Luis Jordan, Methamphetamine Distribution, Nebraska 2012

**Methamphetamine Ring Busted in Grand Island, Nebraska**

Luis Jordan, a 36-year-old resident of Central Nebraska, has been sentenced to 60 months imprisonment for his involvement in a methamphetamine distribution ring in Grand Island, Nebraska.

According to the United States Attorney Deborah R. Gilg, Jordan was convicted of distributing methamphetamine in the area. The investigation revealed that on November 4, 2011, and November 8, 2011, Jordan sold a total of 20 grams (about ¾ of an ounce) of 95% pure methamphetamine to a cooperating witness who was working with law enforcement in Grand Island.

Furthermore, on October 20, 2012, Jordan set up a deal to sell 5 ounces of methamphetamine to a cooperating witness in Duncan, Nebraska. However, law enforcement intervened, and Jordan was stopped at the meeting location. Officers located a stuffed animal in the cargo area of his Chevrolet Tahoe that contained a Crown Royal bag, which had the methamphetamine inside.

The Central Nebraska Drug and Safe Streets Task Force in Grand Island and Specialized Narcotics Abuse Reduction Effort (SNARE) Drug Task Force in Columbus were responsible for the investigation of this case.

**Mandatory Facts:**

Luis Jordan, the defendant, was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment, to be followed by 4 years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay a $100 special assessment. The crime dates back to November 4, 2011, and November 8, 2011, when Jordan sold methamphetamine to a cooperating witness. The exact date of the sentencing is not mentioned in the press release. The crime occurred in Grand Island, Nebraska.

The exact amount of methamphetamine sold by Jordan is 20 grams (about ¾ of an ounce), with a purity of 95%. Additionally, he attempted to sell 5 ounces of methamphetamine on October 20, 2012.

The investigation and subsequent sentencing are a significant blow to the methamphetamine distribution ring in Central Nebraska. Law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to combat the growing problem of methamphetamine use in the region.

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