CONCORD – Boston’s Juan Ramon Soto Baez, 55, faces over eight years behind bars for leading a massive drug trafficking operation in New Hampshire. Acting U.S. Attorney Jay McCormack revealed today that Soto Baez was sentenced to 100 months by Judge Samantha Elliott.
Soto Baez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, including cocaine and fentanyl. He was among 20 defendants charged in April 2023; 15 have been convicted so far.
‘The defendant led a major drug trafficking organization, flooding our communities with deadly narcotics,’ McCormack stated. ‘Today’s sentence ensures he can no longer fuel addiction’s devastation.’
Special Agent in Charge Ted E. Docks of the FBI’s Boston Division hailed the sentence as a removal of a career criminal from the streets, emphasizing the FBI’s dedication to halting drug trafficking.
Soto Baez’s organization operated like a business, using ‘dispatch’ lines for customers to order drugs. They were observed selling fentanyl and cocaine on 19 occasions, with evidence recovered during his arrest including $15,000 and drug ledgers.
The investigation was led by the FBI and DEA, supported by the Manchester Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Kennedy prosecuted the case. This operation is part of Operation Take Back America, a DOJ initiative to combat transnational criminal organizations and protect communities from violent crime.
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Key Facts
- State: New Hampshire
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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