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The Brief
- A 40-year-old Mexican national, Miguel Angel Reyes-Sanchez, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for intending to distribute narcotics.
- Reyes-Sanchez pleaded guilty to his involvement in a drug trafficking organization that led to the discovery of more than 50 kilograms of cocaine.
- He will likely face deportation proceedings after completing his prison sentence.
HOUSTON – A 40-year-old Mexican national illegally in the United States has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for possessing narcotics with the intent to distribute, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Acting Special Agent in Charge William Kimbell of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei.
Miguel Angel Reyes-Sanchez pleaded guilty on Aug. 2, 2024. As he is not a U.S. citizen, Reyes-Sanchez is expected to face removal proceedings after his imprisonment.
Details of the Investigation
During the hearing, evidence was presented detailing Reyes-Sanchez’s role in a drug trafficking organization and his involvement in multiple transactions.…