Anchorage, Alaska – A California man has been sentenced to federal prison for his role in a drug trafficking conspiracy.
Charles M. Ferris, 61, of Sacramento, California, was sentenced to 48 months in prison for his role in a drug conspiracy.
The charges arose from a joint investigation including the Drug Enforcement Administration, Port of Seattle Police, and the Juneau Police Department-Drug Metro Unit, which were investigating the importation of oxycodone into Juneau, Alaska.
In July 2010, Ferris and others conspired to import oxycodone from Sacramento, California, to Juneau, Alaska. On July 4, 2010, Ferris sent a drug courier carrying over 500 80mg oxycodone pills to Juneau on a commercial airline.
Prior to imposing sentence, Judge Timothy M. Burgess emphasized the seriousness of the offense and the need to deter the defendant and others as reasons for imposing the 48-month prison sentence.
U.S. Attorney Karen L. Loeffler commended the Drug Enforcement Administration, Port of Seattle Police, and the Juneau Police Department-Drug Metro Unit for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Ferris.
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Key Facts
- State: Alaska
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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