Undocumented Immigrant Faces Jail Time for Meth Distribution Charge

In Glynn County, Ga., WTOC reports that a jury found an unauthorized migrant residing in Hazlehurst, Georgia, guilty for accepting a parcel from Jalisco, Mexico, which contained more than two kilograms of pure methamphetamine.

On Monday, the U.S. Department of Justice reported that Ismael Delgado-Celis, aged 37 from Mexico, was found guilty of possessing and attempting to possess methamphetamine with the intention to distribute over 500 grams after a trial held in the Southern District of Georgia.

The testimony and evidence presented at the trial starting on September 12, 2024, revealed that the defendant tried to obtain a package coming directly from Mexico, which was claimed to be a horse saddle.

Prior to the delivery of the package, authorities took out the saddle and found more than two kilograms of pure methamphetamine concealed within.

The package was subsequently handed over to the Defendant by law enforcement personnel pretending to be U.S. Postal workers. Upon receiving the parcel, the Defendant took it into his home.

This verdict clearly communicates with individuals who try to bring perilous drugs like methamphetamine into our neighborhoods," stated Steven N. Schrank, the Special Agent in Charge overseeing Homeland Security Investigations in Georgia and Alabama. "The successful disruption of this significant drug smuggling ring was possible due to the relentless teamwork among HSI and our counterparts from various governmental agencies at different administrative tiers.

The defendant is guaranteed a minimum prison term of at least ten years and might even be sentenced to life in prison.

Parole does not exist in the federal system.

The investigation into this matter was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Homeland Security Investigations, Customs and Border Protection, as well as the Jeff Davis Sheriff’s Office.