U.S. Attorney Damian Williams | U.S. Department of Justice
Jesus Cabrera, also known as "Gee," has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization that distributed fentanyl in the Bronx. U.S. District Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald delivered the sentence after Cabrera pled guilty to charges of conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and related firearms offenses. Cabrera admitted that his organization's activities led to the death of Malik Rahman in August 2021 and were linked to seven other fatal overdoses.
Acting U.S. Attorney Edward Y. Kim stated, "Jesus Cabrera led a drug trafficking organization that sold enormous amounts of deadly fentanyl in New York City, which led to the deaths of at least eight victims in the Bronx in 2021, and affected countless others in our community." He added that the sentencing serves as a warning to fentanyl traffickers about severe consequences.
The drug trafficking organization operated primarily from a block on 142nd Street between Brook Avenue and St. Ann’s Avenue in the Bronx. Members sold glassines of fentanyl both wholesale and individually to users with addiction issues. Michael Amaya, known as "Miz," served as Cabrera's second-in-command, overseeing street-level dealers and other operatives.
In late 2021, the organization was distributing five to six kilograms of fentanyl monthly, generating significant profits. The group used distinctive stamps like "Supreme," "Off White," and "Thriller" on their products despite knowing their lethal potential.
Cabrera reportedly dismissed concerns about overdoses with comments such as “na man, people hating, they don’t want us making money.” In one instance, Alberto Concepcion sold Supreme-stamped glassines leading to Rahman's overdose death; both Cabrera and Amaya were involved in these transactions.
Cabrera's co-defendants have also received sentences for their roles within the organization: Amaya received 16 years; Willie Harris ("Light") got 12 years; Frankie Capellan ("Nitty") was sentenced to 10 years; Jose Figueroa ("Chelo") also received a 10-year sentence.
Edward Y. Kim praised law enforcement agencies including the NYPD and DEA for their work on this case, along with support from New York/New Jersey High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Intelligence Analysts and assistance from the Bronx District Attorney’s Office.
The prosecution was managed by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew J. King, Kaylan E. Lasky, and David J. Robles from the Narcotics Unit.
