Hernandez-Coronado’s $1M Cocaine Empire Crumbles

A 42-year-old man from San Antonio, Texas, has been brought to justice for his role in a massive cocaine trafficking operation that raked in over $1 million in revenue.

Hernandez-Coronado, who pleaded guilty to the charges, faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison and up to life behind bars.

According to court documents, the investigation into Hernandez-Coronado’s operation began in 2023, when authorities discovered that he was using the dark web to purchase cocaine from suppliers in Mexico.

Over the course of the investigation, authorities seized over $1 million in cash, as well as several kilograms of cocaine, from Hernandez-Coronado’s properties.

In a statement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas said, ‘The guilty plea by Hernandez-Coronado is a significant blow to the cocaine trafficking ring and sends a clear message to those involved in this type of activity: we will do everything in our power to bring you to justice.’

When asked for comment, a spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Justice said that the case was a prime example of the department’s commitment to disrupting and dismantling major cocaine trafficking operations.

Hernandez-Coronado is set to be sentenced on May 15, 2024, and will be represented by attorney Jameson P. Fagan.

The case is a result of an investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

As the Grimy Times continues to cover this story, we will provide updates on Hernandez-Coronado’s sentencing and any further developments in the case.