BOSTON – Aderito Patrick Amado, the ringleader of a South Shore-based drug trafficking ring, has been convicted by a federal jury for distributing fentanyl, fentanyl analogue, and cocaine in Quincy and Weymouth.
The 34-year-old from Brockton and Quincy was found guilty on June 21, 2024, of multiple counts including possession with intent to distribute large quantities of the deadly drugs. Sentencing is set for October 8, 2024.
Amado’s arrest in September 2022 followed a federal indictment along with three co-defendants. The investigation revealed his stash house in Weymouth was essentially a drug manufacturing facility, with over 10 kilograms of fentanyl and extensive paraphernalia.
‘This case is emblematic of the fentanyl crisis facing our communities,’ said Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy. ‘Mr. Amado will now pay for his role in distributing poison on the streets of Massachusetts.’
Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, praised the efforts of the Metro Boston Gang Task Force in dismantling the drug ring. ‘Today’s conviction is a win for our communities as we work to free them from the clutches of violent drug traffickers,’ she said.
Quincy Police Chief Mark Kennedy echoed the sentiment. ‘Taking this individual off the streets undoubtedly saved lives in our community,’ he stated.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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