ST. LOUIS, MO. (WJPF) — An alleged Mexican drug dealer has been extradited to Southern Illinois to face federal drug charges.
Armando Medina-Hernandez has been charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
According to the US District Attorney’s Office, Medina-Hernandez is accused of possessing with the intent to distribute 500 or more grams of meth and 5 or more kilograms of cocaine.
Medina-Hernandez is believed to be part of a group of drug traffickers who brought illegal drugs from Mexico to the St. Louis Metro Area.
