Jesus Cabrera, also known as "Gee," has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for leading a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that distributed fentanyl in the Bronx. The sentencing was announced by Edward Y. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Cabrera had previously pleaded guilty to charges related to conspiracy to distribute fentanyl and firearms offenses. His involvement in the DTO is linked to eight overdose deaths, including that of Malik Rahman in August 2021.
Edward Y. Kim stated, “Jesus Cabrera led a drug trafficking organization that sold enormous amounts of deadly fentanyl in New York City, which led to the deaths of at least eight victims in the Bronx in 2021, and affected countless others in our community.” He further commended law enforcement agencies and prosecutors for their efforts against fentanyl traffickers.
The DTO operated from a block on 142nd Street between Brook Avenue and St. Ann’s Avenue in the Bronx from around 2019 until February 2022. The group sold glassines of fentanyl both individually and in bulk. Michael Amaya, also known as "Miz," served as Cabrera's second-in-command.
Despite knowing the risks associated with fentanyl, Cabrera continued distributing it using branded stamps like "Supreme," "Off White," and "Thriller" on glassines. This branding aimed at maintaining profits despite causing harm to users.
In August 2021, Alberto Concepcion, a co-defendant under Cabrera's supervision, sold fentanyl-laced glassines resulting in Rahman's fatal overdose. Text messages revealed communication between Cabrera and Amaya about narcotics sales involving Concepcion during this period.
Cabrera's sentence includes five years of supervised release following his prison term. Several co-defendants received sentences ranging from 10 to 16 years for their roles within the DTO.
The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Matthew J. King, Kaylan E. Lasky, and David J. Robles under the Office’s Narcotics Unit with support from various law enforcement agencies including the NYPD and DEA.