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80-month sentence for man in drug trafficking case
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Posted on Jul 11 2023
The court also ordered five years of supervised release and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee for Aguon, who was convicted of conspiracy to distribute 50 or more grams of methamphetamine hydrochloride.
Defendants convicted of a federal drug offense may no longer qualify for certain federal benefits.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, which prosecuted the case, Aguon traveled to Guam from Stockton, California, in 2017. He began distributing methamphetamine from two Tumon hotel rooms to numerous persons. The investigation also revealed that Aguon received large sums of money in his personal accounts and returned the proceeds back to his California supplier using money remitter services. The drug transactions were facilitated using cell phones and Facebook messenger. Aguon sold over a pound of methamphetamine before the distribution was detected by law enforcement.
“The sentence in this case sends a message of deterrence to those seeking to distribute drugs in Guam,” said Shawn N. Anderson, who is the U.S. Attorney for the Districts of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. “Combatting drug crime remains an important priority for our law enforcement partners. I applaud their efforts.”
“[Homeland Security Investigations] is committed to investigating drug traffickers who trade in methamphetamine,” said John F. Tobon, special agent in charge, HSI Honolulu. “Criminals like Aguon who distribute this poison will be investigated and prosecuted to stop the flow of dangerous drug into our communities.”
This investigation was conducted by the HSI and prosecuted by Rosetta L. San Nicolas, assistant U.S. Attorney in the District of Guam. (PR)
