A drug trafficking conspiracy that moved dozens of pounds of methamphetamine through Nevada has resulted in a prison sentence of more than 15 years for a Reno man, while two co-defendants have also been sentenced.
Max Vaneeten was sentenced Monday to 188 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to possess and distribute methamphetamine. Prosecutors had recommended a life sentence.
According to court documents, Vaneeten operated a drug trafficking organization based in Fallon from Dec. 16, 2022, to June 19, 2023. He conspired with Tasia Ratti and Chace Young to possess and distribute large quantities of crystal methamphetamine across the greater Nevada area…