Alexander Aguasvivas-Pena, a 32-year-old citizen of the Dominican Republic who is unlawfully present in the United States, pleaded guilty on Apr. 20 to one count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance, according to Acting United States Attorney Erin Creegan.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement agencies to address drug trafficking activities in New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire enhances community well-being by enforcing federal laws and safeguarding residents, according to the official website.
Court documents show that law enforcement began investigating a drug-trafficking organization in late 2023 that was responsible for moving multiple kilograms of methamphetamine across state lines. The charging statute allows for a sentence ranging from at least ten years up to life in federal prison, along with at least five years of supervised release and a maximum fine of $10 million. Sentencing is scheduled for August 11, 2026 before U.S. District Court Judge Joseph N. Laplante.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation Major Offender Task Force led the investigation with support from several agencies including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Strafford County Sheriff’s Office, and Boston Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Yasir Sadat is prosecuting the case.
This prosecution falls under the Homeland Security Task Force initiative established by Executive Order 14159, which aims to eliminate criminal cartels and transnational organizations operating within or outside U.S borders. According to its official website, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire functions under direction from the United States Attorney General and handles prosecutions of federal crimes as well as civil cases involving government interests.
The office serves New Hampshire through representation in federal court proceedings and builds alliances with various law enforcement entities and community members according to its official website. It operates as a federal law enforcement entity based in Concord, handling both prosecution duties and managing civil litigation related matters such as defending lawsuits against the United States or collecting debts owed by individuals or entities.
