Southern California Drug Ring Leader Sentenced to Prison for Alleged Crimes
A man from Compton has been sentenced to prison for his role in leading a drug trafficking ring in Southern California.
A 46-year-old man named Raul Cisneros Jr. has been sentenced to 127 months in prison. He pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, as reported by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Between July 2014 and August 2016, Cisneros oversaw the activities of a drug trafficking group that distributed cocaine and methamphetamine to buyers.
Additionally, his operation had been transporting cocaine to Alaska using commercial flights and U.S. mail.
In October 2015, authorities pulled over Cisneros in his vehicle as he was en route to a partner’s residence to collect funds. Officers discovered approximately $5,000 in cash inside the suspect’s vehicle, believed to be proceeds from illegal drug transactions. Authorities reported that the individual was found in possession of approximately 10 kilograms (22.1 pounds) of cocaine, neatly packaged into five separate bundles, with the intention of selling it to customers.
During the search of Cisneros’ residence, law enforcement discovered a significant quantity of illegal substances. Specifically, they found a substantial amount of cocaine, crack cocaine, and methamphetamine concealed within the kitchen cabinets, weighing a total of over 34 kilograms.
Authorities discovered numerous empty green cellophane wrappers and a money counter during the investigation into his drug distribution operation. In his kitchen, authorities discovered four firearms and 72 rounds of ammunition.
A significant amount of cash earnings from drug deals, totaling $568,357, was confiscated. Additionally, law enforcement found approximately 7.02 kilograms (15.5 pounds) of cocaine concealed in seven packages of green cellophane inside a bag in the trunk of Cisneros’ car.
According to court documents, Cisneros has been in federal custody since October 2020 and recently became the last suspect to plead guilty to criminal charges in this case.
The case was examined by various agencies, such as the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) and the Southern California Drug Task Force (SCDTF), which includes the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department provided assistance, while the investigation received support from the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.
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