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Syracuse Man Sentenced for Possession and Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
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Syracuse Man Sentenced for Possession and Intent to Distribute Fentanyl

A Syracuse man has been sentenced to prison time for his role in a fentanyl trafficking operation. Antwan Jones, age 37, was convicted of possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute.

Jones was sentenced to serve 57 months in federal prison by Senior U.S. District Judge Thomas J. McAvoy. He was also ordered to serve 3 years of post-release supervision.

The crime took place on January 20, 2020, when Jones was found to be in possession of 132 grams of fentanyl during a search of his vehicle following a traffic stop in Syracuse, New York.

The investigation into Jones’s activities was led by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Syracuse Police Department. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew Beaty and Geoffrey Brown.

Jones was found to have intended to distribute the fentanyl to others. The exact charges brought against him are possession and intent to distribute fentanyl.

Jones’s sentencing is a significant blow to those involved in the fentanyl trade. Fentanyl is a highly addictive and deadly opioid that has been linked to numerous overdoses and deaths in recent years.

The Syracuse Police Department and the ATF worked together to bring Jones to justice. Their efforts are a testament to the importance of collaboration in the fight against crime.

Antwan Jones, 37, of Syracuse, New York, was sentenced to serve 57 months in federal prison for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute. He was also ordered to serve 3 years of post-release supervision.

The case was investigated by the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) and the Syracuse Police Department, and was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Andrew Beaty and Geoffrey Brown.

This case serves as a reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and the importance of holding those responsible for its distribution accountable.