PECOS, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – An Anthony, New Mexico man was sentence to 327 months, or just over 27 years, in prison for his role in a drug trafficking organization that distributed cocaine.
According to court documents, Gilberto Hernandez, aka “G,” 30, was the leader of the Hernandez drug trafficking organization. Between August 2021 and November 2022, the Hernandez DTO trafficked about 58 kilograms of cocaine throughout Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas.
On May 26, 2023, Hernandez pleaded guilty to eight counts of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Five other co-defendants have been sentenced and one is awaiting sentencing.
Cesar Rodarte, aka El Gordo, 38, of Anthony, New Mexico, was sentenced to 151 months in prison after pleading guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Daniel Ochoa Meza, 37, of Monahans, was sentenced to 135 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
Anthony Bustos, Sr., aka Tony, 60, of Monahans, was sentenced on September 22, 2023 to 87 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine.