Ecuadorian Brothers Wanted by ICE Sentenced to Prison for Hauling 75 Pounds of Drugs Across Wyoming

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Two brothers from Ecuador, both wanted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, will serve more than two years in federal prison after being caught with nearly 75 pounds of illegal drugs during a traffic stop on Interstate 80. Following their sentences, both men will be deported.

Edgar Narvaez Vega, 23, was sentenced Feb. 9 to 27 months in prison under a plea agreement, the U.S. District Court for Wyoming announced Tuesday. His brother, Pedro Narvaez Vega, 22, received the same sentence in December. Both pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and heroin.

The case began July 5, 2025, when Wyoming Highway Patrol Trooper Clancy Gines spotted a black sedan eastbound on I-80 traveling 80 mph with a shattered side mirror. The driver initially failed to yield but stopped about two miles later, according to court records.

When Gines approached the vehicle, he was overwhelmed by the odor of raw marijuana. A small jar containing marijuana was visible between a passenger’s feet. Pedro initially claimed his brother had a marijuana joint but said there were no other illegal items in the car.

A subsequent search revealed four white trash bags containing 63 packages wrapped in yellow plastic. Laboratory testing confirmed the packages contained massive quantities of methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, and heroin with a total weight of 74.17 pounds.

Both men are from Quito, Ecuador, and were wanted by ICE at the time of their arrest. The full details of their plea agreements remain sealed. Under the terms, they received significantly less than the maximum 10-year sentence each could have faced if convicted at trial.