A federal grand jury in Rhode Island has indicted Andrew Urbano Perez, 34, of Florida, on charges of possession with intent to distribute approximately 14 pounds of methamphetamine, United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda announced on Apr. 8.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to address drug trafficking and distribution. According to court documents, a Warwick police officer assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task Force stopped a rental vehicle with Florida license plates operated by Urbano Perez in December 2024. A K-9 working with law enforcement alerted officers to the presence of narcotics during the stop.
Law enforcement searched the vehicle and found about 14 pounds of crystal methamphetamine hidden inside. Urbano Perez was then taken into custody.
Assistant United States Attorney Peter I. Roklan is prosecuting the case, which was investigated by the DEA and participating task force agencies.
Authorities remind that a federal criminal indictment is an accusation and that defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
