A staggering 100,000 fentanyl pills, disguised as vitamin bottles, have been seized by authorities in a major trafficking operation in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
On August 31, 2022, Bloomington police officers were investigating a report of suspected fraud at a local hotel when they encountered 38-year-old Marcus Trice of Lakewood, Washington. Trice was subsequently arrested for his suspected involvement in the financial fraud scheme.
During a search of Trice’s belongings, officers found eleven large vitamin bottles wrapped in clothing inside his suitcase, which were later discovered to be filled with over 100,000 round blue ‘M-Box’ or ‘M-30’ fentanyl pills.
Trice had flown to the Twin Cities that night from Seattle, Washington, raising suspicions about his intentions.
This massive fentanyl trafficking operation has sent shockwaves through the community, with authorities working tirelessly to combat the growing threat of fentanyl-related crimes.
On January 25, 2024, Trice pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, a serious crime that carries severe penalties.
U.S. District Court Judge Michael J. Davis handed down a 72-month prison sentence, followed by five years of supervised release, to Trice for his role in the fentanyl trafficking operation.
The case is the result of a joint investigation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bloomington Police Department, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Allen A. Slaughter handling the prosecution.
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Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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