LINCOLN, NEBRASKA – Musa J. Harris, 27, of Oakland, California, is headed to federal prison after being sentenced for his role in a multi-year drug conspiracy. Acting United States Attorney Robert C. Stuart announced Harris received a 70-month (five years and ten months) sentence on May 4, 2017, for conspiring to distribute methamphetamine and heroin.
The case, built on evidence gathered by the Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force, revealed Harris was a key player in a network that pumped drugs into the region between November 2012 and April 2015. Investigators pinpointed Harris’s involvement in the fall of 2013, linking him to the distribution of at least five kilograms – eleven pounds – of methamphetamine, alongside approximately one kilogram of heroin. This wasn’t small-time dealing; this was a serious operation.
This conviction isn’t an isolated incident. Harris’s brother, Isa M. Harris, already received a hefty 140-month (11 years and eight months) sentence on March 10, 2017, for his participation in the very same conspiracy. The Harris brothers clearly operated as a team, flooding Nebraska with dangerous narcotics. Following his prison term, Musa Harris will be under supervised release for three years – a period where his movements and activities will be closely monitored.
Federal prosecutors didn’t detail the specifics of how the drugs were transported or the full scope of the network, but the quantities involved suggest a sophisticated operation. The Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force likely spent considerable resources unraveling this conspiracy, building a case strong enough to secure these lengthy prison sentences. Sources within the task force have indicated this bust will significantly disrupt the flow of these drugs into the area.
The sentencing of Musa Harris sends a clear message: those who profit from the misery of others, peddling poison into our communities, will face serious consequences. The Department of Justice continues to prioritize dismantling these drug trafficking organizations, and this case is a testament to that commitment. While 70 months is a substantial sentence, it remains to be seen if it will be enough to deter others from following in Harris’s footsteps.
The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and report on any further developments. The Lincoln/Lancaster County Drug Task Force has not yet released information regarding potential further arrests or asset forfeiture related to this ongoing investigation. This case serves as a stark reminder of the persistent drug problem plaguing communities nationwide, and the relentless efforts of law enforcement to combat it.
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Key Facts
- State: Nebraska
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Organized Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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