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Staten Island-Based International Narcotics Trafficker Sentenced to Prison
Adolfo LaCola, a Staten Island-based international narcotics trafficker and money launderer, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for his participation in a narcotics distribution conspiracy and money laundering.
LaCola pleaded guilty to the charges in September 2020 and was sentenced by United States Chief District Court Judge Margo K. Brodie in federal court in Brooklyn on [date].
The investigation arose out of a long-term investigation by the DEA and IRS-CI of local narcotics trafficking and distribution in New York City. Between April 2018 and December 2018, LaCola conspired with others to import kilograms of cocaine from Mexico into the United States.
LaCola offered his services as a large-scale cocaine distributor in Staten Island and as a money launderer for narcotics traffickers. He arranged for a cooperating individual to try a 100-gram sample of his cocaine, after which he attempted to negotiate a deal for regular shipments of multi-kilogram loads of cocaine.
“The defendant aspired to be a one-stop-shop for cocaine trafficking and money laundering, but thanks to the outstanding work of our law enforcement partners, LaCola’s next stop will be federal prison,” stated Acting U.S. Attorney Mark J. Lesko.
LaCola’s arrest and sentencing demonstrate the investigative efforts of New York City law enforcement and their dedication to stop the threat that narcotics trafficking poses to public safety.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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