A Minneapolis man has landed a 10-year prison sentence for his role in a fentanyl distribution ring.
Andre Garner, 42, of Minneapolis, was sentenced to 120 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, announced U.S. Attorney Andrew M. Luger.
According to court documents, on January 24, 2023, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Garner’s South Minneapolis residence and recovered almost 800 grams of fentanyl in a van registered to Garner.
During their search, law enforcement also recovered over 1,000 grams of cocaine, two firearms, and $9,400 in cash. Garner admitted that he told law enforcement that anything law enforcement found was his, including the money and the van, as part of his guilty plea.
On December 18, 2023, Garner pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. He was sentenced today by Judge Jerry W. Blackwell in U.S. District Court.
This case is the result of an investigation conducted by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, Hennepin County Violent Offender Task Force, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Hillary A. Taylor and William C. Mattessich prosecuted the case.
Garner’s sentencing is a significant blow to the city’s ongoing struggle with the fentanyl epidemic. The opioid has been linked to numerous overdose deaths in the Minneapolis area.
The Grimy Times will continue to monitor this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
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Key Facts
- State: Minnesota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: Official Source ↗
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