In a shocking turn of events, Rohan Chopra, 22, of Amherst, NY, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, MDMA, also known as “Molly,” in a case that has left law enforcement officials stunned.
According to court documents, Chopra conspired with co-defendants Connor Dempsey and Joel Jacob to store various controlled substances at 365 Campus Drive in Buffalo, an apartment rented by Dempsey and Jacob. Chopra was also allowed to sell drugs out of the apartment.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Patricia Astorga stated that the defendant instructed Dempsey and Jacob not to sign for packages and to deny that they were expecting a package to avoid liability. On August 17, 2016, Jacob signed for a parcel addressed to him during a controlled delivery by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. The package, which Chopra ordered over the internet using bitcoins, was sent from Munchen, Germany and contained over 180 grams of MDMA.
During a search of the apartment, officers recovered quantities of marijuana, LSD, cocaine, THC, Xanax, and ketamine. They also found a digital scale, baggies, empty capsules, other drug paraphernalia, and another mail parcel addressed to Chopra.
The plea is the result of an investigation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Homeland Security investigations, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge James C. Spero; and the United States Postal Inspection Service, under the direction of Inspector-in-Charge Shelly Binkowski of the Boston Division.
Sentencing is scheduled for December 12, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. before Judge Wolford. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.
Defendant/Respondent: Rohan Chopra
Criminal Charges: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, MDMA
City and State: Buffalo, New York
Exact Date: August 17, 2016
Sentence or Outcome: Pleaded guilty, sentencing scheduled for December 12, 2017
Dollar Amounts: $1,000,000 fine
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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