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INQUIRY JX-DOJ-PR-20260813-219456601Opened AUG 21 2026Quick look

Alleged Mexico-Based Methamphetamine Trafficker Transported Back To The United States To Face Federal Charges

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Crime

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Statutes
21 U.S.C. 846, 841(a)(1)

"The indictment charges Palafox with multiple counts of distribution of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A)(viii)."

18 U.S.C. 3553

"The indictment charges Palafox with multiple counts of distribution of 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine, and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A)(viii)."

Place
California

"According to court documents, Palafox is a Mexico-based methamphetamine trafficker that during the period of the conspiracy was responsible for hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine entering the Northern District of California."

Status
Indicted

"On July 11, 2024, a federal grand jury indicted Palafox, 34, of Bay Point, CA, in connection with a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy."

Sentencing Guidelines and the federal statute governing the imposition of a sentence, 18 U.S.C. § 3553.

"Sentencing Guidelines and the federal statute governing the imposition of a sentence, 18 U.S.C. § 3553."

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