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Date: 12-05-2017
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United States of America v. Omar Martinez-Cervantes
United State District Court for the Southern District of Texas - Laredo
Case Number: 5:17-cr-00806
Judge: Diana Saldana
Court: United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas (Webb County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Christopher A. dos Santos
Defendant's Attorney: Roel Canales
Description: Laredo, TX - Mexican National Pleads Guilty to Importing Meth
A Mexican man has pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge for his role in importing methamphetamine into the United States.
On Oct. 8, 2017, Omar Martinez-Cervantes, 34, arrived at the Lincoln Juarez Bridge port of entry in Laredo driving a Chevrolet Cruze. At that time, he claimed to be driving to Houston to visit his family. However, agents soon discovered 20.48 kilograms of methamphetamine within the rocker panels of his vehicle. He initially claimed to have no knowledge of the drugs, however he later stated to agents that he thought he knew who may have put the drugs in the car.
At the hearing, he admitted he knowingly imported the methamphetamine into the United States.
At the time of sentencing, Hernandez faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison and a possible $10 million fine. He remained in custody pending that hearing.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted the investigation.
Outcome: Guilty
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