Drug-Dealing Victim of Hostage-Taking Sentenced to Nearly
4 Years in Prison
Members of Mexico-Based Drug Trafficking Organization Kidnapped, Beat, Starved, and Chained Man Because of Alleged Drug Debt

MAY 5 -- Atlanta, GA - OSCAR REYNOSO, 31, originally of the Dominican Republic, was sentenced in federal court today to serve almost 4 years in prison for his role in distributing cocaine supplied by a drug cell operating in Gwinnett County, Georgia. 

Rodney G. Benson, Special Agent in Charge (SAC) of the DEA Atlanta Field Division (AFD) commented, “Drug-related kidnappings are one of the many violent acts that are committed by drug traffickers seeking to carry out their ruthless mission. DEA and its law enforcement counterparts are committed to protecting our citizens from such actions and from the scourge of drug abuse. This individual will now have to pay for the consequences of his actions and will spend well-deserved time in prison.”

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