The Brief

A Frio County man was sentenced to nearly 20 years in federal prison for drug trafficking.

Joe Corona, 34, was found with over 67 grams of methamphetamine and a firearm during a search of his home.

Further investigation revealed that Corona was paid $1,500 per trip to transport the drug from Mexico into the U.S.

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - A Frio County man has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for his role in a drug-trafficking organization that transported methamphetamine from Mexico into the United States.

Joe Corona Sentenced

What we know:

Joe Corona, 34, was sentenced to 235 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Justin R. Simmons.

The backstory:

Court documents show Corona sold a p

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