DALLAS, Texas — A Texas man has been sentenced to more than 11 years in federal prison for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and other narcotics on behalf of the Cártel de Jalisco Nueva Generación, a foreign terrorist and drug trafficking organization. The announcement was made by United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Raybould.
Luis Robert Velazquez, 39, of Cockrell Hill, Texas, pled guilty in July 2025 to a drug conspiracy charge, admitting to trafficking narcotics for the cartel. According to plea documents, Velazquez received shipments of approximately 300 kilograms of methamphetamine, 10 to 12 kilograms of heroin, and a kilogram of cocaine from his Mexico-based associates between November 2024 and April 2025. He then distributed the drugs in the Dallas area and laundered the proceeds back to his superiors in Mexico. On January 5, 2026, U.S. Senior District Judge David Godbey sentenced Velazquez to 135 months in federal prison for his role in the conspiracy.
“This case sends a clear message: those who dump poison into our streets will be held accountable,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould. “Prosecuting an affiliate of senior cartel leaders requires years of painstaking work, unwavering resolve, and exceptional interagency cooperation. My office will continue to prioritize these impactful prosecutions.”…