Victor Burnett, Cocaine Trafficking, Georgia 2015

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Drug Dealer Sentenced to 7 Years for Cocaine Trafficking

A Macon man has been sentenced to 7 years in federal prison for his role in a cocaine trafficking operation. Victor Burnett, 33, was handed down the 84-month sentence by U.S. District Court Judge Marc T. Treadwell on April 28, 2015.

Burnett pleaded guilty to the charge of possession with intent to distribute cocaine on January 21, 2015. As part of his plea, he admitted to having a cocaine supplier in Atlanta who provided him with kilogram quantities of the substance. Burnett then transported the cocaine to Macon for sale and distribution.

On July 4, 2012, surveillance officers observed Burnett as he traveled to Hartsfield International Airport in Atlanta and took delivery of 1718 grams of powder cocaine. He then transported the cocaine to Macon with the intent to distribute it. A search of the vehicle revealed over $18,000 in currency in addition to the cocaine.

“Cocaine is not a problem of the past. It continues to pollute our streets because of drug dealers like Mr. Burnett,” said U.S. Attorney Michael Moore. “We are committed to doing whatever it takes to get these drugs off the streets, even if that means that we lock up the dealers one at a time.”

The investigation into Burnett’s activities was a joint effort between the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS). Assistant United States Attorney Charles Calhoun prosecuted the case for the government.

Burnett’s arrest marked the latest in a series of crackdowns on cocaine trafficking in the region. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service has aggressively investigated cases involving the misuse of the U.S. mail system by criminals who traffic illegal contraband such as narcotics and financial proceeds.

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