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Scott Robinson, a 51-year-old from Pace, Florida, has been sentenced to 20 months in federal prison for selling adulterated animal drugs online. From 2022 to 2025, Robinson advertised and sold the animal drug toltrazuril to customers across the United States via his website, despite knowing it was deemed an adulterated new animal drug by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The sales were made without complying with FDA regulations regarding production, labeling, and sale, putting public safety at risk.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted multiple purchases of items labeled and advertised as toltrazuril from Robinson’s website, which were then tested by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and confirmed to contain toltrazuril. The FBI’s investigative work, along with the FDA, dismantled Robinson’s scheme and led to his guilty plea on two counts of Drug Adulteration.
U.S. Attorney John P. Heekin and FBI Assistant Director in Charge James C. Barnacle, Jr. emphasized the seriousness of the crime, stating that complying with federal laws is not optional and that the distribution of adulterated animal medications poses a significant public safety risk. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Christopher C. Patterson and Ward Narramore.
Robinson’s sentence reflects the severity of his actions, and the case serves as a warning to those who would profit from the sale of counterfeit or contaminated drugs. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Florida remains committed to investigating and holding accountable individuals who violate federal laws and put public safety at risk.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Florida
- Location: US
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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