Three Florida men were sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a cocaine distribution conspiracy that involved using the U.S. Mail for deliveries.
The ringleader, Omar Josue Morales-Rodriguez, 45, of Freeport, Florida, will spend the next 15 years (180 months) reflecting on his poor career choices after pleading guilty to conspiracy, distribution, and firearm charges. Apparently, his previous three-year stint in federal prison for firearm possession didn’t teach him the lesson that guns and drugs are a bad combination.
Meanwhile, Marcos Aguilar Gonzalez, 50, of Santa Rosa Beach, and Edmar Agustin Gonzalez, 34, of Crestview, each received 18 months in federal prison for their less prominent roles in the conspiracy. All three will also face supervised release after their prison terms.
“This investigation demonstrates the effectiveness and collaborative efforts of our local and federal law enforcement partners, to identify and intercept shipments of illegal substances via the United States Mail,” said U.S. Attorney Coody. “We remain committed to support their efforts through the investigation and prosecution of criminals bringing drugs into North Florida. The imposed sentences illustrate the significant consequences of harming our citizens through their illicit drug trafficking activities.”