Drug Courier Service Operator Sentenced to 150 Months in Prison

Jose Luis Tejada Aybar, the mastermind behind the Cab Louie Delivery Service, was sentenced to 150 months in prison for his role in distributing fentanyl -tainted cocaine. The lethal concoction led to the tragic overdose deaths of at least three victims. The sentencing, announced by U.S. Attorney Damian Williams , dealt a significant blow to organized crime while bringing justice for its victims.

Tejada's operation began in March 2018 and thrived until September 2021, serving customers in the Bronx and Westchester County . These customers would contact the Cab Louie Delivery Service through rotating dispatch lines to order cocaine. The service distributed over 15 kilograms during its tenure. Tejada expanded his enterprise by hiring employees, including Allen Alexis Abisada Guzman and Martin Perez. Both men were previously sentenced to 98 and 70 months respectively for their involvement.

Undeterred by deaths

The tainted drugs distributed by the service caused the 2019 deaths of Marsha Clarke, Martin Banks, and Edward Lynch. Furthermore, Clarke's husband also suffering hospitalization due to a fentanyl overdose. Despite being aware of the tragic consequences of his operation through a news article he saved on his phone, Tejada continued to run the Cab Louie Delivery Service.

Undercover operations conducted by the New York Police Department revealed continued drug trafficking activities. Tejada even personally conducted deliveries after the three deaths came to light. This sting operation eventually led to the arrest of Tejada and his accomplices.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander Li led the prosecution and U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. delivered the sentence to the 41-year-old from Miami, Florida, Jose Luis Tejada Aybar.

In addition to the 150 month prison term, Tejada will face five years of supervised release and a mandatory $100 special assessment.

The devastating consequences of Tejada's operation underscore the importance of dismantling criminal enterprises like this, and this prosecution reaffirms our unwavering commitment to combating organized crime and protecting our communities from the dangers of drug trafficking

Damian Williams – U.S. District Attorney