Feliz Aybar Admits Fentanyl Role in Deadly Trafficking Ring

CONCORD, NH – Jose Oriol Feliz Aybar, 31, of the Dominican Republic, has admitted his part in a fentanyl distribution network that stretched from Massachusetts into New Hampshire. Aybar pleaded guilty in federal court today, confirming his involvement in a conspiracy that fueled the region’s opioid epidemic. The case, pursued relentlessly by federal and local authorities, underscores the ongoing battle against deadly narcotics flooding our communities.

According to court documents, Aybar worked alongside Leudin Arismendi Lara, also known as Rolando Sierra-Oyola, to peddle fentanyl in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The pair targeted a supposed New Hampshire drug trafficker—who was, in reality, a cooperating informant—making three separate sales of the potent opioid in 2016. The investigation revealed a calculated effort to profit from the misery and addiction gripping the Granite State.

This isn’t Aybar’s first brush with justice in this case. Lara previously confessed to his role in the scheme and is currently serving a 91-month prison sentence. The lengthy sentence highlights the severity of the charges and the court’s commitment to punishing those who profit from the spread of fentanyl. Aybar now faces his own reckoning, with sentencing scheduled for September 12, 2019.

“Fentanyl trafficking continues to endanger the people of New Hampshire,” stated U.S. Attorney Scott W. Murray. “Those who choose to trade in this deadly drug have earned the undivided attention of law enforcement and will be aggressively prosecuted.” Murray’s statement serves as a stark warning to anyone involved in the illicit drug trade: the consequences will be severe.

The investigation was a multi-agency effort, bringing together the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Tactical Diversion Unit, Portsmouth, NH; the New Hampshire State Police; and local police departments from Portsmouth, Exeter, Andover, Wilmington, and Lawrence. This collaborative approach demonstrates the necessity of inter-agency cooperation in combating complex criminal enterprises. Assistant U.S. Attorney Seth Aframe is leading the prosecution.

Beyond the immediate sentencing, Aybar’s future remains uncertain. Following the completion of his prison term, he is likely to be deported back to the Dominican Republic, a common outcome for convicted foreign nationals. The case serves as a grim reminder of the international nature of the drug trade and the constant vigilance required to protect our communities from the scourge of fentanyl.