A 25-year-old Honduran national has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine base, cocaine, and heroin in the Tenderloin neighborhood of San Francisco.
Miguel Ramos, 25, was arrested in October 2022 with approximately 3,530 grams (around 7.7 pounds) of fentanyl in various colors located in several different baggies.
He was also found with approximately 54 grams of methamphetamine, 18 grams of cocaine base, 12 grams of cocaine salt, 26 grams of heroin, a large amount of cash, and a digital scale at the time of his arrest.
“Fentanyl is wreaking havoc in our communities, particularly in the Tenderloin,” said United States Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey. “Miguel Ramos cavalierly possessed more than seven pounds of this highly lethal substance for sale. This Office will ensure that dealers like Mr. Ramos face Justice and long prison sentences.”
“Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat our communities have ever faced. The staggering amount of this poison seized from Ramos equates to several thousand potential deadly doses,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Brian M. Clark. “DEA will continue to respond to this unprecedented threat in San Francisco with unprecedented action. Our sustained efforts in the Tenderloin will continue as we work tirelessly to save lives.”
Ramos pleaded guilty in January 2024 to one count of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl and four counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine base, cocaine, and heroin.
The Hon. Richard Seeborg, Chief United States District Judge, handed down the sentence, which also includes three years of supervised release to begin after his prison term is completed.
Ramos was indicted by a federal grand jury on December 13, 2022, and was immediately remanded into custody following his sentencing today.
Assistant U.S. Attorney George Hageman is prosecuting the case with the assistance of Helen Yee. The prosecution is the result of a months-long investigation by the DEA and the San Francisco Police Department.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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