Oct 26, 2020

Man caught in Kansas hid meth in car's speakers

Posted Oct 26, 2020 1:00 AM
Sergio Martinez-Carlos- Harvey Co. Jail
Sergio Martinez-Carlos- Harvey Co. Jail

WICHITA, KAN. – A man from Arizona pleaded guilty last week to driving 11.5 pounds of pure methamphetamine from Phoenix to Kansas, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

 Sergio Martinez-Carlos, 22, Monahan, Ariz., pleaded guilty to one count of interstate travel in furtherance of drug trafficking. In his plea, he admitted the Kingman County Sheriff’s Office stopped him and discovered the drugs hidden in speakers in the vehicle.

Sentencing is set for Jan. 19, 2021. He could face up to five years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.