An Avondale man was sentenced to prison in connection to his role as the head of a drug trafficking organization.
Heriberto Lopez-Landeros was sentenced to 14 years in prison after pleading guilty to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine on August 5, 2024.
According to the Department of Justice, the 44-year-old Lopez-Landeros was the head of an Arizona-based drug trafficking organization responsible for importing large quantities of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin from Mexico and transporting drugs across the United States.
In order to transport the drugs, Lopez-Landeros recruited semi-truck drivers to transport drugs throughout the United States. The semi-truck drivers often carried the drugs inside the cab of their trucks. During a year-and-a-half long investigation, investigators were able to seize several large loads of drugs connected with Lopez-Landeros, including 83 kilograms of methamphetamine, 12 kilograms of fentanyl, and 645 grams of heroin.
