Alton resident admits to distributing 10 kilos of liquid meth

McALLEN, Texas - A 26-year-old man has pleaded guilty to distributing liquid methamphetamine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.

Authorities conducted an investigation revealing Jesus David Medrano Grimaldo intended to sell approximately 10 kilograms of what he knew to be an illegal controlled substance to another individual. Medrano made this initial sale in hopes of selling more illegal controlled substances.

Law enforcement observed the transaction and watched as Medrano placed a jug containing a liquid in the other individual's vehicle. Authorities later acquired the jug and determined the liquid to contain methamphetamine.

The liquid methamphetamine weighed approximately 10 kilograms.

Chief U.S District Judge Randy Crane accepted the plea and set sentencing for February 3, 2025. At that time, Medrano faces up to life in federal prison and a possible $10 million maximum fine.

Medrano will remain in custody pending his sentencing.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cahal P. McColgan is prosecuting the case.