BOSTON — Thirteen people, 10 of whom are from Lynn and Peabody, were arrested on Tuesday in a major North Shore opioid trafficking bust, where authorities seized nearly 2.5 kilograms of heroin/fentanyl, 1,900 pills and $415,000 in cash.
The investigation, which was a large-scale joint effort among federal, state and local law enforcement, also resulted in the seizure of an additional 95 grams of fentanyl and 1,100 pills, according to the Attorney General’s office.
“Heroin, fentanyl and oxycodone continue to cause hundreds of deadly overdoses across our state each year,” said Attorney General Maura Healey in a statement. “My office is committed to working with our partners in law enforcement to disrupt the trafficking networks that distribute these drugs onto our streets and into our communities.”
Arrested were:
Frantz Adolphe, 23, of Lynn, who was charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws and oxycodone trafficking more than 100 grams. Bail was set at $500,000 cash.
Richard Grullon-Santos, 25, of Lynn, who was charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws and fentanyl trafficking more than 10 grams. Bail was set at $500,000 cash.
Gregory Inuyama, 27, of Lynn, who was charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws and Class B drug possession with intent to distribute. Bail was set at $60,000 cash.
Jose Luque Jr., 25, of Lynn, was charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws. Bail was set at $2,500 cash.
Nelson Mora, 25, of Lynn, who was charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws, trafficking oxycodone, 36 grams or more but less than 100 grams and trafficking fentanyl. Bail was set at $500,000 cash.
Erin Driscoll, 32, of Peabody, was charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws. Bail was set at $7,000 cash.
Lymbel Guerrero, 28, of Peabody, was charged with heroin trafficking more than 200 grams, cocaine trafficking more than 36 grams and oxycodone trafficking more than 18 grams. Bail was set at $500,000 cash.
Aggeliki Iliopoulos, 27, of Peabody, was charged with heroin trafficking more than 200 grams, cocaine trafficking more than 36 grams and oxycodone trafficking more than 18 grams. Bail was set at $500,000 cash.
Anthony Lavacca, 28, of Peabody, was charged with marijuana possession with intent to distribute. Bail was set at $50,000 cash.
Randy Suarez, 30, of Peabody, was charged with heroin trafficking more than 200 grams and oxycodone possession with intent to distribute. Bail was set at $500,000.
Jason Desantis, 24, of Malden, was charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws. Bail was set at $5,000 cash.
Rajner Llanaj, 29, of Salem, was charged with conspiracy to violate drug laws. Bail was set at $10,000 cash.
Erick Delrosario, 26, of Kearny, N.J., was also arrested in connection with the investigation with undisclosed charges.
The arrests are the result of an extensive investigation involving Healey’s Enterprise, Major and Cyber Crime Division, Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team, and the AG’s office, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and the Lynn, Beverly, Danvers, and Peabody Police departments.
“The Lynn Police Department will continue to work with other agencies to bring an end to the opioid epidemic,” said Lynn Police Lt. Michael Kmiec in a statement.
Peabody Police Lt. William J. Cook said in a statement: “We appreciate the team effort of the Massachusetts State Police and our local law enforcement partners working together to slow the flow of opiates in the North Shore area. These combined efforts will assist us in dealing with our current crisis in opiate-related overdoses. Our shared resources and information assists us in combating this problem.”
“The DEA in New England is committed to investigating and bringing to justice those who illicitly distribute oxycodone,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge Brian D. Boyle. “Opiate abuse is a major problem in Massachusetts and throughout New England.
“The diversion of prescription painkillers, in this case oxycodone, contributes to the widespread abuse of opiates, is the gateway to fentanyl and heroin addiction, and is devastating our communities. DEA and our law enforcement partners are dedicated to stopping this abuse. This investigation demonstrates the strength of collaborative law enforcement efforts in Massachusetts and our strong partnership with Attorney General Maura Healey’s office.”
The investigation is ongoing.