Mexican National Sentenced to 15 Years for Methamphetamine Possession

United States Attorney Lesley A. Woods announced that Octavio Zamora-Chona, 39, a Mexican citizen living in Omaha, Nebraska, was sentenced on February 13, 2026, in federal court in Omaha for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Chief United States District Court Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr., sentenced Zamora-Chona to 180 months’ imprisonment. There is no parole in the federal system. After Zamora-Chona’s release from prison, he will begin a five-year term of supervised release.

On November 21, 2024, DEA agents and local law enforcement executed a search warrant at Zamora-Chona’s residence in Omaha. They recovered more than 30 pounds of methamphetamine, five firearms, and more than $19,000 in cash. One of the firearms was a short-barreled rifle. Review of extracted data from Zamora-Chona’s seized cell phone showed his involvement in methamphetamine dealing.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Agency with assistance from the Omaha Police Department, Sarpy County Sheriff’s Office, and Saunders County Sheriff’s Office.