The final defendant involved in a significant drug trafficking operation in Albuquerque has been sentenced, marking the end of a multi-agency investigation initiated under Operation Legend. This operation targeted a drug organization operating from several Motel 6 locations in the city.

Court documents revealed that the group was involved in methamphetamine distribution and often carried firearms during transactions. Their criminal activities also included selling firearms and an incident of kidnapping. The Motel 6 at Carlisle and I-40 served as a primary base for these operations, generating numerous police service calls between January and June 2020.

Four individuals have been sentenced for their participation in this violent organization:

Jack Trujillo, aged 48, considered the leader, received a 20-year prison sentence for multiple methamphetamine distribution charges, firearms offenses, and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. After serving his sentence, Trujillo will undergo five years of supervised release.

Alberto Gomez, aged 40, was sentenced to 11.5 years for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and related charges including being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. He will also face five years of supervised release after his imprisonment.

Cedric Kulka, aged 26, received an eight-year sentence for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and firearm-related offenses. He will be subject to three years of supervised release upon release from prison.

Christopher Hulsey, aged 29, was given a 15-year sentence for various counts related to methamphetamine distribution and firearm possession during drug trafficking crimes. Following his time in prison, Hulsey will have five years of supervised release.

Federal parole is not available in these cases.

The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Alexander M.M. Uballez alongside Brendan Iber from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The ATF led the investigation with help from Homeland Security Investigations and the Albuquerque Police Department. Assistant United States Attorney Jaymie L. Roybal prosecuted the case.