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TYLER \u2014 Nine people have been sentenced in connection to a large-scale federal drug trafficking ring that operated in East Texas. The U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office Eastern District of Texas announced on Monday that in 2021, law enforcement determined the organization was run by Edgar Garcia, Jr., as the head of the operation. Authorities began the investigation to identify who was receiving methamphetamine from Garcia.<\/p>\n
A release from U.S. Attorney\u2019s Office stated, \u201cDuring the investigation, law enforcement executed residential search warrants, purchased methamphetamine and\/or firearms directly from Garcia and other members of his drug trafficking organization, and directed traffic stops to intercept narcotics and firearms being transported for distribution. Ultimately, multiple kilograms of methamphetamine were seized during the operation.\u201d
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The attorney\u2019s office released the names of those within the organization who have since been sentenced to federal prison.
\nEdgar Garcia, Jr., 26 of Nacogdoches, sentenced to 12 and a half years
\nJustin Michael Sanchez, 33 of Nacogdoches, sentenced to 19 and a half years
\nBeverly Hurst, 26 of Center, sentenced to 12 and a half years
\nJason Clepper, 36 of Goliad, sentenced to 12 and a half years
\nBlake Trahan, 29 of Center, sentenced to 4 years
\nAustin Yarbrough, 32 of Timpson, sentenced to 15 and a half years
\nLaddarus Perkins, 40 of Timpson, sentenced to 11 years and 3 months
\nJeanese Fenley, 43 of Timpson, sentenced to 5 years and 10 months
\nKoury Nowell, 49 of Gary City, sentenced to 2 years and 9 months <\/p>\n
Law enforcement found almost a dozen firearms, that were sold as part of a narcotics transaction or being used to guard the drugs, from various people within the organization.
\nThe case was prosecuted as part of a joint federal, state and local Project Safe Neighborhoods Program. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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