Medina Found Guilty of Fentanyl and Meth Trafficking

A jury in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Colorado has found Leonardo Medina of Denver guilty of conspiracy to commit methamphetamine, distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, and distribution and possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. The verdict was reached after a five-day trial.

According to evidence presented at the trial, Medina operated a large-scale drug-trafficking organization in Colorado. Medina supplied bulk methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to subordinate dealers in Denver and Colorado Springs throughout 2021 and 2022. In July 2022, the Defendant coordinated the delivery of more than 40 pounds of methamphetamine from Mexico for his drug-trafficking organization.

The load of methamphetamine was seized by law enforcement in Texas at the request of investigators in Colorado. Homeland Security Investigations and the Denver Police Department conducted the investigation.

The prosecution was handled by Assistant United States Attorneys Dustin Andre-Vandenberg and Sonia Dave. Medina faces charges of one count of conspiracy to commit methamphetamine, one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, two counts of distribution and possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, and one count of distribution and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a substance containing methamphetamine.

The case number is 23-cr-00049-PAB. Medina is currently awaiting sentencing. The exact date of sentencing has not been announced.

Medina’s operation supplied bulk methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to subordinate dealers in Denver and Colorado Springs. The full extent of the operation’s reach and impact is still being investigated.

Medina’s guilty verdict marks the end of a lengthy investigation into his operation. The verdict serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking in Colorado and beyond.

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