A leader of a Boston gang was sentenced to 40 years in prison for drug trafficking charges, involving fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, and firearms.
The investigation, which began in 2020, uncovered Armani Minier-Tejeda, 24, as a high-ranking member of a Boston street gang. He and his co-conspirators trafficked drugs from Massachusetts into Maine, including more than 10 kilograms each of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
Additionally, Minier-Tejeda had been involved in six shootings, possessed multiple machine gun conversion devices (“selector switches”), and amassed over 40 firearms for use by members of the gang TRG, for which he was involved.
What penalties can be expected from these charges?
The penalties for each case can vary depending on many factors, such as the nature of the crime committed and the number of prior offenses. For many Schedule II drugs such as cocaine, fentanyl, and methamphetamine, (depending on quantity possessed and prior offenses) charges can range between sentencing of between 10 years to life in prison, with fines as high as twenty million dollars for individuals.
Do You Need a Boston Drug Trafficking & Drug Distribution Lawyer, or a Lawyer for Weapons and Firearms Crimes Defense?
At Dhar Law, LLP, our defense attorneys in Boston have decades of experience representing clients who face a wide array of criminal charges related to drug possession, distribution, and manufacturing. If you have been arrested or even questioned in an investigation, it is important to contact our offices as soon as possible for a free consultation.
If you are charged with drug possession, drug trafficking, or possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to traffic, our experienced drug defense team will help clarify the issues you face, identify the elements required to prosecute, and present a strong defense in court.
If you become aware of a drug trafficking investigation, or you are arrested on drug trafficking charges, or if you want to find out what your options and legal rights are, please contact our offices or text us today at 617-880-6155 for a free consultation.
