Five Men Charged with Trafficking 57 Pounds of Crystal Methamphetamine in Oklahoma City

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — In a major blow to the crystal methamphetamine trade, five men have been charged with conspiracy to possess and actually possessing approximately 57 pounds of the highly addictive substance, commonly known as "ice," with intent to distribute.

The defendants, Jose Eduardo Osuna Valdez (also known as "Lalo"), 25, Brian Jesus Garcia-Pena (also known as "Chino"), 18, Jesus Hernandez-Carillo (also known as "Jesus Jesse Hernandez"), 20, Jose Irai Garcia–Pena, 20, and Gael Guadalupe Zanuedo-Arredondo, 20, all from Mexico, face federal charges in the Western District of Oklahoma.

According to the complaint affidavit, law enforcement received a tip on April 10, 2013, regarding a shipment of crystal methamphetamine being delivered to Oklahoma City. Surveillance tracked the drug shipment being transferred from the transport vehicle (a white 1997 Acura) to a black Nissan Armada in the parking lot of the Flying-J truck stop located at Interstate 40 and Morgan Road, in Oklahoma City. Surveillance tracked the Armada to 4348 N.W. 12th Street, in Oklahoma City, where law enforcement converged to arrest the five defendants.

Approximately 57 pounds of crystal methamphetamine "ice" was recovered from the vehicle, with an estimated street value exceeding $2.5 million. If convicted, the defendants each face no less than ten years and up to life in prison, plus a $10,000,000 fine.

The public is reminded that the complaint is merely an accusation and that the defendants are each presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. This case is the result of an investigation by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office, Oklahoma County Sheriff’s Department, Canadian County Sheriff’s Department, Norman Police Department, Edmond Police Department, Duncan Police Department, Moore Police Department, District-21 Drug Task Force, District-6 Drug Task Force, COMIT Task Force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Air Training Center, and the Oklahoma National Guard-Counter Drug Unit.

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David Peterrmann. The defendants are currently in custody, awaiting trial. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.

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