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Mexican National Sentenced to 4 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Connecticut

Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that JOSE DE JESUS VEGA-CERVANTES, 45, a citizen of Mexico last residing in Norwalk, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 48 months of imprisonment trafficking fentanyl.

According to court documents and statements made in court, in July and August 2023, the Drug Enforcement Administration and Norwalk Police Department made controlled purchases of fentanyl from Vega-Cervantes.  Vega-Cervantes was arrested on August 22, 2023, after he attempted to sell a kilogram of fentanyl to an individual working with law enforcement.

Vega-Cervantes has been detained since his arrest.  He pleaded guilty on May 7, 2024.

Vega-Cervantes faces immigration proceedings when he completes his prison term.

This matter was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Norwalk Police Department.  The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren C. Clark.

Updated August 8, 2024
Topics
Drug Trafficking
Immigration
Component
USAO - Connecticut

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