Mynor Josue Fernandez Alfaro, 24, of Dundalk, Maryland, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that distributed thousands of fentanyl pills. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced the sentence, following Fernandez’s guilty plea to conspiracy to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.
Fernandez, who is also known as “Mino,” admitted in court that he supplied Jennifer Echeverria Flores, a co-conspirator, with more than 4,500 fentanyl-laced blue pills. Flores sold the pills in five separate transactions to an undercover officer between February and July 2023.
Lethal Pills and Firearms
More than half of the pills contained over two milligrams of fentanyl, a dose considered lethal by the DEA. Fernandez also distributed fentanyl to other clients and redistributors. Social media posts indicated his involvement in the drug operation dating back to October 2022.
In addition to his drug trafficking activities, Fernandez used at least four firearms, including military-style rifles with extended magazines, to protect his operations and profits. Authorities reported that Fernandez relied on intimidation and threats of violence to enforce his drug trade.
Digital Transactions and Scheme Details
Co-defendant Edward Steven Monge, 23, of Beltsville, Maryland, assisted in advertising the drugs on social media, while Fernandez coordinated sales and payments, often using CashApp. Between July 2022 and July 2023, Fernandez and Monge generated more than $150,000 in digital transactions, primarily accepting cash payments.
The DEA Washington Division led the investigation into the scheme, which ultimately resulted in Fernandez’s sentencing.
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