The Brief
- A Tacoma man was sentenced to 66 months in federal prison for his role in a major drug trafficking conspiracy.
- Prosecutors said he continued dealing fentanyl even after being caught with more than 25 pounds of methamphetamine.
- The investigation led to major drug seizures and involved multiple law enforcement agencies.
TACOMA, Wash. – A Tacoma man was sentenced Thursday to 66 months in federal prison for his role in a large drug trafficking conspiracy that moved fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine through the Pacific Northwest, federal prosecutors said.
Rogelio Pena, 22, continued distributing fentanyl even after authorities stopped a vehicle he was riding in that contained more than 25 pounds of methamphetamine, according to court records.
Pena was one of 13 people indicted in May 2024 following an 18-month wiretap investigation that identified him as a trusted member of the organization. Investigators said Pena delivered drugs for the group and had access to its stash house, including possession of keys to the storage area.…