Everett Men Arrested for Trafficking 7 Kilos Fentanyl in King, Snohomish

Federal prosecutors have charged two Everett residents, Santana Sandoval and Kevin Torres Velasquez, with possession and intent to distribute over seven kilograms of fentanyl. Sandoval initially came to law enforcement attention earlier this year as a fentanyl distributor in King and Snohomish Counties, leading to a coordinated investigation involving the Seattle Police Department, DEA, and Homeland Security Investigations. A search warrant executed at an Everett apartment uncovered not only fentanyl but also cocaine, methamphetamine, scales, and more than $12,000 in cash. Both men were first arrested on state charges and released before being federally detained at the Federal Detention Center in SeaTac. The prosecution, led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Cecelia Gregson, emphasizes that these charges are allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. This case marks a significant crackdown on local fentanyl trafficking networks in the region.