A Compton kingpin who masterminded a drug trafficking organization that peddled cocaine from California's sun-drenched streets to the frosty climes of Alaska has struck a deal with the feds, pleading guilty to a federal narcotics charge. Raul Cisneros Jr., age 45, orchestrated the shipment of hard drugs through commercial flights and the U.S. Postal Service, according to details disclosed in the plea agreement.
The wheels of justice caught up to Cisneros in October 2020, and the man has since been confined to federal holding. His criminal operations, stretching from July 2014 to August 2016, were brought to light in court documents that revealed his intent to aggressively and systematically distribute cocaine and methamphetamine. He's expected to receive a minimum mandatory sentence of a decade behind bars, with the possibility of life in prison, come his August 8 sentencing as reported by the United States Attorney's Office.
In October 2015, a run-in with law enforcement led to the discovery of roughly $5,003 cash in Cisneros' vehicle, suspected proceeds of his illicit business, and a stash of approximately 10 kilograms of cocaine. The bust didn't end there; a search of his Compton residence resulted in the confiscation of more cocaine, crack, meth, and a cache of firearms and ammunition. Cisneros had no choice but to admit to his role in directing the narcotics operation, which saw hundreds of thousands of dollars changing hands.
Cisneros is not alone in facing the law's stern gaze; seven other individuals implicated in the scheme have also entered guilty pleas, effectively bringing down the curtain on a drug ring that pumped narcotics across state lines, as shared by the U.S. Department of Justice. The successful operation is a feather in the cap for the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, which strives to disrupt and dismantle the criminal syndicates that dare to challenge the rule of law.
Federal prosecutors Kathy Yu and Chelsea Norell led the charge in this significant case, with the investigation helmed by the FBI and DEA and crucial support from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
