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Felix Herrera Garcia, Husband of Daycare Operator, Sentenced to 45 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking
In a shocking case of fentanyl trafficking, Felix Herrera Garcia, the husband of a daycare operator, has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for his role in the deadly operation. The charges include fentanyl trafficking, with specific details revealing that Garcia operated a fentanyl trafficking enterprise out of a daycare in the Bronx, New York.
According to the official report, Garcia, 35, of the Bronx, New York, was sentenced to 45 years in prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release. The exact date of the sentencing was not specified, but the crime date is September 15, 2023.
On that fateful day, four children under the age of three at the daycare, Divino Niño Daycare, experienced the effects of poisoning from exposure to fentanyl. Three of the children were hospitalized, while the fourth, a 22-month-old boy, tragically passed away.
The investigation, a joint effort between the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the New York City Police Department (NYPD), and other law enforcement agencies, revealed that Garcia and his co-conspirators maintained over 11 kilograms of fentanyl and heroin in secret compartments at the daycare. The discovery was a wake-up call for the community, highlighting the severity of the fentanyl epidemic and its devastating impact on American lives.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams praised the outstanding investigative work of the DEA, NYPD, and other agencies involved in the case. The OCDETF New York Strike Force, a permanent multi-agency task force, played a crucial role in disrupting and dismantling Garcia’s fentanyl trafficking operation.
Felix Herrera Garcia’s case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of fentanyl trafficking and the need for law enforcement agencies to work together to combat this deadly epidemic. The sentence handed down to Garcia is a significant victory in the fight against fentanyl trafficking, and it sends a strong message to those involved in such activities.
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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