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Monroe men sentenced for drug and gun charges

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Christopher Murrita Diaz and Gustavo Vergara Avalos, both of Monroe, were each sentenced to 130 months in prison followed by a term of supervised release for drug and gun charges.

Both Diaz and Avalos pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute cocaine and possession of a machine gun.

Diaz also pleaded guilty to distribution of cocaine, transfer of a machine gun, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. 

According to court documents, law enforcement initiated an investigation into Diaz after they learned he was selling cocaine and machine gun conversion devices, commonly referred to as “Glock switches.”

During the investigation, Diaz sold cocaine to a confidential informant working with the ATF, 28 Glock switches, a firearm, two AR-style firearms, and a machine gun.

At least one of the sales of contraband occurred at Vergara-Avalos’ residence. In October 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant at the residence where they seized a total of 10 firearms, 26 Glock switches, and more cocaine. 

Both men are in custody.

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