A Washington D.C. man has been convicted of large-scale drug trafficking after a jury found him guilty of multiple counts.
According to the investigation, Thorne was a major heroin supplier and was found to have more than 44 kilograms of heroin laced with fentanyl, 55 pounds of marijuana, five firearms, and significant drug paraphernalia in his Maryland business and D.C. residence.
The seizure is one of the largest seizures of heroin in D.C. history.
Thorne was found guilty of conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute marijuana, and a firearms charge.
He faces up to life imprisonment and will be sentenced on July 8, 2022, by the Honorable Chief Judge Beryl A. Howell.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI’s Safe Streets Task Force, the ATF, and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD).
U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves commended the work of those who investigated the case, saying ‘This case demonstrates our resolve to protect our community from the dual threats of illegal guns and drugs.’
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Key Facts
- State: Washington DC
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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