Fernando Garcia, a 30-year-old man from Anthony, New Mexico, was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking operation.

Garcia and his co-conspirator Eddie Velarde-Carmona, 34, of San Luis, Arizona, were arrested on May 8, 2014, after attempting to sell methamphetamine to undercover FBI agents.

According to the criminal complaint, Garcia and Velarde-Carmona had previously sold approximately 564 grams of methamphetamine to the undercover agent for $8,000.00 on April 17, 2014.

On the date of the arrest, FBI agents uncovered approximately 1019 grams of methamphetamine in Garcia’s vehicle.

Garcia and Velarde-Carmona were subsequently indicted on Aug. 20, 2014, and charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, distribution of methamphetamine, and possession of methamphetamine.

Garcia pled guilty to a felony information on Oct. 28, 2014, and admitted to selling methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent.

Garcia will serve 46 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release for his conviction.

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