Roland Herrera, Fentanyl Trafficking, Ohio 2023

Drug Trafficking Bust in Ohio

A Texas man has been indicted for having one kilogram of fentanyl, three kilograms of heroin, and three kilograms of cocaine, according to a recent indictment.

Roland Herrera, 52, of San Antonio, was indicted on one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine, and one count of interstate travel in aid of racketeering.

Herrera was arrested on December 29 following a traffic stop in Westlake, where he was found to have more than 15 pounds of drugs hidden in his vehicle, according to court documents.

“Fentanyl, heroin, and cocaine have been the source of a long-running mass-casualty event here in Ohio,” said U.S. Attorney Justin Herdman. “This seizure undoubtedly saved lives in our community, and law enforcement will continue prosecuting those who traffic in deadly narcotics while working with other partners to make help available for people who want it.”

The case is being investigated by Homeland Security Investigations, the Cleveland Division of Police, and the Westlake Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Margaret Sweeney.

An indictment is only a charge and is not evidence of guilt. A defendant is entitled to a fair trial in which it will be the government’s burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

If convicted, Herrera’s sentence will be determined by the Court after review of factors unique to this case, including his prior criminal record, if any, his role in the offense, and the characteristics of the violations. In all cases, the sentence will not exceed the statutory maximum and, in most cases, it will be less than the maximum.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/texas-man-indicted-having-one-kilogram-fentanyl-three-kilograms-heroin-and-three