Man pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl pills in Las Vegas area

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A Colombian national has pleaded guilty to distributing thousands of fentanyl-laced pills in the Las Vegas area, federal prosecutors said.

Prosecutors said Alexander Gonzalez sold about 6,000 pills in February and March 2025. The pills were marked with “M” and “30,” markings often used to mimic prescription painkillers.

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Gonzalez pleaded guilty to two counts of distribution of fentanyl. He faces a mandatory minimum of five years in prison and up to 80 years total.

Sentencing is set for February.