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Fort Worth man sentenced to 40 years in prison for possesing over 244kg of meth
By Alton Worley II at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 18, 2026
· 2 min read
A Fort Worth man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after authorities found him to be in possession of more than 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, among other drugs and firearms.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Evaristo Hidrogo was sentenced on June 26, 2026, by Chie...
Key takeaway Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Evaristo Hidrogo was sentenced on June 26, 2026, by Chief United States District Judge Reed O’Connor for possessing with intent to distribute a controlled substance.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The sentencing of Evaristo Hidrogo to 40 years in prison for possessing a large quantity of methamphetamine has significant implications for the safety of communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Frisco . The sheer amount of methamphetamine seized, over 244 kilograms, suggests a substantial drug trafficking operation that likely affected multiple cities in the region. As law enforcement continues to crack down on drug traffickers, Frisco residents can expect increased efforts to prevent the distribution of narcotics in their community. The collaboration between federal and local law enforcement agencies, as evident in this case, will be crucial in disrupting drug trafficking networks that operate in and around Frisco. With the DEA and U.S. Attorney's Office committed to holding drug traffickers accountable, Frisco can anticipate a safer environment as these efforts help to reduce the presence of illicit drugs in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 18, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Fort Worth man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison after authorities found him to be in possession of more than 244 kilograms of methamphetamine, among other drugs and firearms.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 31-year-old Evaristo Hidrogo was sentenced on June 26, 2026, by Chie...
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