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April 1, 2007

HOUSTON MAN SENTENCED TO LENGTHY PRISON TERM FOR TRAFFICKING IN METHAMPHETAMINE AND COCAINE

(BROWNSVILLE, TX) Jason Lawson Komp, 35, previously convicted of possession with intent to distribute kilogram quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine has been sentenced almost 15 years in federal prison without parole, United States Attorney Don DeGabrielle announced today.

At a hearing held today, Friday, March 30, 2007, United States District Judge Hilda Tagle sentenced Komp to 176 months imprisonment for possessing with intent to distribute almost 16 kilograms of cocaine and five kilograms of methamphetamine in September 2006. Komp plead guilty to both federal felony offenses in December 2006. The two sentences are to be served concurrently and will be followed by a 5-year supervised release term.

Last September Komp admitted in open court that he had agreed to transport from Mexico to Austin, TX, the cocaine and methamphetamine hidden in the dashboard and in a rear cargo area of the vehicle he was driving in exchange for $3,500. The contraband was discovered during inspections by Customs and Border Protection officers at the B & M International Bridge in Brownsville, Texas. After the discovery of the contraband and being confronted with the find, Komp confessed to Immigration and Customs agents.