FORT MEYERS, FLORIDA – A 32-year-old man from Fort Myers has been sentenced for his role in a cocaine conspiracy that spanned across the country.
According to authorities, MIGUEL GAMEZ was sentenced to 70 months in prison for his involvement in a plot to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride. He was also ordered to serve 3 years of supervised release following his term of imprisonment.
The charges against GAMEZ stem from his guilty plea on June 21, 2017, to conspiring with others to distribute cocaine hydrochloride and to obstructing justice by attempting to destroy a cellular telephone.
U.S. Attorney Peter Strasser praised the work of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations in investigating the matter.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jonathan L. Shih is in charge of the prosecution.
GAMEZ’s sentence was handed down by Chief Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown.
The case against GAMEZ is a stark reminder of the dangers of cocaine trafficking and the need for continued vigilance in the fight against organized crime.
Federal law enforcement agencies will continue to work tirelessly to disrupt and dismantle these networks, bringing those responsible to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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