LUIS CEDILLO, Heroin Trafficking, Connecticut 2016
HEROIN KINGPIN STRIKES AGAIN: Local Man Sentenced to 7 Years for Trafficking Heroin
HARTFORD, Connecticut - LUIS CEDILLO, a 33-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for his role in a heroin trafficking ring.
According to court documents, CEDILLO was arrested on November 14, 2013, after members of the Drug Enforcement Administration's New Haven Task Force followed a white Cadillac Escalade that he was driving to a store in Wolcott. Agents observed that the vehicle had been modified to conceal a trapdoor in the rear, which contained approximately six kilograms of heroin.
Additionally, a search of a residence in Danbury connected to CEDILLO revealed a staggering $400,000 in cash. CEDILLO has been detained since his arrest.
On May 19, 2016, CEDILLO pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin.
U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny handed down the sentence, which will be followed by four years of supervised release. The case was investigated by the DEA's New Haven Task Force and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney S. Dave Vatti.
The case serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of heroin trafficking on our communities. As a society, we must remain vigilant in our efforts to combat this scourge and bring those responsible to justice.
The exact criminal charges were possession with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin. The crime occurred on November 14, 2013, in Wolcott, Connecticut.
The sentencing date was May 19, 2016. The sentence was 84 months of imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release. The defendant's real full name is LUIS CEDILLO, and the exact dollar amount involved was $400,000.
This case is a prime example of the importance of interagency cooperation in combating organized crime. The DEA's New Haven Task Force, comprising participants from various police departments and the U.S. Marshals Service, played a crucial role in bringing CEDILLO to justice.
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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