Providence Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Selling Fentanyl-Laced Pills: Feds

PROVIDENCE, RI — A Providence man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for selling fentanyl-laced pills, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

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Carlos Molina, 35, had pleaded guilty in August to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, the U.S. Attorney's Office said in a media release.

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"According to court documents, law enforcement executed a court-authorized search of Molina’s residence in November 2022, where investigators seized 1,503 fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills weighing a total of 170.6 grams, and a mixture of powder containing fentanyl weighing 411.75 grams," the release said.

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"The investigation further revealed that, while under surveillance by (Drug Enforcement Administration) agents and members of the DEA Drug Task Force, Molina made multiple sales of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills to another individual," according to the release. "A total of 2,416 pills were seized immediately following the transactions.

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