact it has on our communities. We must continue to work together to prevent the spread of this drug and support those affected by it.

Defendant: Emeterio Sepulveda-Moreno

Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

City and State: Omaha, Nebraska

Exact Date: June 22, 2021 (arrest date)

Sentence or Outcome: 135 months in prison

Dollar Amounts: $18,754 (narcotics proceeds)

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ne/pr/mexican-national-sentenced-more-11-years-prison-methamphetamine-charge