McALLEN, Texas – In a stunning blow to the illicit narcotics trade, a federal judge has ordered a 40-year-old Mexican national to serve 57 months in federal prison for possessing narcotics with the intent to distribute.
Miguel Angel Reyes-Sanchez, a non-U.S. citizen, pleaded guilty to the charges on August 2, 2024. The court heard additional evidence that described Reyes-Sanchez’s role in the drug trafficking organization, as well as his involvement in multiple transactions.
According to authorities, the investigation revealed that on April 2, 2024, Reyes-Sanchez placed a white cardboard box into a silver Buick that Cesar Gonzales was driving. A traffic stop led to the discovery of 3.5 kilograms of cocaine inside the vehicle. Gonzales attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended by law enforcement.
A month later, law enforcement observed Reyes-Sanchez in another drug transaction, which resulted in the discovery of an additional 49.2 kilograms of cocaine. Reyes-Sanchez admitted that he knew he was transporting the drugs on that date and that he had provided the cocaine to Gonzales.
The drugs from both instances had an estimated street value of $1.2 million. Gonzales, 24, of McAllen, had also pleaded guilty and was previously sentenced to 24 months in federal prison.
The Drug Enforcement Administration conducted the investigation with the assistance of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Assistant U.S. Attorney Jose A. Garcia prosecuted the case.
Miguel Angel Reyes-Sanchez, a 40-year-old Mexican national, was ordered to serve 57 months in federal prison for possessing narcotics with the intent to distribute.
Reyes-Sanchez will remain in custody pending transfer to a Federal Bureau of Prisons facility to be determined in the near future.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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