Columbia Man Pleads Guilty to Oxycodone Conspiracy
A Columbia man has admitted to being involved in the illegal distribution of oxycodone, a powerful prescription pain medication, for more than three years. John Lanier Britt, 52, pleaded guilty in federal court in Florence to conspiracy to distribute oxycodone, a violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846.
United States District Judge Terry L. Wooten of Florence accepted the guilty plea and will impose sentence after he has reviewed the presentence report which will be prepared by the U.S. Probation Office. The maximum penalty for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone is imprisonment for 30 years and/or a fine of $2,000,000.
Evidence presented at the change of plea hearing established that Britt was involved in the illegal distribution of oxycodone for more than three years. Audio and video recordings of Britt selling oxycodone were made during the investigation. A search of Britt’s house was conducted when Britt was arrested, resulting in drugs being seized and evidence being found that Britt had sold almost 300 pills in the three days before he was arrested.
Mr. Nettles stated that the case was investigated by agents of the Drug Enforcement Administration, Diversion. Assistant United States Attorney William E. Day, II of the Columbia office is prosecuting the case.
Columbia, South Carolina – March 20, 2024. Defendant: John Lanier Britt. Crime: Conspiracy to distribute oxycodone. Charges: 21 U.S.C. § 846. The case is currently pending sentencing. United States Attorney Bill Nettles stated the maximum penalty for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone is imprisonment for 30 years and/or a fine of $2,000,000.
Contact Person: Bill Day (803) 929-3000
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Key Facts
- State: South Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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