A grand jury in Buffalo, New York indicted Frank Vacanti, a 41-year-old Grand Island man, for his involvement in a large-scale marijuana operation.
According to documents obtained by the Grimy Times, Vacanti pleaded guilty to maintaining a drug involved premises before U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. If convicted, Vacanti could face a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $500,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua A. Violanti stated that between 2016 and June 29, 2020, Vacanti worked with others, including co-defendant Robert Fiels, to sell marijuana. On June 29, 2020, investigators executed a search warrant at Vacanti’s East River Road residence seizing marijuana; THC and cannabis oil; THC edibles, gummies and cartridges; packaging material; ketamine; vape cartridges; approximately $2,000.00 in cash; five shotguns; and hundreds of shotgun shells.
Robert Fiels was previously convicted and is awaiting sentencing. The investigation was led by Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Scarpino, and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Michael Filicetti.
The plea is the result of an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo, under the direction of Acting Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Scarpino, and the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff Michael Filicetti.
Sentencing is scheduled for August 22, 2022, before Judge Vilardo.
Defendant: Frank Vacanti
Criminal Charge: Maintaining a Drug Involved Premises
City and State: Buffalo, New York
Date: June 29, 2020
Sentence: 20 years in prison and a fine of $500,000
Dollar Amount: $2,000.00
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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