A massive methamphetamine bust in Omaha, Nebraska, has led to a significant sentence for a Mexican man. On October 28, 2020, an undercover officer arranged a controlled purchase of methamphetamine through a known supplier, who told the officer that he would arrange for someone to deliver the methamphetamine.
The supplier, later identified as Jose De Jesus Zazueta-Cano, 45, arrived and provided the undercover officer approximately one pound of methamphetamine. Investigators were then able to identify Zazueta-Cano and determine where he resided.
On November 3, 2020, investigators obtained a warrant authorizing the search of Zazueta-Cano’s apartment located within the basement area of a residence in Omaha. On November 4, 2020, agents arrested Zazueta-Cano as he exited the apartment.
At the time of his arrest, Zazueta-Cano was carrying two trash bags. Investigators searched the trash bags and found another small black grocery sack with $26,105 inside. After Zazueta-Cano was arrested, investigators executed the warrant to search his residence.
The search yielded cellular phones, drug ledgers, and approximately 38 pounds of methamphetamine. The currency seized in this case will be forfeited to the United States.
Zazueta-Cano was sentenced to 120 months’ imprisonment by Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. There is no parole in the federal system. After his release from prison, he will begin a 5-year term of supervised release.
Zazueta-Cano will be deported to Mexico by U.S. immigration authorities when he completes his sentence of imprisonment.
This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Omaha Field Division.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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