Jaime Castillo Gomez, Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine, Iowa 2016

Council Bluffs Man Sentenced to 168 Months in Prison for Methamphetamine Conspiracy

Council Bluffs, IA – On August 3, 2016, Jaime Castillo Gomez, 39, of Mexico City, Mexico, was sentenced to 168 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. This comes after an investigation by law enforcement into methamphetamine trafficking in the Omaha-Council Bluffs metro area.

According to court documents, Castillo Gomez conspired with multiple individuals to distribute at least 1.5 kilograms of methamphetamine in the Southern District of Iowa and elsewhere. This conspiracy occurred from at least November 2014 to September 2015.

The investigation into Castillo Gomez was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Greater Omaha Safe Streets Task Force and the Southwest Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Task Force. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

As part of his sentence, Castillo Gomez will also serve a five-year term of supervised release following his imprisonment. This is a significant blow to those involved in the distribution of methamphetamine in the Omaha-Council Bluffs area.

The prosecution of Castillo Gomez is a testament to the dedication of law enforcement agencies in the region. Their tireless efforts have helped to make the community safer and have brought those responsible for the distribution of methamphetamine to justice.

This case serves as a reminder of the importance of continued efforts to combat methamphetamine trafficking in the region. The community can be assured that the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to hold those responsible accountable.

Defendant: Jaime Castillo Gomez

Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to Distribute Methamphetamine

City and State: Council Bluffs, IA

Date: August 3, 2016

Sentence: 168 months in prison and a five-year term of supervised release

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