Sinaloa Man Sentenced to 20 Years for Fentanyl Conspiracy

Raymound Guadalupe Felix-Perez pleaded guilty to drug and money laundering charges.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 6:31pm

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A man from Sinaloa, Mexico, was sentenced in federal court in Kansas City, Missouri, to 20 years in prison for his role in a fentanyl drug conspiracy. Raymound Guadalupe Felix-Perez had previously pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute more than 400 grams of fentanyl and another count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Why it matters

The sentencing highlights the ongoing battle against the opioid crisis, particularly the distribution of illicit fentanyl, which has devastated communities across the United States. This case demonstrates law enforcement's efforts to disrupt drug trafficking networks and hold offenders accountable.

The details

According to court records, before he was indicted, Felix-Perez returned to Sinaloa, where he continued distributing fentanyl to co-conspirators in Missouri, Iowa, Arizona, and Idaho. He was arrested on June 30, 2024, after attempting to enter the United States in the Southern District of California.

  • Felix-Perez was sentenced on Tuesday, January 28, 2026.
  • He was arrested on June 30, 2024.

The players

Raymound Guadalupe Felix-Perez

A man from Sinaloa, Mexico, who was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison for his role in a fentanyl drug conspiracy.

U.S. District Judge Roseann A. Ketchmark

The judge who sentenced Felix-Perez to 20 years in prison without the possibility of parole.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat the opioid crisis and disrupt drug trafficking networks that are fueling the epidemic. The significant sentence handed down to Felix-Perez sends a strong message that those involved in the distribution of dangerous drugs like fentanyl will face serious consequences.