Houston, Texas – A major federal drug trafficking case has resulted in a lengthy prison sentence for a Houston man who prosecutors say played a leading role in a multi-year operation involving a wide range of narcotics.
Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced that 33-year-old Cyrus Boujabadi has been sentenced to 240 months in federal prison. Boujabadi previously pleaded guilty on June 6, 2025, to possessing MDMA with intent to distribute and engaging in a monetary transaction involving criminal proceeds. Following his prison term, he will serve five years of supervised release, and the court also imposed a $5,000 fine.
The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Ewing Werlein Jr., who reviewed additional evidence that highlighted Boujabadi’s leadership role in the operation. According to court findings, he acted as an organizer and used others to carry out drug deliveries in an effort to shield himself from law enforcement. Investigators also determined that he used his residence as a base for distributing drugs and maintained drug trafficking as an ongoing source of income. Authorities further noted that he possessed a firearm connected to his illegal activities…