Colombians Charged with Trafficking Cocaine

U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that JHON ALBEIRO PINEDA JIMENEZ, age 36, and PEDRO ANTONIO JIMENEZ, age 64, citizens of Colombia, were charged today in a two-count Indictment with conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and possession with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, while on board a vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.  If convicted, each defendant faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum possible penalty of life in prison for each count. 

U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the United States Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the United States Coast Guard in investigating this matter.  Assistant United States Attorney Brandon S. Long is in charge of the prosecution.