Six Kansas City, Kan., men were charged in a superseding indictment with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and other counts, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
The crimes were alleged to have occurred Jan. 1, 2014, to Sept. 5, 2014, in Kansas City, Kan.
Among those charged:
• Jesus Octavio Valdez-Acguirre, Kansas City, Kan.
• Mario Saucedo-Avalos, 39, Kansas City, Kan.
• Jessie Joe Silva, 38, Kansas City, Kan.
• Roberto Lara-Mojica, 20, Kansas City, Kan.
• Ramon Espinoza, 68, Kansas City, Kan.
• Juan Manuel Lopez-Garcia, Kansas City, Kan., 25, Kansas City, Kan.
The indictment seeks a forfeiture money judgment of $148,000, representing the proceeds of the crimes.
Upon conviction, the crimes alleged in the indictment carry these penalties:
• Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine: Not less than 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $10 million.
• Distributing methamphetamine: A maximum penalty of 20 years and a fine up to $1 million.
• Distributing 50 grams or more of methamphetamine: Not less than 10 years and a fine up to $10 million on each count.
• Unlawful possession of a firearm by an alien unlawfully in the United States: A maximum penalty of 10 years and a fine up to $250,000 on each count.
The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated. Assistant U.S. Attorney Sheri McCracken is prosecuting.