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Garland Man Sentenced After 23 Kilos Of Meth Found In Suitcase
Garland man gets 57 months for smuggling 23 kilos of meth in suitcase.
In brief
Garland man gets 57 months for smuggling 23 kilos of meth in suitcase. Garland man Travis Peterson sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for transporting 23 kilograms of methamphetamine from Texas to Louisiana. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Garland Man Sentenced
Garland man Travis Peterson sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for transporting 23 kilograms of methamphetamine from Texas to Louisiana.
Meth Found In Suitcase
Investigators discovered approximately 23 kilograms of methamphetamine hidden inside an orange suitcase during a shipment.
Transportation Role
Peterson acted as a primary transporter for a Texas-based meth supplier serving northern Louisiana.
Drug Shipment Details
Peterson transported approximately 28 kilograms of methamphetamine during late August and early September 2025.
Louisiana Co-Conspirator
Johnny Bradshaw, 34, of Bastrop, Louisiana, received a 144-month federal prison sentence for drug trafficking.
Investigation Methods
Federal investigators used intercepted communications, surveillance, controlled purchases, and traffic stops to document the operation.
Sentencing Details
Both men pleaded guilty and were sentenced by U.S. Chief District Judge Terry A. Doughty on October 9, 2026.
What to remember
Garland man Travis Peterson sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for transporting 23 kilograms of methamphetamine from Texas to Louisiana.
