Crime & Safety

Westchester Man, 22, Accused of International Drug Smuggling

Federal authorities said Moshe used fake bank accounts and names set up multiple post office boxes to allegedly receive the chemicals.

Pelham resident Daren Lee Moshe, 22, was arrested Friday in connection with his alleged involvement in smuggling ingredients into the United States for the purpose of making the drug “Molly,” according to News 12 Westchester.

Federal authorities said Moshe used fake bank accounts and names set up multiple post office boxes in Westchester County to smuggle the chemicals into, including one in White Plains at a UPS store.

News 12 Westchester reports that Moshe is believed to have received more than 50 packages that contained alpha-PVP, which is used to make the drug.

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