Miguel Angel Sanchez Alvarez, 24, of Ceres, California, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison and a $10,000,000 fine.
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“The defendant was pushing a massive amount of deadly ice methamphetamine into our communities, and he will soon face severe consequences for his decision—federal prison without parole,” said U.S. Attorney Charlie Peeler. “I want to thank our local, state and federal law enforcement partners for their efforts in this case.”
The case was investigated by the Lamar County Sheriff’s Office and the DEA. Assistant U.S. Attorney Steven Ouzts is prosecuting the case for the government. Questions can be directed to Pamela Lightsey, Public Information Officer, United States Attorney’s Office, at (478) 621-2603 or Melissa Hodges, Public Affairs Director (Contractor), United States Attorney’s Office, at (478) 765-2362.
Sanchez Alvarez will be sentenced at 10:00 a.m. on January 13, 2021.
Miguel Angel Sanchez Alvarez, a 24-year-old from Ceres, California, was arrested during a routine traffic stop on I-75 in Lamar County, Georgia, carrying more than 80 kilos of “ice” methamphetamine.
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Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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