Cocaine Conspiracy Rocks Gulf Coast: Florida Cousins Sentenced to Prison in Mississippi Court.
A major blow to the flow of illicit substances has been dealt in Gulfport, Mississippi, as two Florida cousins have been sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a cocaine conspiracy.
Herman McGee, Jr., 27, and Michael Lamar Ricks, 27, cousins from Jacksonville, Florida, appeared before U.S. District Judge Sul Ozerden on October 20, 2015, to face the consequences of their actions.
The indictment against the pair alleges they conspired to possess with the intent to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine, as well as conspiracy to possess a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, charges U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis announced.
MCGEE, who faced both charges, was sentenced to 168 months in federal prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision and an $8,000 fine for his role in the cocaine conspiracy.
RICKS, on the other hand, was sentenced to 112 months in federal prison, followed by five years of post-release supervision and an $8,000 fine for his involvement in the cocaine conspiracy.
The investigation into the pair’s activities was led by the Harrison County Sheriff’s Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration, with Assistant United States Attorney Annette Williams handling the prosecution.
The sentencing of McGee and Ricks serves as a stark reminder of the dangers and consequences of engaging in illicit activities, and the strong stance taken by law enforcement agencies in Mississippi to combat drug trafficking.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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