Mynor Josue Fernandez Alfaro, 24, of Dundalk, Maryland, was sentenced to 63 months in federal prison for his involvement in a fentanyl trafficking scheme that distributed thousands of fentanyl-laced pills. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia reported the conviction, which stems from a guilty plea on June 21, 2024, to conspiracy charges related to distributing 40 grams or more of fentanyl.
Fernandez, also known as “Mino,” admitted to supplying over 4,500 fentanyl pills to co-conspirator Jennifer Echeverria Flores, who sold the pills to an undercover officer during five transactions between February and July 2023. More than half of the pills contained lethal doses of fentanyl, with concentrations exceeding two milligrams, which the DEA estimates as fatal.
In addition to his partnership with Flores, Fernandez was involved in distributing fentanyl to other individuals and redistributors. His role in the drug trade began as early as October 2022, and he used social media to facilitate transactions. Fernandez also employed firearms, including military-style rifles, to protect his drug operation.
Co-defendant Edward Steven Monge, 23, of Beltsville, Maryland, helped advertise the drugs online, while Fernandez coordinated sales and received payments, often through CashApp. Together, Fernandez and Monge generated over $150,000 in digital transactions while also accepting cash.
This case was investigated by the DEA Washington Division.
