A Manchester woman, Maria Camacho, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison, along with three years of supervised release, for her involvement in a drug trafficking operation distributing fentanyl and cocaine in New Hampshire. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire made the announcement today.
Camacho, 44, pleaded guilty in May 2024 to one count of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. U.S. District Court Judge Samantha Elliott imposed the sentence following her guilty plea.
According to the department, Camacho sold approximately 10 grams of fentanyl on two separate occasions: September 13 and October 6, 2022. In both cases, she met the customer at a prearranged location in Manchester, picked them up in her car, and completed the drug exchange for cash.
On November 8, 2022, Camacho’s car was stopped for a traffic violation, leading to a search that uncovered a hidden compartment containing approximately 280 grams of fentanyl, 68 grams of crack cocaine, 24 grams of powder cocaine, and $5,610 in cash. Most of the drugs were packaged in plastic bags for distribution.
The case highlights the ongoing dangers of fentanyl distribution, which is fueling an opioid crisis. Acting DEA Special Agent in Charge Stephen Belleau emphasized the agency’s commitment to pursuing drug dealers who contribute to this public health crisis, stating, “Every time we take drugs like fentanyl and cocaine off the streets, lives are saved.”
