BOSTON – In a brazen attempt to receive 24 kilograms of cocaine intended for distribution, a Boston man is now facing the consequences. Eddy Javier Guerrero, 32, was sentenced to five years in prison followed by four years of supervised release.
Guerrero’s downfall began in June 2022 in El Paso, Texas, where a confidential source received 23.9 kilograms of cocaine from a Mexican drug-trafficking organization. The source was instructed to transport the cocaine to Massachusetts, but law enforcement intercepted the shipment and replaced it with ‘sham’ cocaine.
On July 1, 2022, Guerrero arrived in Boston to receive the cocaine delivery, providing an envelope containing $15,100 in exchange. He was immediately taken into custody by law enforcement.
The operation was a joint effort by the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division, with assistance from the Boston Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Samuel R. Feldman of the Narcotics & Money Laundering Unit prosecuted the case.
Guerrero pleaded guilty in January 2023 to one count of attempt to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. His sentence reflects the severity of his crime, and serves as a warning to those involved in cocaine trafficking.
As Guerrero begins his five-year prison term, the community can breathe a sigh of relief. The interception of 24 kilograms of cocaine is a significant blow to those involved in the illicit trade.
U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs handed down the sentence, emphasizing the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. The sentence serves as a reminder that those involved in cocaine trafficking will face severe consequences.
In a statement, Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy commended the law enforcement agencies involved in the operation. ‘This case demonstrates the tireless efforts of law enforcement to disrupt and dismantle organized crime networks,’ he said.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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