Laredo Resident Ordered to Prison for 11 Years in Fentanyl Distribution Case
· Texas Border Business
Jorge Humberto Medrano Jr., a 24-year-old resident of Laredo, has been sentenced to 135 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Medrano, who pleaded guilty in January, was linked to the Cártel del Noreste and was found to have trafficked fentanyl mixed with xylazine, a dangerous veterinary tranquilizer. This combination increases the risk of overdose and severe injuries. The court highlighted the ongoing fentanyl crisis and Medrano's role in smuggling nearly 2,000 illegal aliens. He remains in custody pending transfer to a federal facility, as part of a broader initiative to combat organized crime.
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