Three individuals, including Miguel A. Figueroa-Rodríguez, a/k/a “Tote,” were arrested and charged with conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, distribution of fentanyl and cocaine, possession of machineguns in furtherance of drug trafficking activities, and other firearms-related offenses in Puerto Rico.
According to court documents, Figueroa-Rodríguez, along with José A. Torres-Narvaez, a/k/a “El Menor,” and Taishia L. Figueroa-Cruz, conspired with each other and with others to knowingly distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking offenses, as well as engaging in the business of dealing in firearms without a license. Defendant Torres-Narvaez is also charged with being a felon in possession of firearms.
On August 25, 2023, the trio sold to the FBI approximately half a kilogram of fentanyl and a fully automatic firearm. On September 22 and September 26, 2023, they sold to the FBI approximately one kilogram of cocaine and a fully automatic firearm. On October 16, 2023, they sold to the FBI approximately one eighth of a kilogram of a substance that tested positive to fentanyl, a Glock firearm, and an AR-Type Privately Made Firearm (“PMF”).
The defendants are scheduled for their initial court appearances on November 27, 2023, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Marshal D. Morgan of the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. If convicted for the conspiracy drug trafficking charges, the defendants are facing a mandatory minimum of 10 years of imprisonment with a statutory maximum penalty of life in prison. The firearms offenses in furtherance of the drug trafficking crimes carry a consecutive penalty of thirty years (machineguns) or five years (firearms) up to life imprisonment.
Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) and Chief of the Narcotics Section was not provided however the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and the United States Marshal Service are investigating the case.
Miguel A. Figueroa-Rodríguez, also known as “Tote,” is scheduled for his initial court appearance on November 27, 2023, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Puerto Rico. Figueroa-Rodríguez, along with co-defendants José A. Torres-Narvaez and Taishia L. Figueroa-Cruz, faces charges of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine, distribution of fentanyl and cocaine, possession of machineguns in furtherance of drug trafficking activities, and other firearms-related offenses.
On December 4, 2023, Miguel A. Figueroa-Rodríguez and the co-defendants were arrested. At the time of their arrest, they were in possession of approximately half of a kilogram of a substance that is presumed to be cocaine. Miguel A. Figueroa-Rodríguez is facing a mandatory minimum of 10 years of imprisonment with a statutory maximum penalty of life in prison, if convicted for the conspiracy drug trafficking charges.
Key Facts
- State: Puerto Rico
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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