09-04-2025
‘Significant Hartford-area narcotics trafficker' charged on Wednesday
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A Hartford man was charged following a narcotics investigation involving the FBI, according to the U.S. Attorney's office.
Officials say 34-year-old Rafael Orlando Garcia was involved in controlled purchases of cocaine and fentanyl between February and April.
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Garcia has a prior federal conviction and is known as a 'significant Hartford-area narcotics trafficker,' according to officials.
He was charged the following:
Possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute
Distribution of fentanyl
Possession of 40 grams or more of fentanyl
Distribution of 40 grams or more of fentanyl
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