With the comprehensive use of novel high technology electronic surveillance and conventional police work, AG Reilly's investigation focused on the dealers at the highest levels of the organizations, as well as their distribution networks. Sanders allegedly supplied other dealers further down the distribution network. Sanders also allegedly distributes cocaine with an alleged partner, James Hayes of Everett. The investigation revealed that the pair allegedly bought cocaine in multi-kilogram quantities. This investigation is ongoing.
All defendants are innocent until proven guilty.
Assistant Attorney General William Bloomer, Chief of AG Reilly's Special Investigations and Narcotics Division, and Assistant Attorneys General Eileen O'Brien and Karen Wells, also of the Special Investigations Division, are handling the case. The case was investigated by State Police assigned to AG Reilly's Criminal Bureau, including Detective Lt. For pictures from the press conference, click here .