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Felony Felon Charged in Boston Fentanyl Bust
BOSTON – A repeat convicted felon has been charged in connection with a fentanyl distribution ring in Boston. Francisco Gabriel Diaz, 31, of Boston, was arraigned on one count of possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm.
According to court documents, a search of the residence where Diaz was staying on June 24, 2021, resulted in the recovery of a black Taurus G2S 9mm firearm, a 9mm magazine containing seven live 9mm rounds, a 9mm magazine containing one live 9mm round, over 40 grams of fentanyl, several plastic bags containing crack cocaine, a box of sandwich bags and a digital scale.
Diaz is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to four previous felony convictions: a May 2020 conviction for possession of cocaine base; an October 2017 conviction for possession with intent to distribute a Class B Substance; an April 2017 conviction for possession with intent to distribute a Class A Substance and Class B Substance; and a January 2014 conviction for assault with a dangerous weapon.
At the time of the search, Diaz was on federal supervised release for the May 2020 cocaine conviction. The charge of 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, at least four years and up to a lifetime of supervised release and a fine of up to $5 million.
The charge of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000. Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Boston Field Division, announced the charges.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Benjamin A. Saltzman of Mendell’s Major Crimes Unit is prosecuting the case. This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing violent crime and making neighborhoods safer for everyone.
The details contained in the criminal complaint are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime|Weapons
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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