Phoenix-Area Drug Trafficker Sentenced to Six Years in Prison
A Phoenix-area drug trafficker, Francisco Evans-Gomez, has been sentenced to six years in prison after being apprehended with over 50 pounds of methamphetamine, thousands of fentanyl pills, heroin, and firearms.
Phoenix, AZ, September 29, 2026 —
A federal judge has sentenced Francisco Evans-Gomez, identified as a drug trafficker operating in the Phoenix area, to six years in federal prison. The sentence follows his apprehension and conviction related to significant quantities of illegal narcotics and firearms.
During the operation that led to Evans-Gomez’s arrest, authorities seized a substantial amount of illicit substances. Recovered items included over 50 pounds of methamphetamine, thousands of counterfeit fentanyl pills, and heroin. Additionally, multiple firearms were found in his possession.
The details surrounding the exact date of apprehension and the specific law enforcement agencies involved in the seizure were not provided. Furthermore, information regarding the court where the sentencing took place, beyond it being a federal proceeding resulting in a six-year term, was not available in the summary. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking in the region.
Story summarized from the original created by Haley Williams on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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