A man from the Dominican Republic has admitted his involvement in a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed fentanyl and cocaine in Manchester, New Hampshire, according to an announcement from United States Attorney Erin Creegan.
Raynerson Marcos De La Paz Matos, 29, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. Sentencing is scheduled for December 2, 2025 before U.S. District Court Judge Landya McCafferty.
Court documents show that law enforcement officials made multiple purchases of fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine from the organization operating in Manchester. These transactions led to the seizure of over 350 grams of fentanyl, more than 40 grams of cocaine, and more than 25 grams of crack cocaine. On September 11, 2024, searches were conducted at two residences on Cilley Road and Dubuque Street in Manchester. The search on Cilley Road resulted in the discovery of more than 1,600 grams of fentanyl, over 480 grams of cocaine, and $4,675 in drug proceeds. The Dubuque Street search uncovered $54,370 in cash and jewelry valued at about $161,675.
The offense carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years up to life imprisonment. It also includes at least five years of supervised release and a maximum fine of $10 million. Sentencing will be determined by a federal judge following U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
The Drug Enforcement Administration and the Manchester Police Department led the investigation into this case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cesar A. Vega is prosecuting.
“This effort is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).”
