Graviel Santos, Heroin Trafficking, Rhode Island 2014

Pawtucket Man Sentenced to 84 Months for Drug Trafficking

Graviel Santos, a 32-year-old Pawtucket man, has been sentenced to 84 months in federal prison for his role in a heroin trafficking and firearm scheme.

At his sentencing on Wednesday, U.S. District Court Judge Mary M. Lisi also ordered Santos to serve three years of supervised release upon completion of his prison term and to pay a fine of $1,000.

Santos pleaded guilty in April 2014 to one count each of possession of heroin with the intent to distribute, possession of crack cocaine, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

According to information presented to the court, in November 2013, members of the Pawtucket Police Special Squad completed an investigation into drug trafficking activities from an apartment where Santos and his girlfriend resided.

Detectives conducted a court-authorized search of the apartment on November 4, 2013, during which they seized nearly 25 grams of heroin, 3 grams of crack cocaine, a loaded .45 caliber handgun, and numerous items used in the packaging and distribution of illegal drugs.

The investigation and subsequent arrest were the result of a joint effort between the Pawtucket Police Department and federal law enforcement agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Pamela E. Chin.

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