Ian Alexander Bowline, Drug Conspiracy, Oklahoma 2015

In a major blow to Oklahoma’s underground drug trade, Ian Alexander Bowline, a 29-year-old resident of Welling, was sentenced to 108 months in prison for his role in a vast drug conspiracy.

Bowline was found guilty by a federal jury in March 2015, and was subsequently sentenced to 108 months imprisonment, followed by 36 months of supervised release for Drug Conspiracy and Interstate Travel or Transportation in Aid of Racketeering Enterprises.

The court also ordered Bowline to pay a money judgment of $236,700.00, representing the value of the Oxycodone pills he caused to be diverted through his illegal activities.

According to evidence presented at trial, Bowline led an organization that obtained Oxycodone by using false prescriptions manufactured by him and distributed to other coconspirators. The false prescriptions were presented to pharmacies in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Missouri, resulting in the diversion of approximately 28,000 Oxycodone pills.

The investigation, led by the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and coordinated by the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) of the Eastern District of Oklahoma, uncovered a complex web of deceit and corruption that spanned multiple states.

Bowline’s sentence is a testament to the tireless efforts of law enforcement agencies in Oklahoma and beyond, who worked tirelessly to bring this case to justice. As a result of this investigation, Bowline will now face the consequences of his actions and serve his time in a federal prison.

The case is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of drug trafficking on our communities, and the importance of continued vigilance and cooperation between law enforcement agencies to combat this threat.

The Honorable James H. Payne, District Judge in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, presided over the hearing. The defendant will remain in the custody of the United States Marshal Service pending transportation to the designated federal prison at which he will serve his non-parolable sentence.

Assistant United States Attorney Shannon Henson represented the United States.

The case serves as a warning to those involved in the illicit drug trade: law enforcement is vigilant, and justice will be served.

Bowline’s conviction is a significant victory in the fight against drug trafficking, and we will continue to work tirelessly to protect our communities from this scourge.

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