# Alaska Drug Bust Sends Key Player to Prison

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-06-04T03:36:27+00:00
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Alaska’s biggest drug bust in history just got a major update: Pasquale Luigi Giordano, a key player in a sprawling trafficking ring, received a two-year federal prison sentence followed by three years of supervised release. Prosecutors say the operation, led from behind bars by alleged mastermind Heraclio Sanchez Rodriguez, moved tons of fentanyl, meth, and heroin across Western Alaska — including into Dillingham — with Giordano allegedly handling shipments and moving product for associate Catherine Louise Phillips. Authorities seized over 92kg of fentanyl, 26kg of meth, and 11kg of heroin, leading to 69 indictments. While prosecutors sought 36 months, Giordano’s sentence was lighter — but he’s still out until he turns himself in. The case, active from early 2022 to late 2023, is far from over. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/47540459b2eeb14a

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