Riley Alexander Wallace, a 31-year-old man from Wiggins, Mississippi, has been sentenced to nearly 20 years in prison for his involvement in fentanyl trafficking.

According to court documents, Wallace sold 20 fentanyl pills to an individual in Stone County on August 9, 2022. This sale led to his indictment by a federal grand jury and his subsequent guilty plea on October 27, 2023

Wallace was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance, a serious federal offense. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration warns that fentanyl is a highly potent substance, approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin.

The DEA reports that two milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal, and one kilogram of fentanyl has the potential to kill 500,000 people. To learn more about the dangers of fentanyl, visit the DEA’s website at https://www.dea.gov/resources/facts-about-fentanyl

U.S. Attorney Todd W. Gee of the Southern District of Mississippi and Special Agent in Charge Eric DeLaune of Homeland Security Investigations made the announcement. The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations and the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Erica Rose prosecuted the case, bringing Wallace to justice for his role in the fentanyl trafficking ring. Wallace’s sentence serves as a reminder of the severity of the consequences for those involved in the illicit trade of fentanyl.

The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat the growing threat of fentanyl in the United States. As the nation continues to grapple with the opioid epidemic, it is essential that individuals who engage in fentanyl trafficking are held accountable for their actions.

Riley Alexander Wallace was sentenced to 237 months in federal prison for his involvement in the fentanyl trafficking ring. His case serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of fentanyl trafficking and the importance of continued efforts to combat this deadly threat.

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