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Three Sentenced in Drug Trafficking Scheme Near Laredo Elementary School

· Texas Border Business

In Laredo, Texas, the final defendant in a drug trafficking conspiracy has been sentenced to federal prison. Freddy Serano, 42, received an 18-month sentence after pleading guilty to distributing fentanyl and heroin. The investigation, which took place near Kawas Elementary School, led to the arrest of Serano and his co-defendants, Maritza Navarro and Arturo Martinez Jr. Navarro was sentenced to 48 months, while Martinez received 24 months. The undercover operation revealed the purchase of nearly 4 grams of fentanyl and almost 10 grams of heroin. Serano will remain in custody until his transfer to a federal prison facility.

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