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Joseph Lara, a 50-year-old New Hampshire man, has pleaded guilty to trafficking massive amounts of methamphetamine in the state. From late 2020 to February 2022, Lara conspired with California-based drug trafficker Robert Perez to purchase 30 pounds of methamphetamine, which he then shipped back to New Hampshire for distribution. Lara also pleaded guilty to a second conspiracy, this time with a Massachusetts-based organization led by Alexander Aguasvivas-Pena, from late 2023 to July 2025.
Lara’s guilty plea comes after a thorough investigation by the DEA and FBI, which uncovered his involvement in the large-scale methamphetamine trafficking operation. The investigation revealed that Lara had been working with Perez to bring methamphetamine from California to New Hampshire, and later with Aguasvivas-Pena’s organization to distribute the drug in the state.
The consequences of Lara’s actions are severe, with the charge of conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance carrying a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 10 years to life, as well as a fine of up to $10 million. Lara’s sentencing is scheduled for November 23, 2026, and he will face the possibility of a lengthy prison term.
The case is part of the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) initiative and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Jennifer C. Davis and Yasir Sadat. The investigation and prosecution of Lara’s case demonstrate the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat drug trafficking in New Hampshire and surrounding areas.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: New Hampshire
- Location: NH
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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