An indictment has been returned against two foreign nationals living in Clearfield for illicit drug possession, including fentanyl, with intent to distribute.

According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Utah District, a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment Wednesday against Juan Robles-Ramos, 22, of Clearfield, and Pedro De Jesus Figueroa-Roman, 19, of Clearfield.

“(They) knowingly possessed narcotics with the intent to distribute,” the statement alleges. “Beginning in July 2023, the FBI Wasatch Metro Drug Force (WMDTF) began a criminal investigation into Figueroa-Roman and Robles-Ramos, and other members of a drug trafficking organization believed to be distributing large quantities of narcotics in the District of Utah. Pursuant to a controlled purchase of heroin, agents identified Robles-Ramos and learned that the two defendants lived together. On October 6, 2023, during the execution of a search warrant of Robles-Ramos’ and Figueroa-Roman’s residence, agents recovered approximately 1,444 grams of fentanyl, over 1,400 grams of heroin, and over $4,000 in cash. In a separate area of the residence, agents also recovered 1,292 grams of heroin. Robles-Ramos and Figueroa-Roman are in custody.”

According to the statement, both men have been charged with possession of heroin with intent to distribute. Figueroa-Roman also is charged with possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute.

The WMDTF, consisting of the FBI and Davis Metro Narcotic Strike Force, is investigating the case.

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