A Lowell man, Darasy Chhim, also known as "Mystickal" and "Rizzus," was arrested on January 10, 2025. He was found in a residence in Lowell and identified as a suspect wanted for his involvement in an alleged drug trafficking conspiracy. Chhim, aged 39, faces charges of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute various drugs including heroin, cocaine base, fentanyl, MDMA, cocaine, and methamphetamine.

Chhim was initially charged by indictment along with 14 others in June 2021 but managed to evade capture until his recent arrest. Court documents allege that Chhim was part of the One Family Clique street gang. From February 2019 to June 2021, it is claimed that he and his co-defendants conspired to distribute drugs across Massachusetts and other states like Virginia and California. The gang is also accused of engaging in firearm trafficking, money laundering, violence against rival gangs, and other criminal activities.

The charges against Chhim could lead to a sentence of up to 20 years in prison. He may also face supervised release ranging from three years to life and a fine up to $1 million. Additionally, there is potential forfeiture of assets related to the alleged drug distribution offense. Sentencing will be determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.

The announcement of Chhim's arrest was made by U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy; Jodi Cohen from the FBI's Boston Division; Superintendent Greg Hudon of the Lowell Police Department; Thomas Demeo from the IRS Criminal Investigation Boston Field Office; Ketty Larco-Ward from the U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Boston Division; and Stephen Belleau from the DEA New England Field Division. The Massachusetts State Police and Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office provided assistance.

Assistant U.S. Attorneys Timothy Moran and Fred M. Wyshak III are prosecuting this case as part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation aimed at dismantling high-level criminal organizations threatening the United States.

The allegations detailed in the charging documents remain accusations until proven beyond reasonable doubt in court.