A 30-month Federal Prison Sentence for Cocaine Dealer and Repeat Immigration Offender WILMINGTON, Del. - A Newark man has been sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for his involvement in a cocaine trafficking operation and for repeatedly entering the United States after being removed. According to court documents, 38-year-old Luis Enrique Garcia was arrested in July 2022 after a collaborative effort between the New Castle County Police Department and the U.S. Border Patrol led to the discovery of 1.5 kilograms of cocaine in a vehicle Garcia was operating. Garcia was subsequently charged with possession with intent to distribute cocaine and illegal reentry into the United States after removal. His prior removal from the country was due to a 2014 conviction for a similar offense. In court, Garcia admitted to possessing the cocaine with the intent to distribute it for financial gain. Garcia's actions were deemed a threat to public safety and the community due to the potential harm that narcotics can cause. U.S. District Judge Jennifer L. Hall imposed the 30-month prison sentence, also ordering Garcia to serve three years of supervised release upon his release from prison. Garcia will also be required to pay a $100 special assessment. Garcia's conviction and sentence mark the latest in a string of high-profile cases stemming from Operation Last Mile, a joint investigation aimed at disrupting the flow of narcotics into Delaware. The operation has led to the arrest and prosecution of numerous individuals involved in the trafficking of cocaine and other illicit substances. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Delaware praised the collaborative effort of law enforcement agencies involved in the case. "The sentence imposed on Garcia demonstrates our commitment to holding accountable those who engage in narcotics trafficking and repeatedly violate our nation's immigration laws," a spokesperson for the office said. Garcia is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service and will be transferred to a federal prison to begin serving his sentence. Source: undefined. Visit the original source link below for the complete story.