Two Honduran Men Sentenced to 24 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking, Then Deported

In a North Carolina federal court, Olver Anacleto Amador-Calderon, 24, and Alexander Josue Viatoro-Arita, 22, were sentenced to 14 and 10 years respectively after admitting guilt to fentanyl conspiracy and possession. The sentencing follows a joint investigation by the Homeland Security Task Force, which operates under a 2025 executive order targeting transnational drug and human-smuggling networks. Authorities recovered 330 grams of fentanyl, cash, and ledgers documenting large-scale drug sales, including over 11 kilograms of fentanyl and nearly 3 kilograms of methamphetamine.

Both men possessed stolen pistols at the time of arrest. After serving their terms, they will be deported, reflecting the administration’s emphasis on removing illegal immigrants involved in drug crimes. Prosecutor Russ Ferguson emphasized the intent to eradicate fentanyl distribution in the community. The case underscores the high cost of opioid misuse to North Carolina taxpayers, as detailed in a recent drug policy study.