A 31-year-old man has been sentenced to 134 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl. Argenis Alfredo Brizo-Mendoza worked as a courier in a drug trafficking organization and was responsible for storing and distributing large amounts of narcotics in the Austin area.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Eastern District of Texas, Brizo-Mendoza pleaded guilty to the fentanyl conspiracy charge and received the 134-month sentence. The case stemmed from an investigation into Brizo-Mendoza that was conducted by the Homeland Security Task Force. FBI - Dallas also confirmed the sentencing in a social media post Thursday.
A Role in a Larger Trafficking Network
Court records tied to the case describe Brizo-Mendoza's role as a courier within the broader drug trafficking organization, with his activity centered on the Austin area, where he stored and distributed large quantities of narcotics. The sentence adds to a string of federal fentanyl cases moving through Texas courts as authorities continue targeting distribution networks feeding the state's drug supply.
What Happens Next
Brizo-Mendoza is now set to serve his 134-month sentence in federal prison following his guilty plea. No additional details about his appeal status or specific release date were included in the federal announcement.
