Two Men, Fentanyl Trafficking, North Carolina 2024
CHARLOTTE, N.C.
Two men have been sentenced to prison for their roles in distributing fentanyl that resulted in a victim's death, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.
In January 2024, the two men were sentenced to prison for distributing fentanyl that resulted in a victim's death. The U.S. Attorney's Office conducted a training in Charlotte for law enforcement agencies, on the investigation and prosecution of fatal and near-fatal overdose cases, as part of a broader effort to combat the opioid epidemic.
The training, which is the first of its kind for the district, provided law enforcement with the tools and knowledge they need to thoroughly investigate overdose cases, so those responsible for distributing lethal substances are held accountable in a court of law.
The U.S. Attorney's Office's Drug and Violent Crime Unit gave participants a comprehensive review of the legal tools that can be utilized to investigate and prosecute overdose cases, including applicable federal and state statutes, investigative avenues and resources, the challenges and complexities associated with the investigation of these cases, and tried-and-true methods to enhance investigative methods to ensure a successful outcome.
The audience consisted of investigators representing 17 federal, state, local, and Tribal law enforcement agencies throughout the Western District. A portion of the training analyzed the successful prosecution of recent fatal and near-fatal overdose cases prosecuted by federal prosecutors in Charlotte and Asheville.
Additional trainings will be scheduled in the later part of the year. Law enforcement interested in participating in future training sessions may contact the U.S. Attorney's Office's Law Enforcement Coordinator at 704-344-6222.
Key Facts
- State: North Carolina
- Category: Drug Trafficking
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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