Marcus Holder, Methamphetamine Trafficking, Massachusetts 2025

BOSTON – In a shocking turn of events, Marcus Holder, a/k/a ‘Heartless,’ 30, of Saugus, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to federal drug offenses involving methamphetamine-laced pills.

Holder was found to be a member of the Asian Boyz gang and participated in an extensive trafficking network with other gang members and associates.

The gang had access to a plentiful supply of homemade methamphetamine pills marketed as the pharmaceutical product, Adderall. These pills were similar in shape, size, and appearance to genuine Adderall. Chemical testing confirmed that the pills were not actually Adderall but rather a dangerous compound of methamphetamine and caffeine.

On two separate dates in September and October 2022, Holder delivered 1,000 ‘Adderall’ pills to fellow Asian Boyz gang member, Bill Phim, a/k/a ‘Bonez,’ for resale to an undercover officer.

According to court documents, the charge of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine provides for a sentence of no less than five years and up to 40 years in prison, at least four years and up to life of supervised release, and a fine of up to $5 million.

U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley; Ted E. Docks, Special Agent in Charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Boston Division; and Superintendent Gregory C. Hudon of the Lowell Police Department made the announcement.

Holder's sentencing is scheduled for Dec. 11, 2025.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program aimed at reducing gun violence and other violent crime, and making our neighborhoods safer for everyone.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/saugus-man-convicted-trafficking-methamphetamine