New Orleans Man Sentenced in Heroin-Trafficking Conspiracy
NEW ORLEANS – U.S. Attorney Peter G. Strasser announced yesterday that Antwine Smith, a 42-year-old man from New Orleans, was sentenced today after pleading guilty to one count of conspiring to traffic one kilogram or more of heroin in the Eastern District of Louisiana.
According to court documents, Smith was one of 12 defendants charged in a 23-count indictment on July 25, 2014. The investigation targeted a heroin trafficking organization operating in New Orleans East, which was responsible for distributing at least 15 kilograms of heroin in the area. Agents seized approximately $1,200,000 in assets, including vehicles, currency, jewelry, and real property, from members of the organization.
Smith was the last of the 12 defendants to plead guilty and receive his sentence. Other co-defendants include Larry Hardy, Ambrose Williams, Antoinette Kelly, Christopher Francis, Rodney Mack, Thomas Harrison, Vincent P. Jones, Beth Marie Nguyen, Ricky Marquette Bozeman, Michael Sorina, and Terrell Carney. Their sentences were as follows: Hardy received 90 months, Williams received 120 months, Kelly received 15 months, Francis received 240 months, Mack received 120 months, Harrison received 144 months, Jones received 180 months, Nguyen received 36 months, Bozeman received 144 months, Sorina received 120 months, and Carney received 180 months.
U.S. Attorney Strasser praised the work of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Kenner Police Department, and Border Patrol in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Brandon Long is in charge of the prosecution.
Smith was sentenced to 78 months imprisonment and 5 years supervised release by United States District Judge Carl J. Barbier.
The investigation targeted a heroin trafficking organization operating in New Orleans East, which was responsible for distributing at least 15 kilograms of heroin in the area. Agents seized approximately $1,200,000 in assets from members of the organization.
This case is a reminder of the ongoing struggle against heroin trafficking in our communities. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to bring those responsible to justice.
Smith’s crimes had a significant impact on our community, and his sentence reflects the severity of his actions. We hope that this outcome will serve as a deterrent to others who would engage in similar behavior.
Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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