Missael Gonzalez Terrazas, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Florida 2019
Missael Gonzalez Terrazas Sentenced to Seven Years for Methamphetamine Trafficking
Ocala, Florida – In a significant blow to the illicit drug trade, Senior United States District Judge James D. Whittemore, Jr. has handed down a seven-year prison sentence to Missael Gonzalez Terrazas (23, Ocala) for possessing at least 500 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.
According to court records, Terrazas was apprehended by law enforcement while in possession of more than four kilograms of pure methamphetamine and $9,000 in cash. This staggering amount of illegal narcotics and cash demonstrates the severity of Terrazas's crime.
Terrazas, a citizen of Mexico and residing in the United States illegally, had pleaded guilty to the charges on May 28, 2019. Following his prison sentence, he will be deported from the United States, a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit activities while in the country.
The investigation into Terrazas's activities was led by the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney William S. Hamilton.
The severity of the sentence should serve as a warning to those involved in the illicit drug trade. The Ocala community can rest a little easier knowing that justice has been served in this case.
Missael Gonzalez Terrazas, 23, of Ocala, Florida, was sentenced to seven years in federal prison for possessing at least 500 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it.
Terrazas's sentence highlights the consequences of engaging in illicit activities while in the United States. As a reminder, the U.S. government takes a strong stance against drug trafficking and will prosecute those involved to the fullest extent of the law.
Defendant: Missael Gonzalez Terrazas
Criminal Charges: Possessing at least 500 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it
City and State: Ocala, Florida
Date of Crime: Not specified
Sentence or Outcome: Seven years in federal prison
Dollar Amounts: $9,000 in cash
Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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