McALLEN, Texas — A 26-year-old man has admitted to distributing liquid methamphetamine, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jesus David Medrano Grimaldo intended to sell approximately 10 kilograms of the illegal substance, authorities revealed.
Law enforcement observed Medrano as he placed a jug containing the liquid into another individual’s vehicle. The substance was later confirmed to be methamphetamine, weighing around 10 kilograms. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane accepted Medrano’s guilty plea and scheduled sentencing for February 3, 2025. Medrano faces up to life in federal prison and a potential $10 million fine. He will remain in custody until sentencing…