Sean Martin, Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking, Louisiana 2023

New Orleans Man Sentenced for Heroin and Fentanyl Trafficking

NEW ORLEANS, LA - On August 31, 2023, United States District Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle sentenced 56-year-old Sean Martin to 140 months imprisonment to be followed by a five-year term of supervised release.

Martin was charged with violating the Controlled Substances Act, specifically 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 841(b)(1)(C), for jointly possessing over a kilogram of heroin, over 400 grams of fentanyl, and a quantity of cocaine hydrochloride with the intent to distribute.

According to court records, Martin admitted to the charges and will serve his sentence followed by supervised release. Martin was also ordered to pay a mandatory special assessment of $100.

This case is being investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney David Haller of the Violent Crime Unit is in charge of the prosecution.

The sentencing comes after Martin's admission to the charges, and he will begin serving his sentence immediately. The exact date of his imprisonment is not specified in the release.

Martin's case serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle against heroin and fentanyl trafficking in the New Orleans area. The city has seen a significant increase in overdose deaths in recent years, and law enforcement agencies are working tirelessly to combat the issue.

The investigation into Martin's activities is ongoing, and it is unclear what other charges may be brought against him in the future. However, for now, Martin will face the consequences of his actions and serve time in prison for his role in the heroin and fentanyl trafficking ring.

Mandatory Facts:

• Defendant Name: Sean Martin
• Criminal Charges: Violating the Controlled Substances Act, specifically 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 841(b)(1)(C)
• City and State: New Orleans, LA
• Exact Date: August 31, 2023
• Sentence: 140 months imprisonment to be followed by a five-year term of supervised release
• Dollar Amounts: $100 (special assessment)

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edla/pr/new-orleans-men-sentenced-drug-trafficking-offenses