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Two Sentenced in Federal Court for Methamphetamine and Firearms Offenses

Pedro Moreno-Duenas and Marco Carillo received federal prison sentences following an undercover investigation in Kansas City.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 20, 2026, 8:52 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 20, 2026, 8:52 a.m. ET
According to court documents released on August 7, 2026, by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas, two men have been in federal court. Pedro Moreno-Duenas, 26, was to 151 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Marco Carillo, 55, pleaded guilty to one count of illegal alien in possession of a firearm and was to 37 months in prison. Court records state that both men are illegal aliens from Mexico. Court records detail an investigation conducted by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI). In January 2025, an undercover KBI agent met Moreno-Duenas in Kansas City, Kansas, to purchase methamphetamine. During the meeting, Moreno-Duenas removed a 9mm pistol from his waistband and sold it to the agent for $350. In February 2025, Moreno-Duenas arranged a transaction via text message, quoting $1,800 for a pound of methamphetamine and $200 for fentanyl pills, and sent a photograph of a Glock pistol with two magazines for sale. During a subsequent meeting, Moreno-Duenas and an associate met the undercover agent, and the associate handed over a plastic bag containing a crystal substance. A KBI laboratory report confirmed the bag contained approximately 452 grams of pure methamphetamine. U.S. Attorney Ryan A. Kriegshauser noted the commitment of law enforcement to arrest, prosecute, and expel individuals engaged in drug and firearms trafficking once their sentences are served. The cases were prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Trent Krug and Taylor Hines.

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  1. Aug 20, 2026, 8:52 a.m. ETFirst report

    Two Sentenced in Kansas Federal Court for Methamphetamine and Firearms Offenses

    On August 7, 2026, official records released by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Kansas announced the sentencing of two Mexican nationals in federal district court.

    Pedro Moreno-Duenas, 26, was sentenced to 151 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Marco Carillo, 55, was sentenced to 37 months in prison after pleading guilty to one count of illegal alien in possession of a firearm. Official records identify both defendants as illegal aliens from Mexico.

    According to court documents, an undercover agent with the Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI) arranged a meeting with Moreno-Duenas in Kansas City, Kansas, in January 2025 to purchase methamphetamine. During the encounter, Moreno-Duenas offered to sell firearms, pulled a 9mm pistol from his waistband, and sold it to the agent for $350, stating he could provide methamphetamine at a later time.

    In February 2025, Moreno-Duenas negotiated further sales via text message with the undercover agent, quoting $1,800 for a pound of methamphetamine and $200 for fentanyl pills, while also sending an image of a Glock pistol with two magazines for sale. During a subsequent meeting, an associate of Moreno-Duenas delivered a plastic bag containing a crystal substance to the agent. A KBI laboratory report confirmed the package contained approximately 452 grams of pure methamphetamine.

    U.S. Attorney for the District of Kansas Ryan A. Kriegshauser addressed the sentences in an official statement, noting that individuals entering the country to engage in drug and firearms trafficking pose a serious concern, and stated that federal prosecutors and law enforcement partners remain committed to prosecuting offenders and removing them following the completion of their prison terms.

    The cases were investigated by the Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Homeland Security Investigations, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Trent Krug and Taylor Hines.

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