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Standish Man Gets 63 Months for Heroin, Cocaine Trafficking
A 28-year-old Standish man has been sentenced to 63 months in prison for his involvement in a heroin and cocaine trafficking operation in Maine.
Kyle Braga, of Standish, was sentenced on April 4, 2017, to 63 months in prison and three years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge D. Brock Hornby for possessing with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine, and cocaine base, commonly known as "crack."
Court records reveal that on January 20, 2016, the defendant distributed cocaine. Following this distribution, law enforcement stopped his car and seized heroin, cocaine, and crack from a magnetic box under the car.
The investigation was conducted by the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Federal Bureau of Investigation in conjunction with the Southern Maine Gang Task Force, which is comprised of agents and officers from the FBI; the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations; and the Portland, South Portland, and Lewiston Police Departments.
Acting United States Attorney Richard W. Murphy announced the sentencing. Murphy’s office has been working to combat the growing opioid epidemic in Maine.
The case serves as a reminder of the severity of penalties for those involved in the trafficking of illicit substances. Braga’s sentence is a result of his guilty plea and the evidence presented in court.
Braga’s sentence is expected to serve as a deterrent to others who would engage in similar activities. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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