CASTLE ROCK, Colo. (KKTV) - A Fort Collins man was sentenced to 20 years in prison after a drug bust in Castle Rock.

According to the 23rd Judicial District Attorney’s Office, Albert Gene Vargas, 67, was arrested on Aug. 14, 2021, at Castle Rock Parkway and Promenade Parkway, after a flock camera discovered stolen plates on his car.

The DA says Vargas told Castle Rock Police he was a middleman for “some cartel dudes” upon being pulled over. He also reportedly admitted to having a handgun in his car despite being a convicted felon.

Police searched him and found large quantities of fentanyl, hallucinogens and more than 450 grams of methamphetamine, along with drug paraphernalia. Vargas also had multiple outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest, including a felony drug charge in Denv

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