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Guillermo Yanez, 47, of Las Cruces, was sentenced to seven years in prison for drug possession.

Yanez fled from police attempting to arrest him on a warrant, leading to a chase where he discarded drugs.

Officers recovered methamphetamine and fentanyl, and Yanez admitted to possessing and distributing the drugs.

He pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute and will face supervised release after his prison term.

Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and Acting Special Agent in Charge Philip Russell of the FBI's Albuquerque Field Office announced on Aug. 15 that Guillermo Yanez of Las Cruces was sentenced to seven years in prison for possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl after fleeing from officers attempting to arrest him on a warrant in May 2024.

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