A Mexican citizen has been sentenced to over six years in federal prison for cocaine trafficking, as announced by U.S. Attorney Kyle G. Bumgarner of the Western District of Kentucky, DEA Louisville Field Division Special Agent in Charge Jim Scott, and Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Paul Humphrey.
Hector Campoy, aged 41 from Sonora, Mexico, received a sentence of six years and three months in federal prison. This will be followed by three years of supervised release for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Campoy was found to be illegally residing in the United States.
U.S. Attorney Kyle Bumgarner stated, "We will eradicate the deluge of poison being pumped into the Western District of Kentucky by transnational criminal organizations and illegal immigrants. This sentence is one step in that direction, with much more work to be done."
Special Agent Jim Scott added his commendation for the investigators involved: “I commend the work of DEA and LMPD investigators in this case,” he said. “Let this be a warning to all transnational drug traffickers; if you’re operating within our borders, DEA will hunt you down and you will be brought to justice.”
Chief Paul Humphrey emphasized the importance of collaboration among law enforcement agencies: “Another dangerous criminal is off the streets and behind bars thanks to the strong partnership among our law enforcement agencies. This case reflects our continued commitment to protecting the safety of Louisville’s neighborhoods.”
The investigation was conducted by both the DEA and LMPD, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Frank Dahl prosecuting the case.
This conviction is part of Operation Take Back America, a national initiative aiming to combat illegal immigration and dismantle cartels and transnational criminal organizations through coordinated efforts by various Justice Department task forces.
There is no parole available under federal sentencing guidelines.
