Miguel Ramos, a 25-year-old Honduran citizen, has been sentenced to five years in prison for possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine base, and heroin. In January, he pleaded guilty "to one count of possession with intent to distribute 400 grams or more of fentanyl, and four counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine base, cocaine, and heroin."
According to Brian M. Clark, DEA Special Agent in Charge, "Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat our communities have ever faced. The staggering amount of this poison seized from Ramos equates to several thousand potential deadly doses. DEA will continue to respond to this unprecedented threat in San Francisco with unprecedented action. Our sustained efforts in the city will continue as we work tirelessly to save lives." This statement was made in a news release from the US Drug Enforcement Administration.
Ramos was sentenced by Hon. Richard Seeborg, Chief United States District Judge on April 30 after pleading guilty in January. Court documents reveal that in October 2022, Ramos possessed "approximately 3,530 grams (around 7.7 pounds) of fentanyl in various colors located in several different baggies. He also possessed approximately 54 grams of methamphetamine, 18 grams of cocaine base, 12 grams of cocaine salt, 26 grams of heroin, a large amount of cash and a digital scale" at the time of his arrest according to the news release from the US Drug Enforcement Administration.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant US Attorney George Hageman along with Helen Yee following an extensive investigation by the DEA and San Francisco Police Department.
US Attorney Ismail J. Ramsey commented on the case stating: "Fentanyl is wreaking havoc in our communities particularly in the Tenderloin. Miguel Ramos cavalierly possessed more than seven pounds of this highly lethal substance for sale. This Office will ensure that dealers like Mr. Ramos face justice and long prison sentences." This statement was also part of the April 30 news release from the DEA.
In addition to his five-year prison sentence, Ramos is required to serve three years of supervised release. He was remanded into custody on April 30 at his sentencing hearing, following a federal jury indictment on Dec. 13, 2022.
