Missouri Woman Sentenced to 9 Years for Importing Methamphetamine

Missouri Woman Sentenced to 9 Years for Importing Methamphetamine

The following press release was published by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys on June 16. It is reproduced in full below.

TUCSON, Ariz. - On Tuesday, Connie Sue Lorenzo-Molina, 30, of Slater, Missouri, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge John C. Hinderaker to nine years in prison, followed by five years of supervised release. Lorenzo-Molina previously pleaded guilty to Importation of Methamphetamine.

On May 26, 2021, Lorenzo-Molina entered the United States at the port of entry in Naco, Arizona with over 50 pounds of methamphetamine hidden in her vehicle. During her interview with federal agents, Lorenzo-Molina also admitted to prior involvement in drug smuggling.

Homeland Securities Investigations (HSI) - Douglas conducted the investigation in this case, with the assistance of HSI Kansas City and the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Ashley B. Culver, District of Arizona, Tucson, handled the prosecution.

CASE NUMBER: CR-21-01457-JCH (JR)

RELEASE NUMBER: 2022-096_Lorenzo-Molina

Source: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the United States Attorneys

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