WILSON ROMERO, Heroin Trafficking, Louisiana 2019
Heroin Trafficker Sentenced to 46 Months Imprisonment
A 55-year-old man from Texas has been sentenced to 46 months imprisonment for his role in a heroin trafficking operation between Texas and Louisiana, according to a recent investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, and Louisiana State Police.
WILSON ROMERO, a resident of Katy, Texas, was found in possession of 994 grams of heroin hidden in a vacuum cleaner in the trunk of his vehicle during a traffic stop on May 6, 2019.
According to court documents, ROMERO admitted to paying $32,000 for the heroin and was trafficking it from Houston to New Orleans.
The defendant previously pled guilty to one count of possession with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B).
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the law enforcement agencies involved in the investigation.
ROMERO was sentenced to 46 months of imprisonment, followed by 2 years of supervised release and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Maria M. Carboni and Jonathan L. Shih.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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