A 46-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 132 months in federal prison for his role in a massive fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking operation in Washington state.
Jose Bautista Andrade was found guilty of trafficking thousands of fentanyl pills and nearly 84 pounds of methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Washington, according to court documents.
Andrade had been working with a Mexican-based drug dealer, making regular trips to California to pick up the drugs, storing them at his home and storage units in the Yakima area, and delivering them to customers in Western Washington.
The FBI conducted two controlled purchases of methamphetamine from Andrade in October and November 2023, totaling four pounds of the drug.
On February 6, 2024, law enforcement agents executed search warrants at Andrade’s home and a storage unit, finding nearly 5 pounds of fentanyl pills, 84 pounds of methamphetamine, and four firearms.
Chief United States District Judge Stanley A. Bastian noted the significant amount of drugs involved in the case and that Andrade was a major player in the trafficking operation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ben Seal was praised by Acting U.S. Attorney Richard R. Barker for his work in bringing the case to a successful resolution.
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Key Facts
- State: Washington
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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