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Robert Dillon Sentenced to 10 Years for Fentanyl Trafficking in Nevada
A five-time convicted felon, Robert Dillon, was sentenced to 10 years in prison yesterday by U.S. District Judge Jennifer A. Dorsey for his role in a conspiracy with his brother to sell large amounts of fentanyl.
According to court documents, Robert Dillon (46) agreed with his brother Melvin Dillon and others to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance. In May 2019, Dillon possessed a .380 caliber pistol during a drug sale.
Robert Dillon pleaded guilty in July 2022 to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Melvin Dillon (49), a nine-time convicted felon, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, and was sentenced to 128 months in prison.
The case was investigated by the ATF and DEA Las Vegas District Office. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more potent than heroin. Just two milligrams of fentanyl, or the amount that could fit on the tip of a pencil, is considered a potentially lethal dose.
In 2021, a record number of Americans – 107,622 – died from a drug poisoning or overdose. Sixty-six percent of those deaths can be attributed to synthetic opioids such as fentanyl.
Robert Dillon will also serve four years of supervised release after his prison term. The investigation into the case was led by the ATF and DEA Las Vegas District Office.
Robert Dillon’s sentence serves as a reminder of the dangers of fentanyl and the consequences of engaging in drug trafficking. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Nevada
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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