An Arizona man was sentenced Wednesday to nearly six years in federal prison for a methamphetamine conviction in New Mexico.
Records show 29-year-old Ricardo Salcido of Avondale had previously pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
He has acknowledged that he had transported nearly 3 pounds of the drug.
The case arises from the October 2014 arrest of Salico and another Phoenix man in Luna County, New Mexico.
Authorities said they found three bags of methamphetamine under the spare tire of a vehicle driven by Salcido.
Records show 22-year-old Jonathan Benitez-Tirado of Phoenix also pleaded guilty in the case to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine.
His sentencing is set for April 9.
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