Angel Aybar Carmona, Fentanyl Trafficking, Massachusetts 2021

BOSTON – A brazen fentanyl trafficking operation has been dismantled in the Bay State, with one suspect taking a plea deal. Angel Aybar Carmona, 26, pleaded guilty to one count of distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl.

According to court documents, Carmona provided a sample of fentanyl along with his phone number to an undercover law enforcement officer in December 2020. In subsequent text message conversations with Carmona, the undercover officer arranged to purchase 120 grams of fentanyl inside a store in Lawrence. After completing the sale, Carmona was arrested.

Carmona was indicted on January 5, 2021. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for January 12, 2022. The charge of distribution and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl provides for a sentence of at least five years and up to 40 years in prison, a least four years of supervised release and a fine of up to $5 million.

Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division made the announcement. Valuable assistance was provided by the Lawrence Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen Hassink of Mendell’s Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit is prosecuting the case.

Carmona’s guilty plea is a significant blow to the fentanyl trafficking operation, which has plagued the region. The investigation and subsequent arrest are a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement officials.

The impact of fentanyl trafficking on our communities cannot be overstated. The opioid epidemic has claimed countless lives, and it is imperative that we continue to work tirelessly to dismantle these operations and bring perpetrators to justice.

Carmona’s sentencing is scheduled for January 12, 2022. He faces up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine. The case is a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of fentanyl trafficking and the importance of continued efforts to combat this crisis.

Defendant Information:

Defendant Name: Angel Aybar Carmona

Criminal Charges: Distribution of and possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl

City and State: Boston, Massachusetts

Date of Arrest: December 2020

Sentence or Outcome: Up to 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine

Dollar Amounts: $5 million

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