A federal jury in Albuquerque has convicted the first defendant to go to trial on charges that he worked for an elaborate fentanyl drug trafficking network that spanned five states.

Alex Anthony Martinez, 38, was convicted on charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and conspiracy after a six-day trial, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office in New Mexico. No sentencing date has been set.

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