Four Framingham residents were arrested for allegedly operating an illegal prescription drug ring that targeted the local Portuguese-speaking community. Douglas Reis de Souza is accused of impersonating a pharmacist and distributing cards claiming extensive experience in pharmaceuticals. The suspects face serious charges, including conspiracy to distribute controlled substances. Federal prosecutors revealed that Reis de Souza imported drugs from Brazil, reportedly endangering community health for profit. Officials urge anyone affected by this operation to come forward, as the suspects face arraignment and await further legal proceedings.
Douglas Reis de Souza allegedly posed as a legitimate pharmacist, doing business as "Droga Reis" and distributing cards in Portuguese that claimed he had 22 years of experience.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley stated, "For years, these defendants allegedly exploited a community's trust to peddle black-market prescription drugs under the guise of legitimacy."
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