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A major drug trafficking operation in Louisville, Kentucky has been dismantled, with seven individuals indicted for conspiring to distribute large quantities of cocaine and methamphetamine. The suspects, including Michael Morris, Lajuan Sanders, James Moorman, Wayne Allen, Miriam Thompson-Morris, Gary Ross, and Jeffery Roberson, were charged following a lengthy investigation by the Louisville Homeland Security Task Force. The indictments were handed down on July 22, 2026, in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
According to the indictment, the seven individuals conspired to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing cocaine from April 13, 2026, through July 22, 2026. James Moorman also faces charges for possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, as well as possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine.
Moorman’s prior convictions, including trafficking in a controlled substance cocaine in 1990 and illegal possession in 1995, have also come into play. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the DEA, ATF, FBI, IRS, Homeland Security Investigations, and the Louisville Metro Police Department.
The arrests and indictments are a significant blow to drug trafficking in the area, with law enforcement officials commending the teamwork and dedication that led to the takedown. The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Kentucky.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Kentucky
- Location: KY
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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