SPOKANE, Wash. – A 23-year-old was sentenced to 160 months in federal prison for his involvement in drug trafficking that was connected to a cartel.
On Oct. 30, Brian Jesus Zazueta received his sentence due to his role as a mid-level manager in a drug operation linked to the Sinaloa cartel. His father, Adolfo Zazueta-Bueno, is identified as a significant member of the cartel.
Authorities discovered a stash house in Kennewick, Washington, connected to Zazueta. They seized over 42,000 fentanyl pills, along with meth, heroin, and cash.
The Spokane Police Department along with the DEA also found $6,000 in cash, receipts showing money transfers to Sinaloa, Mexico, drug scales, and ledgers with information about drug transactions.
“Thanks to the DEA, Spokane Police, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mr. Zazueta learned that these actions had consequences and the sentence in this case should make others pause before selling drugs that harm our communities.” said David F. Reames, Special Agent in Charge, DEA Seattle Field Division.
