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Two Minneapolis Men Sentenced for Trafficking Narcotics
ST. PAUL, Minn. – In a recent crackdown on narcotics trafficking, two Minneapolis men have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine.
Cortez Ananias Williams, 24, and his co-defendant and cousin, Savontray Orlando Dwayne Collins, 23, were at the center of the case. According to court documents, the duo began trafficking controlled substances between California and Minnesota as early as January 2023.
On February 13, 2024, law enforcement intercepted Collins and Williams on I-35 near the Minnesota-Iowa border with 4.4 kilograms of ‘M30’ fentanyl pills and nearly one kilogram of cocaine.
Williams pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine on June 28, 2023. He was subsequently sentenced on December 14, 2023, to 135 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell.
Collins pleaded guilty on October 4, 2023, to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and cocaine. He was sentenced yesterday to 120 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release by Judge Blackwell.
The investigation into the duo’s activities was a collaborative effort between the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Minnesota State Patrol, and the Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Ruth Shnider prosecuted the case.
Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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