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Ramon Duarte Garcia, a Mexican citizen residing in Kent, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking in Seattle. Authorities arrested him after a four-year investigation that led to the seizure of over 32 kilograms of cocaine and multiple firearms. Prosecutors sought a 12-year sentence, citing his repeated endangerment of communities through armed drug distribution.
Ramon Duarte Garcia, a 38-year-old Mexican citizen, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug trafficking in Seattle after a four-year investigation led by federal and state authorities. His arrest in June 2024 culminated in the seizure of over 32 kilograms of cocaine, 14 kilograms of meth, and 83,000 fentanyl-laced pills, among other drugs and firearms. Despite previous law enforcement encounters in 2023 that resulted in the confiscation of drugs and cash, Duarte Garcia continued his trafficking activities. Prosecutors recommended a 12-year sentence, emphasizing the risk he posed to communities while armed. The court opted for a 10-year sentence, with potential deportation following his prison term due to his visa overstay. The investigation exemplified collaboration between U.S. law enforcement and the Colombian National Police to tackle international drug trafficking networks. Duarte Garcia's case highlights ongoing challenges in addressing drug-related crimes in the Pacific Northwest. Upon release, he will face three years of supervised release if he remains in the U.S.