PHOENIX — Seven Arizonans pleaded guilty in a drug trafficking case on Thursday, authorities said.
They pleaded guilty last week of violating federal narcotics and money laundering laws, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Pennsylvania.
The following suspects from Arizona also admitted to being part of an international drug trafficking organization:
- Jaime Ledesma, 27, from Phoenix.
- Stephanie Ortiz, 26, from Avondale.
- Jesus Lopez, 24, from Phoenix.
- Adrian Lopez Rivera, 24, from Phoenix.
- Luis Fentanes, 24, from Phoenix.
- Diego Monarrez, 23, from Phoenix.
- Samuel Aguirre, 23, from Phoenix.
The defendants face a minimum of 10 years in prison with a maximum penalty of life in prison, a $10 million fine or both. Sentencing is scheduled for Nov. 3-5…