A Bluffton food truck operator has been arrested on federal charges in a drug trafficking investigation.
Isaac Jimenez-Nava faces one count of conspiracy and three counts of trafficking a controlled substance on allegations he sold cocaine, heroin and fentanyl beginning in at least 2019, according to a federal indictment.
Jimenez-Nava, also known as “Miga” and “Primo,” trafficked at least 500 grams of cocaine, 100 grams of heroin and 40 grams of fentanyl, a powerful and deadly opioid, the indictment states.
Sandy Clark, a codefendant, is also charged with conspiracy to traffic a controlled substance as part of the indictment.
Isaac Jimenez-Nava. Provided/CCSO.
Jimenez-Nava’s defense attorney, Scott Bischoff, declined to comment on the record about the case. Clark’s attorney, Mark Calhoun, did not respond to a request for comment.
Jimenez-Nava, 30, is the owner of Maiz Taqueria, a taco-truck business known for its fresh tortillas. He told The Post and Courier in a story earlier this year he started the food truck last year after spending 10 years working for a Hilton Head restaurant.
Maiz Taqueria posted a message on Facebook on Nov. 18, the same day as Jimenez-Nava’s arrest, saying that the business’ two taco trucks would be closed until further notice.
Charleston Chef B.J. Dennis said on Dec. 2 he was shocked to hear about Jimenez-Nava’s arrest. He said he had worked at business events with Jimenez-Nava when he worked in Hilton Head, but they were not close.
Jimenez-Nava remained jailed on Dec. 2 at the Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center. A bond hearing was canceled on Nov. 29, court records state.
Clark, 43, was arrested on Nov. 30 and released on a $25,000 unsecured bond, according to court records.
Both men have entered not guilty pleas to the charges.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Derek Shoemake said he could not comment on the case.
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