United States v. Ariel Canales

BENTON, Circuit Judge.

Ariel Emilio Caceres Canales (Caceres) was convicted of distributing methamphetamine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(C). The district court 2 sentenced him to 48 months’ imprisonment. Having jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291, this court affirms.

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In May 2015, a confidential informant told police that Caceres was distributing meth for an operation headquartered in an auto shop where he worked. At the direction of law enforcement, the Cl arranged a controlled purchase from Ca-ceres. On May 28, the Cl and an Iowa Narcotics Enforcement Agent picked up…