Massachusetts Man Sentenced to 3 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine in the Seacoast Area

CONCORD - A Massachusetts man was sentenced today in federal court for drug trafficking in New Hampshire, U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young announces.

Carlos Alejandro Chevalier Santos, 23, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Samantha Elliott to 36 months in federal prison and 3 years of supervised release. In June 2024, Chevalier Santos pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute and two counts of distributing controlled substances. Charges are still pending against Santos' four co-conspirators, Jose Luis Guerrero Nunez, Eddy Mendez Carmona, Juan Carlos De Los Santos Romero, and Luis Guerrero Cabral.

"Methamphetamine and fentanyl destroy lives and fuel violence in our communities," said U.S. Attorney Jane E. Young. "Law enforcement in New Hampshire will continue to be relentless in the pursuit to identify individuals participating in drug trafficking at every layer of the supply chain."

"DEA stands committed to keeping highly addictive drugs like methamphetamine and fentanyl off the streets of New Hampshire," said Acting DEA Special Agent in Charge Stephen Belleau, Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Field Division. "Today's sentence not only holds Mr. Chevalier Santos accountable for his crimes but serves as a warning to those traffickers who are contributing to the drug crisis in America. This investigation demonstrates the strength of collaborative law enforcement efforts and our strong partnership with the U.S. Attorney's Office."

Santos was part of a Methuen-based drug trafficking organization that was distributing significant quantities of fentanyl and methamphetamine in the Seacoast area. Santos was identified as a "runner," or a person who makes drug deliveries on behalf of the organization. In early 2024, Santos made at least two deliveries of controlled substances to undercover law enforcement officers, including the delivery of a pound of methamphetamine.

The Drug Enforcement Administration led the investigation. The Seabrook Police Department, Hampton Police Department, Portsmouth Police Department, Methuen Police Department, and the New Hampshire State Police provided valuable assistance. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Kasey Weiland and Heather Cherniske are prosecuting the case.

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