Dominican man found guilty of distributing fentanyl in Massachusetts

Ángel Martínez, a Dominican national, has pleaded guilty in federal court in Massachusetts to charges of possession and distribution of cocaine and fentanyl. The conviction follows his illegal re-entry into the United States after having been previously deported in 2023.

The case, prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts, highlights ongoing federal efforts to combat the distribution of illicit synthetic opioids. Martínez remains in custody awaiting sentencing for his role in the drug trafficking operation.