El Paso Couple Sentenced to 25 Years for Meth Trafficking, Firearm Offenses

An El Paso couple, Carlos Morales and Rebekah Sue Morales, received a combined 25 years in federal prison after being convicted of methamphetamine trafficking and firearms offenses. The pair were apprehended during an FBI surveillance operation and traffic stop, which uncovered two handguns in Carlos's possession despite his status as a convicted felon. A search of their home led to the discovery of additional firearms, ammunition, and methamphetamine, confirming their role in meth distribution. Carlos Morales pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 15 years, while Rebekah Sue Morales pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance and received a 10-year sentence. The court also ordered the forfeiture of their home and multiple firearms used in their crimes. The case was investigated collaboratively by the FBI and several local law enforcement agencies.