Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced on Apr. 13 that Marco Antonio Merino-Carrizosa and Jesus Angel Perez-Corral received prison sentences in Pima County Superior Court for their roles in transporting over 110 pounds of methamphetamine for sale. The sentencing took place on April 10, with Merino-Carrizosa sentenced to five years and Perez-Corral to two and a half years.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by the Arizona Attorney General’s Office to address drug trafficking and protect communities across the state. “My office works day in, day out to take dangerous drugs and those who traffic them off our streets and out of our communities,” said Attorney General Mayes. “This case is another example of our ongoing efforts to make Arizona communities safe.”
According to court records, Merino-Carrizosa conspired with others on September 25, 2025, in Pima County to transport approximately 111.8 pounds of methamphetamine for sale after a Mexican coordinator arranged the deal with a third party. Both men were arrested at the scene after attempting to move the transaction to a more secluded location.
Merino-Carrizosa pleaded guilty to conspiracy involving offering or transporting dangerous drugs for sale—a class two felony—while Perez-Corral pleaded guilty to solicitation related to transporting dangerous drugs for sale—a class four felony. Each was ordered by the court to pay $4,500 into the State Anti-Racketeering Revolving Fund.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), while Assistant Attorney General Sabrina Lochner prosecuted the case.
The Arizona Attorney General’s Office serves as Arizona’s chief legal office with statewide responsibilities for legal and protective services according to its official website. The office addresses issues such as elder abuse, civil rights violations, unsolved crimes through its cold case unit, participates in federal action lawsuits, supports fair housing initiatives, accountability measures for social media companies, and delivers comprehensive advocacy throughout Arizona according to its official website. Kris Mayes is noted as Arizona’s 27th attorney general and is recognized as the first mother in this role according to its official website.
