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Heroin Trafficking Bust Lands New Brunswick Man in Hot Water
CAMDEN, N.J. – A brazen heroin deal gone wrong has landed a 33-year-old Middlesex County man in the crosshairs of federal authorities. Eduard Avila Rivas, of New Brunswick, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to possession of heroin with intent to distribute after a sting operation turned up nearly three kilograms of the deadly drug.
According to court documents, Rivas traveled to Clarksboro, New Jersey, on February 10, 2020, to meet with an associate for a heroin sale. Following his arrival, law enforcement officers searched his vehicle and seized the stash, which was packaged for sale.
The heroin trafficking count to which Rivas pleaded guilty carries a minimum of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life in prison, and a maximum fine of $10 million. Sentencing is scheduled for December 22, 2021.
Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig credits the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), Atlantic City Office, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Jason J. Molina, and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Acting Prosecutor Cary Shill, and the Gloucester County High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) with the investigation that led to Rivas’ guilty plea.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Gabriel J. Vidoni of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in Camden.
Rivas’ case is a stark reminder of the heroin epidemic gripping New Jersey, with many residents falling prey to the deadly opioid. As the Grimy Times continues to expose the dark underbelly of heroin trafficking, we remain committed to shedding light on the devastating consequences of this scourge.
The investigation and subsequent guilty plea are a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies working to dismantle the heroin trade in our state.
Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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