New York City man admits to bringing cocaine to Amsterdam

A New York City man has pleaded guilty to trying to distribute cocaine in Amsterdam.

William De La Rosa, 29, admitted in U.S. District Court in Albany on Monday that he drove to a hotel on Jan. 25 to distribute one kilogram of cocaine to another person. When he arrived, law enforcement searched his vehicle and found the drug, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

De La Rosa faces at least 5 years and up to 40 years in prison when sentenced on Aug. 16. He also faces a fine of up to $5 million.