Bangladesh, Sept. 7 -- The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that an Albuquerque rapper and convicted felon who flaunted guns, gang affiliation, and drug money on social media has been sentenced to more than 20 years in federal prison for large-scale drug trafficking, firearms offenses, and ongoing criminal activity behind bars. The case underscores the reach of organized drug trafficking networks in New Mexico, as well as the growing role of social media in exposing gang-related activities.

Jerry Bezie, 36, who prosecutors described as an “unapologetic drug trafficker and gang affiliate,” was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison followed by five years of supervised release. Bezies sentence also included the forf...