A Mexican man, Juan Alberto Gomez-Antimo, was charged on October 17, 2022, for Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and Importation of Methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico.
The Department of Justice’s complaint alleges that on October 14, 2022, Gomez-Antimo, entered the United States through the San Luis Port of Entry where Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 222 packages hidden in his car. The packages contained a white crystal-like substance that tested positive for methamphetamine. The combined weight of the packages was over 238 pounds.
A conviction for each charged offense carries a maximum penalty of life in prison and a $10,000,000 fine.