U.S. Attorney’s Office Western District of Texas press release
A Del Rio man was sentenced in federal court to 288 months in prison for one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
According to court documents, Leonardo Estrada, 41, approached a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 277 near Eagle Pass, Feb. 15, 2023.
During inspection, a K-9 alerted agents to the driver’s side of Estrada’s vehicle near the pedals. A further search revealed two plastic bundles wrapped in clear plastic tape concealed underneath the carpet behind the gas and brake pedals.
The contents of one of the bundles tested positive for 790 grams of methamphetamine, while the other tested positive for marijuana. Estrada admitted to being involved in drug trafficking since 2021.
Estrada was arrested at the checkpoint on Feb. 15, 2023. He pleaded guilty May 22, 2023.
Acting U.S. Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas made the announcement.
HSI and the Drug Enforcement Administration investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Warsame Galaydh prosecuted the case.
