Adam Davis, U-47700 Trafficking, Maine 2017

Maine Man Convicted of Importing Deadly Synthetic Opioid, Possessing Firearm

Portland, Maine: In a shocking case of drug trafficking, 37-year-old Adam Davis of Rockland, Maine, has pleaded guilty to importing the synthetic opioid U-47700, also known as ‘Pink’ or ‘U4,’ from China. The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced the guilty plea in U.S. District Court, marking a significant milestone in the fight against opioid trafficking in the state.

According to court documents, on January 15, 2017, border agents intercepted a package from China containing U-47700, which was destined for Davis’ Rockland residence. A controlled delivery of the package was made on January 25, 2017, and Davis was arrested after he accepted the package. During questioning, Davis admitted to knowing that the package contained U-47700 and that he had ordered it from China.

Agents also recovered a firearm while searching Davis’ apartment, which further exacerbated his situation. As a user of a controlled substance, Davis’ possession of a firearm is a serious offense, and he now faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine.

This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of synthetic opioids and the consequences of engaging in illicit activities. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to protecting the citizens of Maine and bringing those responsible for these crimes to justice.

The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and the Maine Drug Enforcement Agency.

Defendant: Adam Davis, 37, of Rockland, Maine

Criminal Charges: Illegally importing U-47700 from China and illegally possessing a firearm while being a user of a controlled substance

City and State: Rockland, Maine

Exact Date: January 25, 2017

Sentence or Outcome: Faces up to 20 years in prison and a $1,000,000 fine

Dollar Amounts: $1,000,000 fine

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