HOUSTON – A massive cocaine operation that spanned the state of Texas has been dealt a crushing blow with the sentencing of one of its key players. Jose Jaime Solis Jr., a 35-year-old Magnolia resident, has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine.
According to court documents, Solis and his co-defendant Ramon Sanchez were engaged in a scheme to transport cocaine via bus from Laredo to Houston. In March 2016, agents obtained video footage that showed Solis delivering a suitcase packed with more than 12 kilograms of cocaine to a bus in Laredo that was bound for Houston.
Solis ultimately admitted responsibility for the cocaine discovered in the suitcase. The Drug Enforcement Administration and Border Patrol conducted the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force Operation, which brought an end to the operation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney John D. Jocher is prosecuting the case, and both men have been and will remain in custody as they face the consequences of their actions.
U.S. District Judge Nancy Atlas handed Solis a sentence of 120 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release. The sentence was handed down on an unspecified date.
Sanchez, 26 of Laredo, also pleaded guilty and is set for sentencing May 25, 2017. The case is a sobering reminder of the devastating impact of cocaine trafficking on our communities.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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