Cocaine distributer sentenced to over 10 years in federal prison

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 36-year-old man has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute 28.6 kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Jesus Cedillo pleaded guilty Feb. 25.

U.S. District Judge David Morales has now ordered Cedillo to serve 126 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release.

On Oct. 28, 2024, Cedillo approached the Border Patrol (BP) checkpoint near Falfurrias. Following a K-9 alert, authorities conducted a search of the vehicle and found multiple bundles of cocaine, totaling 28.6 kilograms, hidden in the speaker boxes in his trunk.

Cedillo admitted an ex-co worker recruited him to transport the cocaine to Houston for $6,000.

The Drug Enforcement Administration along with BP conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Zachary Bird prosecuted the case.