HOUSTON – In a shocking case of drug trafficking, a 32-year-old man has been sent to prison following his conviction for conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute meth, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Martin Alejandro Carreno pleaded guilty November 8, 2022. Today, U.S. District Judge Ewing Werlein ordered Carreno to serve 120 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release. At the hearing, the court heard additional testimony about the impact meth has had on individuals, families and communities and noted that deadly drugs lead to disaster.
In March 2022, authorities learned Carreno was selling meth by the kilogram in the Houston area and had recently received a large quantity. Law enforcement conducted a search of his residence and discovered more than 9 kilograms of meth concealed inside a speaker box. The total weight was approximately 9.15 kilograms of meth with a 99% purity level. It had an estimated $500,000 street value.
Carreno will remain in custody pending transfer to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future. The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation with the assistance of Precinct 3 Harris County Constables Office.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stuart A. Burns prosecuted the case. The OCDETF Program is a prosecutor-led, intelligence-driven, multi-agency approach to identifying, disrupting and dismantling the highest-level criminal organizations that threaten the United States.
Carreno’s 10-year prison sentence serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of methamphetamine trafficking in our communities. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement and prosecutors to holding accountable those who engage in this destructive activity.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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