Emmanuelli Rojas-Moraza, Cocaine Trafficking, Massachusetts 2024

A Clinton man was handed down a hefty sentence for his involvement in cocaine trafficking after a multi-agency sting operation in Massachusetts.

Emmanuelli Rojas-Moraza, 40, was sentenced to 87 months in prison and four years of supervised release for his role in a cocaine conspiracy. Rojas-Moraza had previously been convicted in federal court of cocaine conspiracy, and the latest sentence stems from his possession with intent to distribute one kilogram of cocaine, as well as using a communications facility in connection with a narcotics offense.

The cocaine in question was seized by agents in January 2020, who discovered a package containing approximately one kilogram of the substance sent from Puerto Rico and addressed to Rojas-Moraza’s residence in Clinton. Following his arrest, agents conducted a search of Rojas-Moraza’s residence and recovered drug packaging tools and materials.

This is not Rojas-Moraza’s first run-in with the law regarding cocaine trafficking. In April 2019, agents seized another package containing approximately one kilogram of cocaine addressed to Rojas-Moraza.

The multi-agency investigation, which included the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Clinton Police Department, led to the conviction of Rojas-Moraza. Assistant U.S. Attorney John T. Mulcahy of the Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit prosecuted the case.

The sentencing was announced by Acting United States Attorney Nathaniel R. Mendell, Joshua McCallister, Acting Inspector in Charge of the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Division, Joseph R. Bonavolonta, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division, and Clinton Police Chief Bryan W. Coyne.

The harsh sentence handed down to Rojas-Moraza is a clear indication of the severity with which the justice system views cocaine trafficking. As the Grimy Times continues to report on the ever-evolving landscape of crime in Massachusetts, it is clear that those involved in such activities will be held accountable.

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