Two men from Lowell with ties to the Asian Boyz gang pleaded guilty in federal court to distributing and conspiring to distribute thousands of counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine, according to an April 10 announcement by authorities.
The case highlights ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt large-scale drug trafficking operations that impact local communities. The investigation into the Asian Boyz gang began in 2021 as part of a broader strategy targeting the manufacture and distribution of methamphetamine pills in Lowell.
Owen Landry, also known as “Oski,” age 24, pleaded guilty on April 8 to multiple counts including conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. U.S. District Court Judge Allison D. Burroughs scheduled his sentencing for July 8. Zachary Hansen, age 31, pleaded guilty on March 31 to similar charges and is set for sentencing on March 31 next year.
Authorities said Landry was a member of the Asian Boyz gang while Hansen was an associate who allowed his residence in Lowell to be used as a storage and distribution center for counterfeit Adderall pills. The investigation found that both men conspired with another gang member, Sovath Yern (also known as “Stryke”), profiting from bulk sales of these pills. Law enforcement conducted surveillance during two large deals at Hansen’s residence in July and August last year, using cooperating witnesses who purchased thousands of pills under police observation.
Further transactions occurred later that year at Yern’s apartment complex in Billerica, where Landry delivered additional quantities of methamphetamine-laced pills after collecting cash payments from undercover witnesses.
United States Attorney Leah B. Foley announced the pleas along with officials from the Federal Bureau of Investigation Boston Division and local police departments. Assistant U.S. Attorney Fred M. Wyshak III is prosecuting the case.
The charges carry mandatory minimum sentences ranging from five years up to life imprisonment depending on the amount involved; final sentences will be determined by a federal judge based on statutory guidelines.
This prosecution forms part of Operation Take Back America—a nationwide Department of Justice initiative aimed at combating illegal immigration, dismantling criminal organizations, and protecting communities through coordinated efforts such as those led by Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).
Officials remind that details contained in charging documents are allegations only; any remaining defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.