Dallas Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Role in Meth Trafficking Organization
A 28-year-old Dallas man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in a methamphetamine trafficking organization that operated in the Pleasant Grove, Seagoville, and Balch Springs areas.
The organization was dismantled following a law enforcement investigation that began in early January 2016.
The investigation, conducted by the Dallas Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety, led to the seizure of over 6,700 grams of methamphetamine, 13.2 kilograms of methamphetamine oil, 62 grams of marijuana, 2.5 grams of heroin, and 20 ml of gamma hydroxybutyrate (GHB), as well as 12 firearms and $12,379 in cash.
Joshua Diaz, 28, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of a controlled substance in October 2016. He was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Barbara M.G. Lynn to 240 months in federal prison on [no date given].
According to court documents, Diaz supplied an undercover officer with approximately 951 grams of methamphetamine on May 10, 2016. He is responsible for at least 1,550.84 grams of methamphetamine.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Wirmani prosecuted the case.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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