Joshua S. Levy, U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts
A Cambodian man residing in Lowell, Massachusetts, has been sentenced for trafficking methamphetamine pills and fentanyl. Sary Rath, aged 39, received a sentence of 135 months in prison from U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV, followed by five years of supervised release. Rath is expected to face deportation after serving his sentence.
In October 2024, Rath admitted guilt to charges related to the distribution and possession with intent to distribute significant quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl. Authorities targeted Rath as part of an investigation into the Asian Boyz gang's drug activities, focusing on disrupting the distribution of counterfeit Adderall pills affecting Greater Lowell communities.
On November 11, 2021, Rath was recorded selling over 2,000 fake Adderall pills for $4,000. These pills were confirmed by investigators to contain methamphetamine and caffeine and resembled authentic Adderall tablets closely.
Rath also facilitated a fentanyl transaction with co-defendant Anel Reyes, associated with the Asian Boyz gang. In December 2021, undercover agents posed as music industry professionals interested in collaborating with Rath's "Money Affiliated" brand for rap music production while seeking sources for cocaine and fentanyl. On December 20, 2021, a meeting at Rath's Chelmsford studio resulted in a sale of approximately 400 grams of fentanyl for $8,000. For his role in brokering this deal, Rath received $800.
Reyes pleaded guilty in May 2024 and awaits sentencing on February 27, 2025.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley; Jodi Cohen from the FBI's Boston Division; and Superintendent Greg Hudon from the Lowell Police Department. The case received support from various law enforcement agencies across Massachusetts.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), aimed at reducing violent crime through collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and community organizations. Additionally, it is connected to an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) operation that seeks to dismantle high-level criminal networks threatening national security using a coordinated approach among multiple agencies.
Further details about OCDETF can be found at https://www.justice.gov/OCDETF.
