Drug Trafficker Operating in Real Audiencia Area Sentenced to 19 Years

A Penal Guarantees Tribunal has sentenced Erick Alexander J. A. to 19 years in prison for his involvement in large-scale illicit trafficking of controlled substances. The ruling, issued on June 8, 2026, also mandates the convicted trafficker to pay a substantial fine of $289,200, equivalent to 600 unified basic salaries.

The case originated on July 16, 2025, following a citizen's tip about drug dealing activities in the Real Audiencia sector of the capital. An undercover officer observed Erick Alexander J. A. handing over packages to a buyer. When police attempted to apprehend him, the suspect fled in a vehicle, triggering a pursuit that ended in a traffic accident.

During his arrest, Erick Alexander J. A. exhibited violent behavior, resisting capture and issuing threats to the officers and their families. He reportedly boasted about being part of the criminal group "Los Lobos" and claimed to control drug sales in the vicinity of Real Audiencia avenue, aiming to instill fear in the community.

Forensic analysis of the substances seized from the suspect's vehicle confirmed the presence of 981.38 grams of marijuana and 12.63 grams of cocaine. Based on the presented evidence, including witness testimonies and expert reports, the Tribunal found the prosecution's case compelling. The sentence aligns with Article 220 of the Comprehensive Organic Penal Code (COIP), which prescribes penalties ranging from 19 to 22 years for such offenses.