A Mexican national has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and illegal re-entry into the United States.
U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina, Dena J. King, announced that 32-year-old Adrian Arroyo-Trujillo received the sentence following an investigation that revealed his involvement in a methamphetamine conversion lab operation.
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In August 2022, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Union County Sheriff’s Office began investigating Trujillo’s suspected drug trafficking activities. Surveillance of his residence led law enforcement to believe he was operating a methamphetamine conversion lab. Evidence suggested that Trujillo received liquid methamphetamine hidden inside tires delivered to his home.
On September 12, 2022, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop of Trujillo’s vehicle. A search of the vehicle uncovered a backpack containing over 10 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine, along with money order receipts, a customs receipt from Laredo, Texas, multiple cell phones, and a drug ledger. Analysis of the cell phones revealed messages and photos related to drug trafficking.
The following day, a search warrant was executed at Trujillo’s residence, where authorities found a rifle, ammunition, liquid methamphetamine, processed crystal methamphetamine, and other evidence of a clandestine conversion lab.
The investigation also revealed that Trujillo was an illegal alien who had been previously deported from the United States.
Trujillo was sentenced to 180 months (15 years) in prison for the drug trafficking charge and 24 months for illegal re-entry, to be served concurrently. He will also be subject to five years of supervised release following his prison term.
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