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February 25, 2007
Ruben Barrera-Mendoza was sentenced today for importation of 23.30 kilograms of cocaine
United States Attorney Karen P. Hewitt announced that Ruben Barrera-Mendoza was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in San Diego by the Honorable William Q. Hayes to serve 51 months in custody, based on Barrera’s conviction for importation of 23.30 kilograms of cocaine. Judge Hayes also ordered that Barrera serve a three-year term of supervised release following his release from prison and pay a special assessment of $100.
According to court documents, Barrera pled guilty on November 17, 2006, to being the driver of a 1989 Toyota Camry that entered the United States from Mexico through the Calexico, California East Port of Entry on August 11, 2006, and which contained 23.30 kilograms of cocaine concealed inside the vehicle in a non-factory compartment built under the rear seat in the floorboard.
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