Two accused of drug distribution from Houston to Laredo

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Two men are now facing charges accusing them of trying to distribute fentanyl.

According to a criminal complaint on August 28, 40-year-old Hernan Cortez allegedly traveled with half a kilogram of fentanyl from Houston to Laredo.

Investigators claim that Cortez was planning to sell the drugs in Laredo with help from 37-year-old Daniel Elizondo.

Cortez had met up with Elizondo at an alleged stash house.

Elizondo left the stash house holding a black bag and then walked into an alleyway connected to another property.

Later, Elizondo was seen leaving the alleyway without the bag.

Authorities later found over 500 grams of fentanyl hidden in a tire in the alleyway where Elizondo had been.

If convicted, Cortez and Elizondo can face up to 20 years in federal prison, and a possible $10 million maximum fine.

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