Las Vegas, NV. — Two men have been arrested and charged in federal court following a large-scale drug trafficking investigation involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, and heroin, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Nevada.
An indictment unsealed April 10 charges Francisco Felix and Alexis Arturo Martinez, also known as Arego Martinez Reglado, with conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and laundering drug proceeds to Mexico. Federal authorities allege the pair were involved in distributing significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Las Vegas area.
On April 9, law enforcement executed multiple search warrants at suspected stash houses and a storage unit tied to the defendants. Authorities reported seizing approximately 30,000 fentanyl pills, 2.25 kilograms of fentanyl powder, 2.3 kilograms of heroin, one pound of methamphetamine, a semi-automatic rifle, and more than $30,000 in cash.
The indictment includes one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, multiple counts of fentanyl and methamphetamine distribution, as well as conspiracy and substantive counts related to money laundering.
Both defendants made initial court appearances April 10 and have been remanded to the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. A jury trial is scheduled for June 15, 2026, before U.S. District Judge Gloria M. Navarro.
If convicted, the defendants face a maximum sentence of life in prison, with a mandatory minimum of 10 years. Sentencing will ultimately be determined by the court based on federal guidelines and statutory factors.
The case was investigated by the FBI and the Drug Enforcement Administration as part of the Homeland Security Task Force, a multi-agency initiative targeting transnational criminal organizations. Officials emphasized that the charges remain allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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