SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A person dwelling in Magna has been charged by a federal grand jury for a number of drug crimes involving methamphetamine and 10,000 fentanyl capsules.
Francisco Javier Quintero-Obeso, 21, reportedly turned a part of an FBI prison investigation beginning in December 2023. The FBI Wasatch Metro Drug Forces alleges Quintero-Obesointended to distribute “massive portions” of narcotics into Utah.
By way of the investigation, brokers seized greater than 3,700 grams of methamphetamine and over 1,000 grams of fentanyl. Brokers stated the fentanyl is estimated to be about 10,000 capsules. Over $9,400 was additionally reportedly seized from Quintero-Obeso’s house.
Quintero-Obeso has been charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. A 3-day jury trial has been scheduled for Aug., 5, 2024.
Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson stated the latest surge of fentanyl all through the county is a “essential public security concern.” In an announcement, she stated there have been 1.92 million faux capsules containing fentanyl seized since 2019.
Wilson introduced she would plan to request $390,000 from a latest opioid settlement to assist break up drug cartels within the Beehive State. The cash would restore two devoted officers to the DEA Metro Narcotics process drive. The positions will lead schooling and prevention efforts whereas elevating consciousness about opioid risks.
“We’re taking a two-pronged method on the difficulty,” defined Wilson. “Whereas we work to forestall dependancy earlier than it begins, these extra assets will empower legislation enforcement to dismantle the supply of the issue – the drug cartels flooding our streets with fentanyl.”
Costs are allegations solely. All arrested individuals are presumed harmless except and till confirmed responsible past an affordable doubt.
