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An area resident who was recognized as a significant player in a cocaine trafficking scheme that used the postal service to move drugs from Puerto Rico to Rhode Island has been given an eight and a half year jail term. The US representative made the announcement.
Cocaine Conspiracy Unveiled: Lugo’s Undercover Operations
William Lugo, 32, said in court that he accepted packages from December 2017 to July 2020 that each contained at least one kilogram of cocaine. Bluetooth speakers and wine racks were frequently used as cover.
Lugo acknowledged regular contact with suspected drug traffickers in Puerto Rico and Rhode Island using social media applications, organizing drug delivery. Each accepted or recovered parcel was accompanied with a $200 incentive.
A search warrant was out on July 14, 2020, turned up new information. Inspectors from the US Postal Service and members of the task force found wine racks, Bluetooth speakers, and a ghost gun with ammo. It was also discovered that Lugo used his phones for conspiratorial communication.
On May 1, 2023, Lugo entered a plea of guilty to charges relating to an illegal use of the US mail, possession of outlawed ammunition, and a conspiracy to distribute cocaine.
102 months in federal prison and three years of supervised release were the terms of Judge William E. Smith’s sentencing for Lugo in the United States District Court.
Lugo was already on state probation when he was taken into custody by federal police in July 2020, having been found guilty in 2015 of carrying a pistol without a licence.
This case demonstrates how dedicated law enforcement is to preventing drug-related crimes and defending communities. In order to ensure public safety and reduce the effects of drug trafficking, cooperation among numerous authorities is essential. Examples include task forces, the judicial system, and inspectors from the postal service.