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Abdelhak Drug Empire Crumbles: 13 Charged in Mass Arrests
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Thirteen people have been charged and arrested for their roles in a New York City-based drug trafficking ring, with federal agents seizing nearly 500 kilos of cocaine.
The operation, led by the DEA, FBI, and NYSP, resulted in the seizure of over 480 kilos of cocaine, fentanyl pills, other drugs and paraphernalia, a firearm and more than $1 million in cash. Law enforcement also made arrests in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
The investigation, which spanned 18 months, saw law enforcement seize over 240 kilos of cocaine, 185 pounds of methamphetamine, and almost 700 pounds of marijuana. The searches and arrests on June 12 were the culmination of this effort.
“Using an all-hands-on-deck approach, we have smashed a sophisticated, New York City-based drug trafficking organization that was pumping poison into our Upstate New York communities,” said United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III. “This case demonstrates the federal government’s commitment to taking back our communities from the criminal organizations that have proliferated in recent years thanks to weak state laws and even weaker state legislators from New York City.”
The defendants, who were charged with conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, include:
Samer Abdelhak, aka “Semi,” age 35, of Fresh Meadows, New York;
Leon Chen, aka “Don Eladio,” 29, of Long Island City, New York;
Michael Harper, aka “Miz,” 38, of Corning, New York;
Anthony Medina, aka “Tank” and “Fatboy,” 28, of Painted Post, New York;
Broslloyd Campbell, 42, of Hewlett, New York;
Anthony Dixon Jr., 41, of Jackson, New Jersey;
Chaquill Foster, aka “Lo,” of Brooklyn, New York;
Others charged include:
Michael Brown, 34, of Brooklyn, New York;
Joshua Harris, 32, of Queens, New York;
David Lee, 38, of Jersey City, New Jersey;
Christopher Mitchell, 30, of Buffalo, New York;
Justin Robinson, 25, of Queens, New York;
Michael Rodriguez, 35, of Brooklyn, New York;
Carlos Sanchez, 28, of Bronx, New York;
Devin Slaughter, 29, of Queens, New York;
and Kael Williams, 31, of Brooklyn, New York.
“This network’s reach was expansive – moving drugs from California to sell in communities within the Capital Region, North Country, Central New York, Western New York, and New York City,” said FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig A. Tremaroli. “But the reach of our federal task forces is deeper, and these 13 individuals learned the hard way that the FBI, together with our law enforcement partners, will not stand idly by while criminals pedal drugs on our streets.”
The DEA, FBI, and NYSP are committed to dismantling the remaining pieces of this network and bringing those responsible to justice.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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