Drug Trafficking News Update

Offices of the United States Attorneys   You are subscribed to Drug Trafficking news updates. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Troy Man Pleads Guilty to Marijuana Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracies 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT Richmond man sentenced to four years in prison after being found with over 20 kilograms of cocaine 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT Sterling Hill Jr., 37, of Richmond, was sentenced today to four years in prison after being found with over 20 kilograms of cocaine. Carver Man Sentenced to More Than Two Years in Prison for Oxycodone Conspiracy 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT BOSTON – A Carver man was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for his involvement in an oxycodone conspiracy. Asylum grantee sent to prison for role in fentanyl conspiracy 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT A 24-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced for his role in a conspiracy to distribute approximately 987 grams of fentanyl powder and 4,568 fentanyl pills Final defendant in local drug conspiracy sentenced to 10 years for trafficking meth to Anchorage 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT ANCHORAGE, Alaska – An Ohio man was sentenced May 8, 2025, to 10 years in prison for trafficking multiple pounds of meth to Anchorage. Port Arthur woman sentenced to federal prison for trafficking fentanyl 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT A Port Arthur woman has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing fentanyl for distribution in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.  Georgia Man Sentenced to Serve 16+ Years in Prison for Attempting to Distribute a Large Amount of Fentanyl from Mexico 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT A Georgia man who was collaborating with a Mexico source of supply to distribute 1.7 kilograms of fentanyl in the Macon community was sentenced to serve more than 16 years in prison for his crime. Birmingham Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Gun and Drug Crimes 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT Sinaloa Cartel Leaders Charged with Narco-Terrorism, Material Support of Terrorism and Drug Trafficking 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT SAN DIEGO – An indictment unsealed today is the first in the nation to charge alleged leaders of the Sinaloa Cartel with narco-terrorism and material support of terrorism in connection with trafficking massive amounts of fenta  nyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and heroin into the United States. Man Who Supplied Illegal Drugs in Eastern Washington Sentenced to More than 16 Years in Federal Prison 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT Op Sweet Silence Defendant Pleads Guilty, Agrees to Serve 20 Years in Prison 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT A Columbus resident, arrested and prosecuted under the multi-agency law enforcement effort called Operation Sweet Silence, confessed to leading a major drug trafficking conspiracy in the community and agreed to serve 20 years in prison under a binding plea agreement with the final two co-defendants entering guilty pleas in federal court late Friday. Portland Gang Leader Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Possessing a Weapon in Prison 05/13/2025 08:00 AM EDT A known leader of Portland's 18th Street Gang was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison Friday for his leadership role in a local drug trafficking conspiracy and for possessing a weapon while in federal prison. Buffalo man pleads guilty to selling meth 05/12/2025 08:00 AM EDT U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Mario Pittman Jr., 31, of Buffalo, NY, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Richard J. Arcara to distribution of methamphetamine, which carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum 40 years, and a fine of $5,000,000.  You have received this e-mail because you have asked to be notified of changes to the Offices of the United States Attorneys website. GovDelivery is providing this service on behalf of the Executive Office for United States Attorneys, Department of Justice, 950 Pennsylvania Ave., NW · Washington, DC 20530 · 202-514-2000 and may not use your subscription information for any other purposes. Manage your Subscriptions | Department of Justice Privacy Policy  | GovDelivery Privacy Policy Follow the Offices of the United States Attorneys on Twitter: @USAttorneys