Richar Mujica Sentenced to 12 Years for Drug Trafficking and Kidnapping
Richar Mujica has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison for his involvement in a drug trafficking and kidnapping ring that operated in the Twin Cities. The organization allegedly transported large amounts of methamphetamine from Mexico to be sold…
Minneapolis St. Paul, MN, July 29, 2026 —
Richar Mujica has received a 12-year sentence in federal prison for his participation in a significant drug trafficking and kidnapping operation that affected the Twin Cities area.
The organization is accused of orchestrating the transportation of substantial quantities of methamphetamine from Mexico into the region for distribution and sale. The scope of their illicit activities extended beyond drug trafficking, as evidenced by an investigation that uncovered a kidnapping plot within St. Paul.
In the St. Paul incident, an individual was reportedly held captive due to outstanding debts owed to the cartel. Details regarding the exact amount of methamphetamine transported or the specific timeline of the operation were not provided. The contractor’s name was not provided, nor were details about permit status or inspection outcomes related to the case.
The federal prison sentence reflects the severity of the charges Mujica faced in connection with these criminal activities. Further details about the investigation’s progression and the extent of the organization’s network were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Ryan Pattee on kstp.com, see more information here.
