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Argentinian Man Sentenced for Drug Crimes | Honolulu News
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- Jul 16, 2026
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- 109
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Summary
A 46-year-old Argentine man, German Manuel Zboron, just got five months in federal prison for possessing cocaine and fentanyl with intent to distribute — a charge stemming from a broader investigation into home invasions and disturbing crimes from 2017 to October 2023. After pleading guilty and admitting to buying $8,000 worth of drugs to sell, Zboron’s lawyer pushed for probation citing his clean record, but prosecutors demanded a harsher sentence. The judge sentenced him to five months plus three years supervised release, with mandatory drug/alcohol abstinence and a sex offense assessment. Police continue probing his alleged role in multiple home invasions, while Zboron, facing financial ruin after Maui wildfires and caring for his aging parents, expressed remorse and vowed to change. His ex-wife also wrote to the court, supporting his redemption. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e72d67020a4e7adb