ST. CROIX, USVI – The grim tale of drug trafficking took another dark turn as Alejandro Marva-Romero, a 33-year-old Venezuelan national, was sentenced to serve 41 months in federal prison for his role in a massive cocaine-smuggling operation.
In a shocking display of brazen criminal activity, Marva-Romero and two accomplices attempted to transport 87 kilograms of cocaine from the high seas back to St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Their plan was foiled when law enforcement tracked their boat and apprehended them at Knight’s Bay beach.
Judge Raymond L. Finch handed down the sentence on March 14, 2017, also imposing a five-year supervised release term and ordering Marva-Romero to pay a $100 special assessment fee. The defendant pleaded guilty to possession of cocaine with intent to distribute back in September 2016.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) conducted the investigation that led to Marva-Romero’s capture, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Alphonso G. Andrews, Jr., taking the case to prosecution. The drugs were seized after Marva-Romero and his co-defendants offloaded the illicit cargo from a supply vessel onto St. Croix’s shores.
Marva-Romero’s sentence is a stark reminder of the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the Caribbean, where law enforcement agencies continue to work tirelessly to dismantle criminal operations that threaten public safety.
With the DEA and federal prosecutors successfully bringing this case to a close, Marva-Romero will now face the consequences of his actions behind bars. His conviction serves as a warning to others who may consider engaging in similar criminal endeavors.
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Key Facts
- State: Virgin Islands
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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