Four people, including a mother and her son, were charged Wednesday for their alleged roles in a drug ring that authorities say manufactured and distributed counterfeit prescription painkillers containing fentanyl, federal prosecutors said.
Vincent Caruso, 26, and Ernest Johnson, 33, both of Salem, face multiple charges including conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess fentanyl and conspiracy to possess firearms, according to a statement from the U.S. attorney’s office in Boston.
Laurie Caruso, 51, of Lynn, and Nicole Benton, 45, of Saugus, face charges including conspiracy to manufacture and distribute fentanyl.
Laurie Caruso is Vincent Caruso’s mother, prosecutors said.
“If Ms. Caruso is indicted or if probable cause is found to support the complaint (which has not yet happened), she will enter a plea of not guilty to the charges and defend against the charges, Caruso s attorney, Tracy Miner said in an email.
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