(COLORADO SPRINGS) — Six people are facing federal drug charges after major operations in Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Colorado, court records show that from January 30, 2023 to October 2023, multiple federal and state authorities conducted nine separate clandestine drug transactions that resulted in heroin, Fentanyl, cocaine, and narcotics were seized. Methamphetamine.
On January 30, 2024, search warrants were executed at multiple locations in Colorado Springs and Pueblo, and agents seized over 4 kilograms of heroin.
The federal government on Wednesday dismissed charges against five people for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, heroin and cocaine. Three of those individuals made their first appearances in federal court on Wednesday.
- Alonso Quinones Velasquez
- Roberto Gutierrez
- Luis Sacedo Bonilla
In addition, Adan Trevizo was charged with criminal possession of a mixture of substances containing a detectable amount of heroin with the intent to distribute one kilogram or more.
“[Tuesday’s] “The operation involved more than 150 law enforcement personnel from Southern Colorado law enforcement agencies,” said David Olesky, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) Rocky Mountain Field Division. “Fentanyl continues to have a serious impact on Southern Colorado. Collectively, Colorado law enforcement is prioritizing investigative efforts to reduce the supply of fentanyl and prevent fentanyl poisoning in our communities. ”
Two other people charged in connection with these search warrants are fugitives, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
“My office will continue to work with our federal partners to protect the residents of El Paso County,” said El Paso County Sheriff Joseph Roybal. “The efforts of everyone involved in preventing illegal drugs from entering our city are nothing short of amazing.”
This investigation will be conducted by the DEA, Homeland Security Investigations, Homeland Security Enforcement and Elimination Operations, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Marshals Service, Colorado Springs Police Department, Pueblo Police Department, and El Paso County Sheriff's Office. , Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, Colorado State Patrol.
This indictment is the result of an investigation by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF). OCDETF identifies, disrupts, and dismantles high-level drug traffickers, money launderers, gangs, and transnational criminal organizations that threaten communities across the United States.
“This is just another great example of local law enforcement working with our federal partners to combat illegal drugs in our communities,” said Pueblo County Sheriff David Lucero. “The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office is proud to have two Special Investigations Unit detectives assigned to the DEA. This unit receives little publicity, but it reduces the distribution of illegal drugs.” It has a positive impact on this community in that way.”
