Mexican Man Sentenced in Methamphetamine Distribution Conspiracy

United States Attorney Steven Russell announced that Victor Gerardo Mendez-Gil, 34, was sentenced today in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr. sentenced Mendez-Gil to imprisonment for a term of 60 months. There is no parole in the federal system. After his release from prison, Mendez-Gil will begin a 3-year term of supervised release. Mendez-Gil will be removed by immigration authorities from the United States to Mexico after completing his sentence.

On February 9, 2021, Mendez-Gil was dispatched by a Mexico-based methamphetamine supplier to deliver one pound of methamphetamine to an undercover agent in Omaha. The methamphetamine weighed approximately 464.4 grams. After additional investigation, agents were able to obtain a warrant to search Mendez-Gil’s Omaha residence. Mendez-Gil was arrested during the search on February 16, 2021. At the time, he was in possession of approximately 36 pounds of methamphetamine mixture and $15,099.00 in United States Currency. The currency consists of proceeds from methamphetamine trafficking and has been criminally forfeited to the United States.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Omaha Division.