SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man who imported large amounts of methamphetamine from Mexico and distributed the drugs to dealers across the city has been sentenced to nearly 16 years in federal prison.
Alfredo Landin, 28, also known as “Fredo,” was sentenced to 190 months after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a substance containing methamphetamine.
Alfredo Landin was responsible for importing large amounts of methamphetamine and heroin from Mexico to exploit our communities for financial gain,” said U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons.
According to federal court documents, Landin referred to methamphetamine as “candy” and arranged for drivers to transport shipments of 10 kilograms or more in hidden vehicle compartments.
On July 19, 2021, DEA agents and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers intercepted a vehicle carrying approximately eight kilograms of methamphetamine and 3.5 kilograms of heroin. Investigators said the drugs were headed to Landin in San Antonio’s Indian Creek area…