Boston – A Taunton woman is facing serious federal charges after being indicted for large-scale cocaine possession. Kiyanna Ambers, 42, was accused of possessing with intent to distribute 28 grams or more of cocaine base and cocaine.
Ambers’ troubles began on June 29, 2020, when she was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine. According to the latest charges, she was found in possession of at least 28 grams of the drug, a substantial quantity that warrants serious penalties if convicted.
In addition to the drugs, investigators seized approximately $11,462 from Ambers during her arrest. This money is believed to be related to her drug activities.
The charge against Ambers provides for a minimum sentence of five years in prison and a maximum of 40 years, along with supervised release and a potential fine of up to $5 million. Sentences will be determined by a federal district court judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.
The case against Ambers was announced today by United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s New England Field Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren A. Graber is leading the prosecution.
This operation was part of a multi-agency task force through the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), which aims to dismantle major drug trafficking organizations. For more information on the OCDETF program, visit here.
As with all criminal cases, the details in the charging documents are allegations. Ambers is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime|Sex Crimes|Cybercrime|Public Corruption|Weapons|Human Trafficking|White Collar Crime|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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