Mynor Josue Fernandez Alfaro, a 24-year-old from Dundalk, Maryland, has been sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that distributed thousands of fentanyl-laced pills, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced. Fernandez, also known as “Mino,” pleaded guilty on June 21, 2024, to conspiracy to distribute over 40 grams of fentanyl.
According to prosecutors, Fernandez admitted to supplying co-conspirator Jennifer Echeverria Flores with over 4,500 fentanyl-laced blue pills. These pills were sold in five separate transactions to an undercover officer between February and July 2023. Authorities noted that more than half of the pills contained over two milligrams of fentanyl—a potentially lethal dose according to the DEA.
In addition to these transactions, Fernandez distributed fentanyl to other clients and redistributors, and his involvement in the drug scheme can be traced back to at least October 2022 through social media activity. Fernandez also used at least four firearms, including military-style rifles, to protect his drug supply and illicit profits, employing threats and intimidation to enforce his operation.
Co-defendant Edward Steven Monge, 23, from Beltsville, Maryland, was responsible for advertising the drugs on social media, while Fernandez handled the coordination of sales and payments, often using CashApp for transactions. From July 2022 to July 2023, the pair generated over $150,000 in digital payments, primarily accepting cash.
The investigation was led by the DEA’s Washington Division.
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