A Saugus resident has admitted guilt in a federal drug trafficking case involving thousands of counterfeit pills containing methamphetamine and fentanyl. George Krabey, 47, pleaded guilty in Boston federal court to multiple charges related to the distribution and possession of large quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl.
Krabey faced two counts of conspiracy to distribute controlled substances involving at least 500 grams of methamphetamine, three counts of distributing at least 50 grams of methamphetamine, one count each for possession with intent to distribute both 500 grams or more and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, as well as one count for distributing both methamphetamine and fentanyl. U.S. District Court Judge Angel Kelley has scheduled sentencing for March 4, 2026. Krabey was indicted by a federal grand jury in July 2025.
According to prosecutors, between December 2024 and April 2025, Krabey met several times with a cooperating source and sold them thousands of counterfeit pills containing the drugs. On April 22, 2025, law enforcement stopped a vehicle in Danvers where Krabey was a passenger while en route to Salisbury to sell the source approximately 4,000 counterfeit pills. A search revealed a shoebox in the back seat holding over 5,200 pills weighing about two kilograms.
The most serious charges carry mandatory minimum sentences ranging from five years up to life imprisonment depending on the quantity involved. Fines can reach up to $10 million for some offenses. Sentencing will be determined by the judge according to federal guidelines.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley stated: “United States Attorney Leah B. Foley and Jared A. Forget, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration, New England Division made the announcement today.” The investigation received support from Massachusetts State Police as well as local police departments from Revere, Saugus, and Peabody. Assistant U.S. Attorney Samuel R. Feldman is handling prosecution duties for this case.
