Michael Khodorkovskiy, a 44-year-old Brooklyn cocaine dealer, pleaded guilty to felony drug charges, admitting to selling large quantities of cocaine bound for buyers in the Hamptons. His operations involved undercover transactions near his home and in East Hampton. Authorities seized significant assets during his arrest, including cash, luxury items, and illegal drugs. Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney reinforced the commitment to keeping the region free from narcotics trafficking, stressing the importance of disrupting such dangerous activities before they infiltrate local communities. Khodorkovskiy faces a lengthy prison sentence upon his scheduled sentencing in May.
Michael Khodorkovskiy pleaded guilty to second-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, specifically dealing cocaine intended for buyers in the Hamptons.
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond Tierney emphasized the commitment to disrupting narcotic flows into the county, stating, "Our East End is not a dumping ground for dangerous narcotics."
During his arrest, authorities seized a half kilo of cocaine, over $38,000 in cash, and luxury assets including gold coins and a Mercedes Benz.
Khodorkovskiy's guilty plea highlights a broader effort to combat drug trafficking in upscale regions, especially focused on the Hamptons.
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