Rey Ramirez, Cocaine and Marijuana Conspiracy, Illinois 2016

Convicted Drug Trafficker Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison

A federal judge in Illinois handed down a harsh sentence to Rey Ramirez, a 48-year-old resident of the Rio Grande Valley, for his role in a massive cocaine and marijuana conspiracy.

According to the sentencing hearing, Ramirez was found guilty of conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana. The evidence presented revealed that during the conspiracy, Ramirez arranged for the transportation of over 2,000 pounds of marijuana to Ohio and Georgia, as well as agreeing to distribute 21 kilograms of cocaine to distributors in Missouri.

The investigation, conducted under the auspices of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), was a joint effort between federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigations.

Assistant United States Attorney Monica A. Stump led the prosecution of Ramirez, who will serve a 120-month sentence in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Additionally, Ramirez was ordered to pay a $100 special assessment fee.

The judge’s decision was influenced by several factors, including Ramirez’s age, health, prior criminal record, and the extent of his involvement in the conspiracy. Given the mandatory minimum sentence required by federal law, Ramirez’s sentence reflects the severity of his crimes.

As the investigation and prosecution of organized crime continue, the people of Illinois can rest a little easier knowing that those who engage in large-scale drug trafficking will face the full weight of the law.

Details of the case, including the exact dates and amounts involved, are as follows:

Mandatory Facts:

Defendant: Rey Ramirez, 48, Rio Grande Valley resident

Criminal Charges: Conspiring to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute cocaine and marijuana

City and State: Illinois

Exact Date: July 14, 2016

Sentence or Outcome: 120 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment fee

Dollar Amounts: None

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