Jeremy Brown, 27, Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE – Jeremy Brown, 27, of Albuquerque, N.M., was sentenced to 60 months in prison for possessing a firearm while trafficking fentanyl. Brown will be on supervised release for three years after completing his prison sentence.

On July 16, 2018, Brown pled guilty to possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. In entering his guilty plea, Brown admitted that on May 1, 2017, he arranged a meeting to sell fentanyl pills to a customer. DEA agents arrested Brown during this meeting and searched his truck, where they found a canister of fentanyl pills and a .45 caliber pistol in the center console.

Brown admitted that he intended to sell these pills and possessed the pistol to protect himself while selling drugs. His co-defendant, Crystal Campos, 34, also of Albuquerque, pled guilty on Oct. 4, 2018, to charges of conspiracy and distribution of a controlled substance.

This case was investigated by the Albuquerque office of the DEA and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Peter J. Eicker. As part of the government’s commitment to combat the illegal manufacturing and distribution of methamphetamine, heroin, and prescription opioids, and to establish new programs to provide services to victims of the opioid crisis.

The sentencing of Jeremy Brown is a significant step towards addressing the opioid crisis in New Mexico. The sale of fentanyl has devastating consequences, and the possession of a firearm while engaging in this activity is a serious offense.

Brown’s case serves as a reminder of the importance of law enforcement’s efforts to combat the trafficking of illicit substances in New Mexico. This case is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in the state, and it is a significant victory in the fight against the opioid crisis.

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