POCATELLO, Idaho – Paul Allen, a 61-year-old man, has been accused of distributing a controlled substance in Idaho.
A federal grand jury in Pocatello indicted Allen on January 24, 2017, on three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance. The indictment alleges that Allen distributed Tramadol, a Schedule IV controlled substance, without lawful authorization on March 12, 2016, March 19, 2016, and April 2, 2016.
Tramadol is a powerful painkiller that can be highly addictive when used improperly. Distributing the substance without a valid prescription is a serious offense, punishable by up to 20 years in prison, a maximum fine of $1,000,000, and at least three years of supervised release.
The government is also seeking forfeiture of the proceeds involved in the offense. The case was investigated by the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration.
An indictment is a means of charging a person with criminal activity, but it is not evidence of guilt. Allen is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The indictment charges Allen with three counts of unlawful distribution of a controlled substance, a felony offense that carries significant penalties.
Allen’s case is a reminder of the importance of handling prescription medications responsibly and the severe consequences of distributing controlled substances without a valid prescription.
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Key Facts
- State: Idaho
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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