Kevin P. Davidson, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama
A Mexican national has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses following his illegal reentry into the United States, according to an announcement from Acting United States Attorney Kevin Davidson.
Agustin Osorio-Lopez, 42, originally from Hidalgo, Mexico, received his sentence on February 10, 2026. He pleaded guilty to charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime, possession of a firearm by an alien unlawfully present in the United States, and illegal reentry after deportation. After serving his prison term, Osorio-Lopez will face removal proceedings.
“The defendant repeatedly violated federal law by illegally reentering the United States and engaging in serious drug and firearm offenses,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Davidson. “This case demonstrates the importance of strong partnerships between federal, state, and local law enforcement in the Middle District of Alabama, and the sentence imposed should serve as a warning to those who disregard our immigration laws and threaten public safety.”
Court records show that law enforcement officers began investigating suspected drug-trafficking activity in Elmore County in July 2025. During their investigation, they identified Osorio-Lopez as a person of interest and determined he had previously been deported twice before returning unlawfully.
On September 22, 2025, federal agents and deputies from the Elmore County Drug Task Force executed an arrest warrant at a residence in Elmore, Alabama. Officers seized methamphetamine, marijuana, several handguns, digital scales, and other items related to drug distribution during the arrest.
The Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement Removal Operations (ERO) worked with the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office on this case. The Drug Enforcement Administration Southeast Laboratory in Miami also provided assistance. Assistant United States Attorney Eric M. Counts prosecuted the case.
The prosecution is part of Operation Take Back America—a nationwide initiative by the Department of Justice aimed at addressing illegal immigration issues and targeting cartels as well as transnational criminal organizations.
