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Jabreon Deshon Mosley, a 35-year-old from Meridian, Mississippi, has been convicted of running a massive drug trafficking operation in Alabama. Mosley worked with co-conspirators from the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas to distribute counterfeit fentanyl pills. The operation involved pressing powder fentanyl and methamphetamine into pill form, which resembled prescription drugs or candy. The pills were then distributed in the Birmingham and Tuscaloosa areas, fueling addiction and devastating families.
A search warrant found Mosley in possession of over 65,000 pressed pills, two pill presses, and several dies used to create counterfeit pills. Evidence also showed that agents intercepted Mosley and his co-conspirator, Hanston Clark, discussing their operation over a court-authorized wiretap. Clark, aka ‘Hank’, pleaded guilty in December 2025 to conspiracy to possess with the intent to distribute methamphetamine and fentanyl and was sentenced to 121 months in prison.
The conviction is a result of a collaborative effort between law enforcement partners in Alabama and Mississippi. U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr. stated that the conviction sends a clear message that those who manufacture and distribute counterfeit pills laced with dangerous drugs will be held accountable. The case highlights the ongoing battle against drug trafficking in the region.
Mosley’s sentencing is pending, but the conviction marks a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking in Alabama. The case serves as a reminder of the dangers of counterfeit pills and the importance of law enforcement efforts to combat the opioid epidemic.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Alabama
- Location: AL
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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