An Abington man has pleaded guilty to a scheme involving the distribution of oxycodone pills, the U.S. Attorney's Office announced. Kenneth Veiga, 32, faced the music in federal court in Boston yesterday for his role in an oxycodone trafficking operation that spanned several months in 2022 and 2023.
Veiga who was indicted by a federal grand jury in August 2023, confessed to one count of conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute oxycodone pills. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper set his sentencing for July 18, 2024. The investigations led to the interception of communications revealing that, Veiga along with others were part of an oxycodone drug trafficking organization, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
The search of Veiga's previous home in July 2023 resulted in authorities discovering oxycodone pills, a 9 mm pistol, ammunition and fentanyl pills. Another search at his current residence turned up approximately $58,000 in cash alongside more oxycodone pills. The charge he pleaded guilty to carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, and at least three years of supervised release, potentially lasting a lifetime.
Acting United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy highlighted the multi-agency effort behind the apprehension of Veiga, underscoring the cooperation between federal and local law enforcement authorities. Several agencies including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Massachusetts State Police and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, played pivotal roles in the operation. The bust was part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) initiative aimed at disbanding high-level criminal organizations that pose a threat to public safety.
The prosecution is being handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney John T. Mulcahy of the Narcotics & Money Laundering Unit. It's important to remember that, the details contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the remaining defendants in the case are presumed innocent unless — and until — proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
