Drug Trafficking News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Drug Trafficking news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. California man sentenced in cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy 03/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT A California man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a cryptocurrency money laundering conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.  Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced to over 30 years in Federal Prison 03/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT Erik Jeovany Garcia Brizuela, a Mexican national illegally living in the United States, was sentenced to over 30 years in federal prison for his role in a drug-trafficking conspiracy that involved approximately 92.4 pounds of methamphetamine. New Orleans Woman Sentenced for Federal Controlled Substances Act Violations and Money Laundering 03/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – BRANDIE ROWE ("ROWE"), age 37, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on March 12, 2025, after previously pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute, and possess with intent to distribute, a quantity of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl, and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson.  ROWE was sentenced to thirty-six months imprisonment, three years of supervised release, and a $200 mandatory special assessment fee. Remaining Defendants Plead Guilty in Twin Cities Fentanyl Distribution Conspiracy 03/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT Johnstown Man Pleads Guilty to Narcotics Trafficking 03/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT Venezuelan National arrested with large load of drugs 03/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT Seattle – A 22-year-old Venezuelan National made his initial appearance this week in U.S. District Court in Seattle, following his arrest in Federal Way, Washington with a large amount of suspected narcotics, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Teal Luthy Miller.  You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys