By Trend News Line 2024-06-27 18:22:50.
Man from Bronx Admits to Trafficking Fentanyl in Worcester Area
A Bronx man, Jose Luis Lopez Genao, has pleaded guilty to the distribution of and possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl in the Worcester area. The 32-year-old man admitted to travelling from New York to Worcester to deliver approximately one kilogram of the deadly drug.
Arrest and Charges
Genao was arrested in December 2022 after delivering the fentanyl to a government witness. This arrest came after authorities identified him and other individuals as receiving large shipments of fentanyl from outside the United States and distributing it in the Springfield and New England areas. The charge he pleaded guilty to carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison, along with supervised release and a hefty fine.
Sentencing Details
Sentencing for Genao has been scheduled for September 23, 2024, by U.S. District Court Judge Mark G. Mastroianni. The severity of his crime will be taken into consideration during the sentencing process, which will be based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and relevant statutes.
Law Enforcement Cooperation
Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy and Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Jodi Cohen, announced Genao’s guilty plea. They acknowledged the cooperation and assistance provided by various law enforcement agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations in New England, Massachusetts State Police, and several local police departments and sheriff’s offices.
Organized Crime Task Force
Genao’s case is part of the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Strike Force Initiative, which aims to disrupt and dismantle major drug trafficking operations. The task force involves collaboration between different law enforcement agencies to target high-level criminal organizations that pose a threat to the United States.
Additional Information
Assistant U.S. Attorney Neil L. Desroches of the Springfield Branch Unit is prosecuting Genao’s case. The involvement of multiple agencies in the investigation and arrest of Genao highlights the dedication of law enforcement to combatting drug trafficking and keeping communities safe.
By pleading guilty to the distribution of fentanyl, Jose Luis Lopez Genao has taken responsibility for his actions and now faces the consequences of his criminal activities. His sentencing in September 2024 will determine the punishment he will receive for his role in trafficking drugs in the Worcester area..
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