SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 4, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A Magna resident has been indicted on federal drug charges involving methamphetamine and 10,000 fentanyl pills.
According to court documents, Francisco Javier Quintero-Obeso, 21, of Magna, Utah, became part of a criminal investigation in December 2023 by the FBI Wasatch Metro Drug Task Force for allegedly intending to distribute large quantities of narcotics into Utah, says a statement issued Tuesday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of Utah.
“During the investigation, agents seized approximately 3,758.58 grams, package weight (8.2 pounds) of a field-tested positive methamphetamine mixture; approximately 1,072.81 grams, package weight (2.3 pounds) of a field-tested positive fentanyl mixture – which is estimated to be 10,000 pills; and $9,420 at Quintero-Obeso’s residence. As a result, he was arrested.”
Quintero-Obeso, a foreign national, is charged with possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, and possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, the statement says.
A three-day jury trial is scheduled for Aug. 5 of this year at the United States District Courthouse in downtown Salt Lake City.
