Adrian Vargas-Ramirez photo Ellsworth County

ELLSWORTH COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a California man for alleged drug distribution, according to&nbsp;U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

Adrian Vargas-Ramirez, 38, of Paramount, Calif., is charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The crime is alleged to have occurred Oct., 17, 2019, in Ellsworth County, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

If convicted, the defendant could face a sentence of not less than 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $10 million.

The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Lindsey Debenham is prosecuting.

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 </figure>Adrian Vargas-Ramirez photo Ellsworth CountyELLSWORTH COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a California man for alleged drug distribution, according to&nbsp;U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.Adrian Vargas-Ramirez, 38, of Paramount, Calif., is charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. The crime is alleged to have occurred Oct., 17, 2019, in Ellsworth County, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;If convicted, the defendant could face a sentence of not less than 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $10 million.The Drug Enforcement Administration investigated. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Lindsey Debenham is prosecuting.

California man accused of meth distribution in Ellsworth County