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A massive fentanyl and crack trafficking conspiracy has been dismantled in Charleston, West Virginia, with two men pleading guilty to their roles in the operation. Antonio Andre Smith, 50, and Jerry Lucilo Grass, 41, both of Charleston, admitted to distributing the deadly drugs between September 2025 and April 2026. The conspiracy involved multiple co-conspirators and the distribution of large quantities of fentanyl and crack in the Charleston area.
According to court documents, Smith and Grass worked together to acquire and distribute fentanyl to customers in the area. Grass even contacted a co-conspirator to request an ounce of fentanyl for a customer and another quantity for his personal use. The two men are among eight individuals indicted in the federal investigation into fentanyl trafficking in Charleston.
Smith faces a mandatory minimum of 10 years and up to life in prison, as well as a fine of up to $10 million. Grass faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1 million. Both men are scheduled to be sentenced on November 19, 2026.
The guilty pleas are a significant blow to the fentanyl trafficking operation in Charleston, and law enforcement officials are likely to continue their crackdown on the deadly trade. The investigation and prosecution of Smith and Grass are a testament to the ongoing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in West Virginia and across the country.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: West Virginia
- Location: WV
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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