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Miguel Cintron, 38, and Darrius Gustafson, 22, both of Tampa, have been convicted of distributing fentanyl that killed a University of South Florida student. The deadly transaction went down in Tampa, where the two men, along with David Chudhabuddhi and Marquis Trant, peddled the lethal narcotic. The student’s death didn’t stop them – they kept selling to undercover deputies and detectives with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
On April 10, 2024, law enforcement finally caught up with the group, arresting all four and raiding Cintron’s residence. The search turned up over seven kilograms of cocaine, fentanyl, and more than $200,000 in cash. Chudhabuddhi and Trant have already pleaded guilty and are set to be sentenced on June 18, 2026.
Cintron and Gustafson now face a minimum of 20 years to life in federal prison for their role in the student’s death. The case was investigated by a multi-agency task force, including the University of South Florida Police Department, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The conviction is a major win for law enforcement in the battle against fentanyl distribution in Tampa. As the city struggles to combat the opioid epidemic, cases like this highlight the deadly consequences of the drug trade and the importance of holding dealers accountable.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Florida
- Location: US
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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