WASHINGTON, March 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following press release:
TAMPA, Fla. - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Jesus Andres Villapudua, a/k/a "Chik" (35, San Luis, Arizona), and Noel Alfredo Garcia, (34, Las Vegas, Nevada) with conspiracy to possess and possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Both defendants face a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison.
According to the indictment, beginning on an unknown date and continuing through February 22, 2024, Villapudua and Garcia knowingly and willfully conspired with each other and other persons to ...