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Fentanyl Trafficking Case in Massachusetts: Defendant Sentenced
BOSTON – In a significant move against fentanyl distribution, a 27-year-old Bronx, New York man, Jason Jimenez, has been sentenced for his role in a conspiracy to distribute the highly addictive opioid in 2019.
The case centered around Jimenez’s involvement in a coordinated enforcement operation in the Merrimack Valley, dubbed ‘Operation Devil’s Highway.’ This operation aimed to target the distribution of opioids, including fentanyl and heroin, resulting in charges against 40 individuals for federal drug offenses and at least a dozen more facing state charges.
On July 10, 2019, Jimenez was arrested after making admissions to investigators in connection with a fentanyl transaction he facilitated using his phone. He pleaded guilty on May 4, 2021 to one count of use of a communication facility to commit a felony under the controlled substances act.
As a result of the guilty plea, Jimenez was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Rya W. Zobel to one year and one day in prison and three years of supervised release.
The investigation was led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division, with valuable assistance from the Lawrence Police Department and North Andover Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Timothy Moran and Evan Panich of Mendell’s Office prosecuted the case.
The case serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis in Massachusetts and the consequences of involvement in fentanyl distribution. It also highlights the collaborative work between law enforcement agencies to disrupt and dismantle these operations.
The exact date of the crime was July 10, 2019, and the defendant, Jason Jimenez, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison and three years of supervised release.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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