Nyron Harmon, Fentanyl Trafficking, Indiana 2022

Nyron Harmon, 31, of Indianapolis, was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison on September 27, 2022 for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime. Harmon was convicted of fentanyl trafficking in the Southern District of Indiana. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana has led the prosecution of numerous individuals charged with or convicted of fentanyl trafficking.

The number of fentanyl-related overdose deaths in Indiana has been a major concern for law enforcement and public health officials. Fentanyl is a highly addictive and deadly synthetic opioid that is often mixed with other substances and sold as counterfeit pills. The Sinaloa Cartel and the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) are the primary Mexican cartels responsible for the majority of fentanyl in the United States.

The DEA and its law enforcement partners seized more than 10.2 million fentanyl pills and approximately 980 pounds of fentanyl powder during the period of May 23 through September 8, 2022. The amount of fentanyl taken off the streets nationwide during this surge is equivalent to more than 36 million lethal doses removed from the illegal drug supply. Additionally, 338 weapons were seized, including rifles, shotguns, pistols, and hand grenades.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Indiana will continue to work with law enforcement agencies to reduce the supply of deadly fentanyl and hold fentanyl traffickers accountable. The office has led the prosecution of numerous individuals charged with or convicted of fentanyl trafficking, including Nyron Harmon.

The DEA is committed to working hand-in-hand with state, local, and federal partners to bring drug cartels to justice and raise awareness about the dangers of fake pills through the ‘One Pill Can Kill’ campaign.

The Justice Department, including the DEA, is working to disrupt and dismantle the operations of violent, criminal drug cartels, remove deadly fentanyl from our communities, and save Americans’ lives.

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