Bronx Drug Lord Who Used Family as Collateral Sentenced to 14 Years

Bronx Drug Lord Who Used Family as Collateral Sentenced to 14 Years
Jose Mercedes Sr. DEA
Holly Kellum
Holly Kellum
Washington Correspondent
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Prosecutors in New York City have secured a conviction for a drug kingpin from the Bronx who used his family as collateral in drug deals.

Jose “Hippie” Mercedes will serve 14 years in state prison followed by five years post release supervision for possessing over 150 pounds of heroin, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Authorities say that was just the “tip of the iceberg.”

Holly Kellum
Holly Kellum
Washington Correspondent
Holly Kellum is a Washington correspondent for NTD. She has worked for NTD on and off since 2012.
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