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Emerson Reyes-Andrade, a 32-year-old illegal alien from San Salvador, El Salvador, was involved in a large-scale methamphetamine distribution conspiracy in Omaha, Nebraska, and Council Bluffs, Iowa. On September 4, 2024, Reyes-Andrade delivered approximately two pounds of methamphetamine to a cooperating witness in Omaha. The investigation led to the discovery of approximately 110 pounds of methamphetamine at an Omaha residence on November 21, 2024. Reyes-Andrade was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on July 2, 2026. He will be deported after serving his sentence.
The conspiracy was part of a larger network of methamphetamine distribution that involved a Mexican source of supply. The Homeland Security Task Force, established by Executive Order 14159, worked to identify and investigate the criminal organization behind the methamphetamine distribution.
The investigation and prosecution of Reyes-Andrade were the result of a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies, including the Homeland Security Task Force. The task force aims to eliminate criminal cartels, foreign gangs, and transnational criminal organizations operating in the United States and abroad.
Reyes-Andrade’s sentence reflects the severity of the crime and the impact of methamphetamine distribution on communities. The case highlights the importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies in combating drug trafficking and organized crime.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Nebraska
- Location: NE
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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