A multi-year investigation by the federal Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF) has led to the indictment of six individuals on federal drug conspiracy charges in Jackson, Mississippi.
Patrick Holiday, 38, of Jackson, is charged with one count of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine hydrochloride, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s office.
If convicted, Holiday faces a maximum sentence of 40 years in prison and a $5 million fine.
According to the indictment, the alleged conspiracy involved the possession and distribution of large quantities of cocaine hydrochloride and cocaine base, also known as ‘crack.’
The six defendants were charged with various crimes, including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession of cocaine base.
The case is scheduled for trial before U.S. District Judge Daniel P. Jordan on November 8, 2016.
The investigation involved multiple agencies, including the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
The public is reminded that an indictment is merely a charge and should not be considered evidence of guilt.
The defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The indictment highlights the ongoing struggle against drug trafficking in the region.
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Key Facts
- State: Mississippi
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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