Source: United States Department of Justice News
TUCSON, Ariz. – On Tuesday, Connie Sue Lorenzo-Molina, 30, of Slater, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John C. Hinderaker to nine years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Lorenzo-Molina previously pleaded guilty to Importation of Methamphetamine.
On May 26, 2021, Lorenzo-Molina entered the United States at the port of entry in Naco, Arizona with over 50 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in her vehicle. During her interview with federal agents, Lorenzo-Molina also admitted to prior involvement in drug smuggling.
Homeland Securities Investigations (HSI) – Douglas conducted the investigation in this case, with the assistance of HSI Kansas City and the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashley B. Culver, District of Arizona, Tucson, handled the prosecution.
CASE NUMBER: CR-21-01457-JCH (JR)
RELEASE NUMBER: 2022-096_Lorenzo-Molina
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