A 35-year-old Slidell woman has pleaded guilty to buying cold medications with the knowledge that they would be used to manufacture methamphetamine, a crime that could land her in prison for up to four years.
Crystal Langdon, of Slidell, made individual purchases of over-the-counter cold medication from May through June 2015, which were then grouped together to make a batch of methamphetamine.
This ‘smurfing’ activity is a common tactic used by methamphetamine manufacturers to circumvent laws restricting the sale of pseudoephedrine, a precursor chemical found in many over-the-counter cold medications.
Langdon admitted to working with another individual to produce methamphetamine at a house on Swan Street in Slidell, and gave him the cold medications she purchased.
Acting U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the work of the Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations and the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office in investigating the case.
Langdon faces a maximum term of imprisonment of four years, a fine of up to $25,000, and 3 years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.
U.S. District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo set sentencing for June 15, 2017.
Assistant United States Attorney David Haller is in charge of the prosecution.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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