A federal jury in Del Rio didn't take it easy on Jordy Alexander Amaya, a U.S citizen and resident of Mexico City, who now faces a hard reality after being convicted on all charges of trafficking cocaine from Mexico into the United States. The conviction, as outlined by the U.S. Department of Justice, came through loud and clear on four counts including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, conspiracy to import cocaine, and importation of cocaine.
The evidence presented at trial painted a stark picture of the drug trade's reach, showing that Amaya approached the Eagle Pass Port of Entry on Sept. 16, 2024, with approximately 1.9 kilograms of cocaine hidden in his vehicle. But this was not an isolated incident; Amaya's ties to a Texas-based drug trafficking organization that's been circulating methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl are well-documented. He even previously crossed into the U.S. in a known DTO vehicle back in 2022 and 2023, further displaying the extent of his involvement in this illicit network.
What comes next for Amaya is a date with destiny in federal prison, where he could spend five to 40 years for each count, not to mention the possibility of a $5 million fine per count looming over his head. The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations with U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons of the Western District of Texas at the helm of the announcement. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Warsame Galaydh and Tyler Fleming carried the torch in prosecuting the case.
