A jury convicted a US citizen living in Mexico City of four federal narcotics trafficking offenses for transporting cocaine from Mexico to the United States. The decision was reached after a trial that revealed connections between the convict and a drug trafficking group notorious for delivering various substances.
According to an official news release from the US Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas, 27-year-old Jordy Alexander Amaya was arrested at the Eagle Pass Port of Entry on September 16, 2024, and police discovered 1.9 kilograms of cocaine stashed in his vehicle. Additional testimony and evidence tied Amaya to a Texas-based drug trafficking operation responsible for delivering cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, and fentanyl.
Amaya has been charged with one count each of conspiracy to possess with purpose to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to import cocaine, and importation of cocaine. The stakes are high: he faces a five- to 40-year prison sentence for each offense, as well as fines of up to $5 million per offense.
The investigation also revealed details about Amaya’s frequent cross-border transactions. Records indicate that Amaya entered the United States in cars affiliated with the same drug trafficking network in 2022 and 2023. These revelations stem from the comprehensive investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations before the trial. The clause is now in the hands of Assistant US Attorneys Warsame Galaydh and Tyler Fleming, who will prosecute the case.
“U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons for the Western District of Texas made the announcement,” according to the Justice Department’s news release. Amaya’s conviction serves as a dismal reminder of the continued cross-border drug trafficking activities and federal agencies’ efforts to combat this crucial issue. While no sentencing date has been set, the jury’s verdict emphasizes the gravity of drug trafficking convictions and the serious consequences that follow.
