PITTSBURGH, PA – In a shocking turn of events, a notorious cocaine dealer has been brought to justice, with a 15-year prison sentence being handed down by United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon.
Cadee Akins Sr., 50, a resident of Pittsburgh’s Stanton Heights neighborhood, was convicted of violating federal narcotics laws. The charges against him included conspiring to possess with intent to distribute and distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 280 grams or more of cocaine base.
According to the investigation, which revealed a complex network of cocaine distribution, Akins Sr. was responsible for distributing the illicit substance to multiple individuals, who in turn distributed it to lower-level dealers and end users. The investigation, led by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, also revealed that Akins Sr. was involved in a series of traffic stops, during which law enforcement seized significant amounts of cocaine and cash.
In one notable incident, in July 2019, law enforcement stopped Akins Sr. in a rental vehicle, seizing two kilograms of cocaine. In a subsequent traffic stop in March 2020, Akins Sr. was found with approximately $50,600 in drug proceeds.
The investigation and subsequent prosecution of Akins Sr. were handled by Assistant United States Attorney Brendan J. McKenna. United States Attorney Cindy K. Chung commended the law enforcement agencies involved in the case, praising their dedication to bringing the perpetrator to justice.
Akins Sr. will serve 15 years in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release. The sentence was handed down on September 2023, marking a significant victory in the fight against cocaine trafficking in Pittsburgh.
This case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of engaging in illicit activities. We will continue to work tirelessly to identify and prosecute those who seek to profit from these crimes.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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