Operation DodgeBall, Heroin/Fentanyl Conspiracy, North Carolina 2020

Wilmington Gang Members Face Sentencing in Multi-Year Heroin/Fentanyl Conspiracy

A multi-year heroin/fentanyl and heroin conspiracy investigation in Wilmington and New Hanover County has led to the indictment of multiple gang members. The United States Attorney's Office announced a press conference to discuss the sentencing of these defendants.

The investigation, dubbed Operation DodgeBall, revealed that the defendants were not only responsible for the sale of narcotics in Wilmington but also multiple violent acts. The Federal Bureau of Investigation's Safe Streets Task Force, consisting of FBI Special Agents, Wilmington Police Department investigators, and New Hanover County Sheriff's Office detectives, investigated this case.

The press conference will highlight the important partnerships between all levels of law enforcement in this and other investigations during the preceding year. In addition to United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr., District Attorney Ben David, and members of the FBI, ATF, ICE/HSI, Wilmington Police Department, and New Hanover County Sheriff's Office are expected to be present at this event.

Credentialed members of the media are invited to attend the press conference, which will take place on Friday, January 17, 2020, at 1:30 PM at the New Hanover County Historic Courthouse, Commissioners Assembly Room 301, located at 24 North 3rd Street, Wilmington, NC 28401.

For additional information, please e-mail Don Connelly at usance.PublicInfoOfficer@usdoj.gov. Please RSVP your intentions to attend the event.

The United States Attorney's Office has made it clear that they will continue to work tirelessly to dismantle organized crime groups and bring perpetrators to justice. This press conference is an opportunity for the community to learn more about the efforts being made to combat gang violence and narcotics trafficking in Wilmington and New Hanover County.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ednc/pr/wilmington-press-conference-time-change