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Tennessee Man Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl, MDMA, Ketamine Trafficking and Firearm Possession

Tennessee man sentenced to 10 years for drug trafficking and firearm offenses in Florida.

November 13, 2025, 2:28 PM

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Executive Summary

Obmar Garcia-Galban was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearm offenses in Orlando, Florida.

Garcia-Galban was found with 124.6 grams of fentanyl, 1.99 kilograms of MDMA and ketamine, and a defaced Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle, all intended for sale.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods, a Department of Justice initiative to reduce violent crime and gun violence.

Laws and Precedent

Obmar Garcia-Galban was sentenced on federal charges for possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances, including fentanyl and MDMA, and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. This prosecution, handled by the U.S. Attorney’s Office and resulting in a federal prison term, aligns with the Department of Justice’s Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative, which targets violent crime and gun violence nationwide.

A Tennessee man, Obmar Garcia-Galban, 25, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison on November 13, 2025, in Orlando, Florida, for drug trafficking and firearm offenses. U.S. District Judge Carlos Mendoza imposed the sentence after Garcia-Galban pleaded guilty to possessing over 124 grams of fentanyl and nearly two kilograms of MDMA and ketamine, along with a firearm intended for drug sales.

Details of the Offense

Court documents reveal that on December 19, 2024, Garcia-Galban was found in possession of 124.6 grams of fentanyl, 1.99 kilograms of a substance known as “Tusi” (containing MDMA and ketamine), and a Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle with its serial number removed. He admitted to law enforcement that he intended to sell these illicit substances and the weapon to an individual in Florida.

In addition to the decade-long prison term, Judge Mendoza ordered Garcia-Galban to forfeit the Smith & Wesson M&P 15 rifle involved in the offense. The sentencing follows his guilty plea on July 10, 2025, to charges of possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

Investigation and Prosecution

The Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation into Garcia-Galban’s activities. Assistant United States Attorney Diane Hu prosecuted the case for the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a nationwide Department of Justice initiative. PSN aims to reduce violent crime and gun violence by fostering collaboration between law enforcement agencies and local communities, setting strategic enforcement priorities, and supporting violence prevention efforts.

Key Takeaways

Garcia-Galban’s sentencing underscores the ongoing federal efforts to combat drug trafficking and illegal firearm possession, particularly within programs like Project Safe Neighborhoods, to enhance community safety.