A man from the Dominican Republic has admitted his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and cocaine in New Hampshire. Raynerson Marcos De La Paz Matos, 29, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. Sentencing is set for December 2, 2025.
Court documents show that law enforcement made ten controlled purchases of fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine from the drug trafficking organization operating in Manchester. These actions led to the seizure of more than 350 grams of fentanyl, over 40 grams of cocaine, and more than 25 grams of crack cocaine.
On September 11, 2024, authorities searched two residences on Cilley Road and Dubuque Street in Manchester. The search at Cilley Road resulted in the discovery of over 1,600 grams of fentanyl, more than 480 grams of cocaine, and $4,675 in cash believed to be drug proceeds. At Dubuque Street, law enforcement found $54,370 in suspected drug proceeds and jewelry valued at about $161,675.
The law under which De La Paz Matos was charged carries a mandatory minimum sentence of ten years up to life imprisonment. There is also a requirement for at least five years of supervised release after prison and a maximum fine that can reach $10 million. The actual sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge according to U.S. Sentencing Guidelines.
The investigation was conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration along with the Manchester Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Cesar A. Vega is prosecuting the case.
“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).”
