Thirteen people have been convicted and sentenced for their roles in a gun and drug trafficking ring that brought assault-style weapons, ghost guns, cocaine, and ammunition into New York City, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday.
The final three defendants — Anthony Ortiz Vasquez, Hector Vasquez, and Kiara Rodriguez — were sentenced after pleading guilty, completing the case against all 13 defendants. The first guilty pleas were entered in February 2025.
The investigation led to the seizure of 74 firearms, including nine assault-style rifles, eight assault-style pistols, and four ghost guns. Authorities also recovered about 500 grams of cocaine, valued at $15,700, and more than 2,100 rounds of ammunition…