Massachusetts man pleads guilty to fentanyl distribution charges

A 29-year-old man from Lawrence, Massachusetts, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl. Hamet Badia delivered fentanyl powder and oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl to an undercover agent in June 2022. Badia used an Uber to transport the drugs, which were part of a larger operation involving a co-defendant. He delivered a total of 466.7 grams of fentanyl during the conspiracy. He faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for June 30. Badia may also receive at least three years of supervised release and a fine of up to $1 million.