Georgia man sentenced to 30 years in prison for facilitating narcotics deals from behind bars
A member of the Sureños criminal gang, who is currently incarcerated in Georgia, has been handed a prison sentence of over 30 years by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Georgia. This individual was found guilty of facilitating the distribution of drugs while being behind bars.
Pedro Barragan Valencia, also known as “Casper,” “Bossman,” and “Mexican Hitman Pete,” was sentenced on December 12th to 400 months in prison. Upon his release, he will be placed under five years of supervision. Valencia pleaded guilty on June 7th to conspiracy charges related to the possession and distribution of controlled substances such as heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl.
Valencia, while serving time at Calhoun State Prison, managed to secure deals for the acquisition of substantial quantities of methamphetamine, heroin, fentanyl, and various other illicit drugs. These drugs were intended for distribution within cities such as Thomaston, Columbus, and other locations across Georgia.
Twenty co-defendants involved in related cases have already received their sentences, while there is one remaining defendant awaiting sentencing.
U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary stated that Pedro Valencia orchestrated the distribution of a minimum of 250 kilograms of methamphetamine to an armed drug trafficking organization in Georgia while serving time in prison. Thanks to the joint efforts of federal, state, and local law enforcement, this dangerous drug network was successfully dismantled, preventing criminals from inflicting harm on our communities.
Valencia lacks eligibility for parole.
