Providence Woman Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison for Trafficking Cocaine
Tuesday, June 25, 2019
A Providence woman was sentenced to five years in federal prison for trafficking cocaine, announced United States Attorney Aaron Weisman.
Laura Martinez, 25, pleaded guilty on guilty on October 15, 2018, to conspiracy with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine.
The Investigation
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTAccording to information presented to the Court, on February 17, 2017, a Rhode Island State Police trooper stopped Martinez’s vehicle after the driver failed to move out of the left lane of travel, during which the adjacent right lane was free of traffic.
The trooper ordered the vehicle towed after it was determined that both the driver and Martinez’s driver’s license had been suspended. During an inventory of the vehicle, troopers discovered numerous aftermarket modifications that had been made to the underside of the vehicle.
Further inspection revealed a false floor.
A Rhode Island State Police K9 alerted to the presence of narcotics in the area of the false floor.
A trap door allowing access to the false floor was opened. Inside, troopers discovered 5.018 kilograms of cocaine.
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