Omaha, NE – Pedro Aguirre-Ortiz, a 27-year-old Mexican citizen, was sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for selling large quantities of methamphetamine and cocaine.
According to court records, Aguirre-Ortiz was convicted of one count of distributing methamphetamine and one count of distributing cocaine.
On three separate occasions between August 2018 and February 13, 2019, Aguirre-Ortiz sold several ounces of cocaine to a confidential source. On October 16, 2018, he sold a confidential source 8 ounces of methamphetamine.
The sales took place in the Omaha metro area, specifically outside of the El Catrin restaurant at 6500 Railroad Avenue.
The investigation into Aguirre-Ortiz began in November 2017, as part of a larger operation targeting a suspected drug trafficking ring operating in the area.
Following his release from prison, Aguirre-Ortiz will be required to serve a 5-year term of supervised release. There is no parole in the federal system.
Aguirre-Ortiz’s sentence also includes deportation to his home country of Mexico upon completion of his prison term.
The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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