Killa Gorilla, Synthetic Cannabinoids Trafficking, Oklahoma 2023

Killa Gorilla, Synthetic Cannabinoids Trafficking, Oklahoma 2023

U.S. Attorney Trent Shores announced that 17 law enforcement agencies will receive $2 million in seized funds from the drug operation Killa Gorilla, which targeted the sale of synthetic cannabinoids, also known as K2 or Spice.

The operation was a joint effort by federal and local law enforcement agencies, including the IRS, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and five Texas law enforcement agencies.

The $2 million was seized from profits made by the defendants from the illegal sale of synthetic cannabinoids. The funds will be distributed to 17 law enforcement agencies, including eight from Oklahoma.

U.S. Attorney Trent Shores highlighted the essential work performed by the men and women of law enforcement and thanked them for their service to the people of Oklahoma.

“It is a privilege for me and my team to work daily with these agents and officers. Law enforcement is an honorable profession. These brave men and women embody a dogged, unrelenting spirit. They face obstacles and impending danger, providing for the safety of our communities. They have my gratitude and respect,” said U.S. Attorney Trent Shores.

The law enforcement agencies receiving seized funds are:

Broken Arrow Police Department- $255,716

Cherokee Nation Marshal Service- $85,000

Claremore Police Department- $85,000

Owasso Police Department- $85,000

Rogers County Sheriff’s Office- $225,716

Sapulpa Police Department- $262,716

Tulsa Police Department- $262,716

Army National Guard- $19,893

This is an important victory for communities of the Tulsa metropolitan area. Not only were the criminals prosecuted for their crimes, but the government has seized a significant portion of their illegal proceeds through asset forfeiture,” said Kevin Caramucci, IRS Assistant Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas Field Office.

“Today serves as a great reminder to any and all drug traffickers operating in Northeastern Oklahoma. The DEA will not tolerate your actions and will work tirelessly with our state, local, federal, and tribal law enforcement counterparts to arrest you and seize your illicit funds derived from drug trafficking and/or money laundering. This case is the perfect example of the importance of joint investigations and how leveraging each other’s resources while working toward a common goal can result in tremendous success and keep the citizens of Oklahoma safer,” said John P. Scott, Assistant Special Agent in Charge, DEA Oklahoma District.

Defendant/Respondent: No valid defendant/respondent name found in the source.

Criminal Charges: Operation Killa Gorilla, synthetic cannabinoids trafficking.

City and State: Oklahoma.

Outcome: $2 million seized, distributed to 17 law enforcement agencies.

Amount Seized: $2 million.

Amount Distributed: $2 million.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndok/pr/us-attorney-trent-shores-announces-distribution-2-million-seized-operation-killa