Victor Esquivel, Cocaine Trafficking, Louisiana 2018
Victor Esquivel, 27, Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Trafficking in Louisiana
A Texas man has pleaded guilty to conspiring to transport 28 kilograms of cocaine in Louisiana, a crime that could land him in prison for the rest of his life.
VICTOR ESQUIVEL, 27, of Brownsville, Texas, recently pled guilty to conspiring to distribute and to possess with the intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride. His sentencing is scheduled for March 28, 2018.
According to court documents, ESQUIVEL, along with co-defendants ROEL RANGEL and KEVIN DECUIR, conspired to distribute approximately 28 kilograms of cocaine hydrochloride.
RANGEL pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute or to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride and is scheduled to be sentenced on February 28, 2018.
ESQUIVEL faces a sentence of imprisonment of at least ten years and up to life, followed by at least 5 years of supervised release. He also faces a fine of up to $10,000,000 and a mandatory $100 special assessment.
Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the Department of Homeland Security and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office. Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas D. Moses is in charge of the prosecution.
The case is a stark reminder of the dangers of cocaine trafficking in the United States. The DEA reports that cocaine is one of the most widely used illicit substances in the country, with thousands of users and dealers involved in the trade every year.
ESQUIVEL's sentence will be determined by Judge Ivan L. R. Lemelle. His guilty plea marks a significant victory for law enforcement in the fight against cocaine trafficking in Louisiana.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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