# Garland Man Sentenced After 23 Kilos Of Meth Found In Suitcase

> Garland man gets 57 months for smuggling 23 kilos of meth in suitcase.
- Title: Garland Man Sentenced After 23 Kilos Of Meth Found In Suitcase
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Dallas Express — https://dallasexpress.com/crime/garland-man-sentenced-after-23-kilos-of-meth-found-in-suitcase
- Author: Dallas Express
- Published: 2026-10-20T18:00:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: travis peterson, garland, meth, federal prison, texas, louisiana, conspiracy, drug trafficking, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Garland man Travis Peterson sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for transporting 23 kilograms of methamphetamine from Texas to Louisiana.