GRIMY TIMES – A Providence man has copped to a massive shipment of deadly fentanyl, admitting to a charge that could put him behind bars for years. Carols Molina, 35, was caught with over 1,500 fentanyl-laced pills and nearly half a kilo of the drug’s powder, officials report.
Molina, who authorities say was selling counterfeit prescription pills laced with fentanyl, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute over 400 grams of the potent substance. The search of his residence last November turned up a stash worth tens of thousands on the streets.
Under DEA surveillance, Molina had been making numerous sales, totaling 2,416 pills, before his arrest. The drugs were designed to look like legitimate prescription medications, putting countless lives at risk.
The Providence resident is now looking at a sentencing date set for December 2, 2025. A federal district judge will determine his fate after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Stacey A. Erickson is handling the prosecution of this shocking case, while the Rhode Island DEA Drug Task Force took the lead in the investigation.
Molina’s actions have once again highlighted the ongoing fentanyl crisis gripping our city and nation, a problem that demands relentless pursuit by law enforcement and zero tolerance from those who profit from it.
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Key Facts
- State: Rhode Island
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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