Salvado Sandoval/Mexico/Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance

ICE New Orleans arrested Salvado Sandoval, a citizen and national of Mexico, on July 11, 2025, following his identification as a removable noncitizen due to a significant drug trafficking conviction in the United States. According to ICE records, Sandoval was convicted of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, an offense involving the unlawful possession of drugs combined with the intention to sell, deliver, or otherwise distribute them. As a result of this conviction, Sandoval was sentenced to 121 months in federal prison, indicating the serious nature of the crime and the substantial quantity or circumstances involved in his case.

Possession with intent to distribute is prosecuted aggressively under federal and state laws due to its connections to larger drug trafficking networks, which often contribute to community harm, addiction, and associated criminal activity. Convictions for drug trafficking offenses of this nature are considered aggravated felonies under U.S. immigration law and carry severe immigration consequences, including mandatory removal and significant restrictions on future reentry into the United States.

No additional charges beyond the possession with intent to distribute conviction were listed in publicly available records concerning Sandoval. ICE has not released further details regarding the specific circumstances, location, or timeline of Sandoval’s most recent arrest. As of the latest report, Sandoval remains in ICE custody while he awaits further immigration proceedings to determine his future status in the United States.