Omar D. Milligan, Fentanyl Trafficking, South Carolina 2022

CHARLESTON, S.C. – A Charleston man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiring and possessing with intent to distribute 5 kilograms of fentanyl, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and being a felon in possession of ammunition.

Omar D. Milligan, 47, of Charleston, was found to be a key player in a drug trafficking organization operating in Charleston with ties to both national and international networks.

According to evidence presented in court, on March 25, 2022, Milligan received approximately 2.5 kilograms of fentanyl, which he intended to deliver to another member of the organization for further distribution into the community.

Milligan had also arranged to obtain an additional 2.5 kilograms of fentanyl once the initial shipment was delivered.

As the investigation unfolded, law enforcement discovered that Milligan was using a local apartment as a base of operations for his drug trafficking activities.

During the investigation, Milligan was observed selling both fentanyl and cocaine directly to others.

On Aug. 23, 2022, investigators executed a search warrant at the apartment and recovered a kilogram of marijuana, 6 grams of cocaine, and ammunition.

Milligan previously served time in federal prison for drug and firearm related felony offenses.

United States District Judge Richard M. Gergel sentenced Milligan to 10 years in prison, to be followed by a 10-year term of court-ordered supervision.

This case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration, Charleston Police Department, and the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Lietzow is prosecuting the case.

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