United States Drug Enforcement Administration

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A federal grand jury in Rhode Island has returned an indictment charging Andrew Urbano Perez, 34, of Florida, with possession with intent to distribute approximately 14 pounds of methamphetamine, announced United States Attorney Charles C. Calenda.

According to court documents, in December 2024, a Warwick police officer assigned to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) Task Force stopped a rental vehicle with Florida license plates operated by Urbano Perez. A K-9 working with law enforcement alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 14 pounds of crystal methamphetamine hidden inside the vehicle and Urbano Perez was taken into custody. 

The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Peter I. Roklan.

The matter was investigated by the DEA and the participating task force agencies.

A federal criminal indictment is merely an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.