Caught with 60 pounds of fentanyl, California man faces charge in federal court

A 28-year-old man was caught with more than 60 pounds of fentanyl in his car in May, and now he faces a charge in federal court.

Carlos Fernando Fernandez-Gonzalez of Yucaipa, Calif., has been charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, U.S. Attorney Tom Beall said in a statement.

The Kansas Highway Patrol stopped Fernandez-Gonzalez on May 25 in Russell County. The trooper found the powerful synthetic opioid in his vehicle.

If convicted he faces a penalty of at least 10 years in federal prison and a fine of up to $10 million.

This story was originally published July 6, 2017 at 4:58 PM with the headline "Caught with 60 pounds of fentanyl, California man faces charge in federal court."