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Ohio Man Sentenced to 168 Months for Distributing Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
Austin Seymour, a 26-year-old man from Uniontown, Ohio, has been sentenced to 168 months in federal prison for his role in distributing counterfeit pharmaceuticals in the Eastern District of Texas. Seymour pleaded guilty on January 26, 2021, to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances.
According to court documents, Seymour became the primary distributor for the Gary Collin Bussell drug trafficking organization in February 2019. He was responsible for the organization’s drug stash house and distributed counterfeit pharmaceutical pills, marijuana, and THC to customers in the DFW area. Seymour also made payments to the organization’s narcotics suppliers and was found with a loaded Glock firearm, various narcotics, bulk U.S. currency, a money counter, and a drug ledger during a search of his residence.
“The Eastern District of Texas remains committed to pursuing the fight against illegal narcotics on all fronts,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. “This defendant was in the business of distributing counterfeit pharmaceutical drugs, which can often have deadly consequences for the user. These drugs are increasingly being sold in the Eastern District of Texas, and our Office is committed to leveraging all of our resources to locate and prosecute those responsible for distributing these unsafe drugs into our communities.”
“Counterfeit pharmaceutical pills like the ones Mr. Seymour and his co-conspirators distributed throughout North Texas are responsible for the destruction of countless families and lives taken too soon,” said Eduardo A. Chavez, Special Agent in Charge of DEA Dallas. “DEA Dallas will continue to partner with our communities to educate and prevent these drugs from reaching our homes and will most importantly, hold those accountable who choose to distribute and profit from this poison.”
The case was investigated by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration and the Dallas Police Department. It was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Jay Combs as part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) Strike Force Initiative.
Seymour was indicted by a federal grand jury on October 8, 2019, and charged with drug trafficking violations. His sentencing marks a significant blow to the Gary Collin Bussell drug trafficking organization and serves as a warning to those involved in the distribution of counterfeit pharmaceuticals.
The prosecution of Seymour is a testament to the dedication and hard work of law enforcement agencies in the Eastern District of Texas. It highlights the importance of collaboration and intelligence-driven operations in disrupting and dismantling major drug trafficking organizations.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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