Del Valle Felon Sentenced to More Than 12 Years in Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking, Firearm Charges

AUSTIN, Texas – A Del Valle man was sentenced in federal court to 150 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and felon in possession of a firearm.

According to court documents, Anthony Robles, 48, sold nine ounces of methamphetamine to an undercover law enforcement agent on April 26, 2023. The following day, agents executed a search warrant at his residence and recovered 19 firearms, ballistic vests and body armor, and diamonds. Agents also recovered more than 600 grams of methamphetamine, more than 500 grams of heroin, approximately one kilogram of fentanyl, and more than 50 grams of cocaine.

Robles was arrested Oct. 18, 2023. He pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance and one count of felon in possession of a firearm.

U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza for the Western District of Texas made the announcement.

The Drug Enforcement Administration and Texas Department of Public Safety investigated the case.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Harding prosecuted the case.

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