“La Culebra” trafficking ring dismantled, Massachusetts man arrested, 20 Kilos of counterfeit pills, industrial pill press seized

The following is a statement from the Massachusetts Department of Justice.

BOSTON – A Lawrence man was arrested today in connection with an investigation targeting a drug manufacturing ring. Over two kilograms of suspected controlled substances and a pill press were allegedly recovered during related search warrants.

Aris Arvelo Gonzalez, 37, was charged today with one count of conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute and manufacture controlled substances. Following an initial appearance today in federal court in Boston, Gonzalez was detained pending a hearing scheduled for Nov. 25, 2025.

Massachusetts Department of Justice photo.

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