The U.S. Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia returned an indictment against Jaime “Jimmy” Sanchez Soriano, 45, of Mexico, charging him with conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine for importation into the United States and with money laundering conspiracy. The case targets an alleged high-volume trafficker accused of supplying methamphetamine into the U.S. market. According to the department, before his capture on March 19 by Mexican authorities, Sanchez Soriano procured methamphetamine from Los Viagras Cartel, which is affiliated with the United Cartels. DOJ described the United Cartels as a major methamphetamine producer with a distribution network spanning multiple U.S. cities and overseas markets. The U.S. Department of State designated the United Cartels as both a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist on Feb. 20, 2025, and DOJ announced separate criminal charges against senior United Cartels and Los Viagras leaders in August 2025. Homeland Security Investigations is investigating the case, which DOJ said is part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative. If convicted, Sanchez Soriano faces a minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life in prison.
U.S. Department of Justice2026-06-10
U.S. Department of Justice indicts alleged Mexican methamphetamine trafficker tied to United Cartels on importation and money laundering conspiracy charges
The U.S. Department of Justice announced an indictment in the District of Columbia against Jaime “Jimmy” Sanchez Soriano, a Mexican national accused of methamphetamine importation conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy. DOJ said he sourced methamphetamine from Los Viagras Cartel, affiliated with the United Cartels, which the State Department designated in 2025 as both a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. If convicted, he faces 10 years to life in prison.