Drug conspiracy leader gets 17 years in federal prison | Crime

CONCORD — A former Roxbury, Mass., man who used multiple names received a 17-year sentence in federal prison for his part in a drug trafficking conspiracy.

The man known as Juan Garcia, Alejandro Villar Dume and Alberto German Gomez took part in a conspiracy to sell fentanyl, heroin and cocaine, federel prosecutors said.

The FBI had received information the man was distributing drugs in Nashua and during that investigation he and associates sold fentanyl in Lawrence, Mass., to individuals who were cooperating with law enforcement according to court documents.

Judge Paul Barbadoro said the man obstructed justice by claiming to be from Puerto Rico when he was actually from the Dominican Republic.

“Mr. Garcia will now finally pay the price for peddling deadly drugs that can have unpredictable effects on unsuspecting users,” said Joseph R. Bonavolonta, special agent in charge of the FBI Boston Division in a statement.

“The FBI New Hampshire Safe Streets Gang Task Force will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to identify and disrupt violent criminals like Mr. Garcia who are engaged in drug trafficking activities that endanger the safety of the citizens in our state.”

The FBI New Hampshire Safe Streets Gang Task Force is comprised of the FBI, the New Hampshire State Police, New Hampshire Probation and Parole, and the police departments of Hudson, Manchester, and Nashua.

“Those who illegally trade in fentanyl and other dangerous drugs endanger our citizens and undermine the quality of life in our state,” said U.S. Attorney Scott Murray. “When violent criminals are involved in drug trafficking, the risk to public safety is amplified. Violent criminals who sell drugs in New Hampshire should expect to be arrested, prosecuted and sentenced to long prison terms.”