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Methamphetamine Trafficker Sentenced in Boston
Adrian Carlos Maldonado, a 38-year-old methamphetamine supplier from Phoenix, Arizona, and Peter Molloy, a 39-year-old distributor from South Boston, have been sentenced in federal court for their roles in a massive methamphetamine trafficking operation.
Molloy, the Boston-based distributor, pleaded guilty in June 2018 to one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, as well as one count of possession with intent to distribute the same amount of the highly addictive drug.
According to court documents, Molloy began distributing methamphetamine in January 2014, initially purchasing the drug from various sources and selling it to customers in the Boston area. However, in January 2015, he started buying the drug directly from Maldonado, who arranged for the methamphetamine to be transported from Arizona to Massachusetts.
A search of Molloy’s residence in South Boston uncovered a staggering 160 grams of methamphetamine, $75,762 in cash, and a $1,000 money order. As part of his plea agreement, Molloy agreed to forfeit the seized cash and money order, his interest in his condominium, and a 2014 Hyundai Veloster used to facilitate his drug dealing activities.
U.S. Attorney Andrew E. Lelling praised the collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, which helped bring the case to a close.
Molloy’s 32-month sentence was meted out by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Mark L. Wolf, who also ordered the defendant to serve three years of supervised release and pay a $25,000 fine. Maldonado, on the other hand, received a 10-year prison term and five years of supervised release for his role in the methamphetamine trafficking operation.
Assistant U.S. Attorney James E. Arnold of Lelling’s Narcotics and Money Laundering Unit prosecuted the case, which involved a complex web of law enforcement agencies, including the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, Suffolk County Sheriff’s Office, and several local police departments.
Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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