WORCESTER — A Las Vegas man formerly of Northborough pleaded guilty in federal court on Thurrsday, Sept. 10, to running a scheme to distribute anabolic steroids and methamphetamine and to illegally possessing firearms, federal prosecutors said.
Mark Taslakian, 52, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute schedule III anabolic steroids, one count of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and anabolic steroids, and one count of being a felon in possession of seven firearms.
U.S. District Judge Margaret R. Guzman set sentencing for Jan. 11, 2027.
According to prosecutors, Taslakian and others ordered multi-kilogram quantities of raw steroid powder from China and synthesized it into injectable and oral products, which Taslakian marketed under a brand name he created, “Nex-Gen Pharma.” A search of his former Northborough residence turned up more than $500,000 in cash, a gold bar, jewelry, large quantities of anabolic steroids and methamphetamine, packaging materials, ledgers, and seven firearms stored in a basement safe.
The charge of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute Schedule III anabolic steroids provides for a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, at least two years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $500,000. The charge of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and anabolic steroids provides for a sentence of no less than five years up to 40 years in prison, at least four years of supervised release and a fine of up to $5million. The charge of felon in possession of a firearm provides a sentence of up to 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release and a $250,000 fine.
