Philadelphia to Raleigh Drug Pipeline Disrupted as Jerome Fiers Receives 10-Year Sentence

Jerome Fiers’s 10-year prison sentence has severely damaged a multi-state drug trafficking enterprise that runs from Philadelphia to Raleigh. Fiers, a key intermediary, oversaw transactions involving more than 300 grams of fentanyl and almost 10 kilos of cocaine. Before his ten-year sentence was announced, he entered a guilty plea on July 15, 2024.

The Eastern District of North Carolina’s U.S. Attorney, Michael F. Easley, Jr., stated that his office is committed to taking a tough stance against the flow of drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the area. He told the U.S. Department of Justice, “We are using every tool available to combat the flow of fentanyl into Eastern North Carolina.” The Raleigh Police Department and the DEA have worked together to successfully dismantle Fiers’ vast network. This bust resulted in the removal of hazardous guns from circulation in addition to significant drug seizures.

The collaboration between federal, state, and local agencies was a crucial component of this case, demonstrating the proactive efforts the government is making to break up narcotics networks. Between July 2022 and January 2023, confidential sources collaborating with the Drug Enforcement Administration conducted surveillance and made purchases. Multiple seizures were made possible by this methodical and meticulous technique, which also revealed Fiers’ organizational state.

An important turning point in the operation was the arrest of co-defendant Desmond Boyd on December 8, 2022, which solidified the supply chain’s reach. Court filings state that Boyd was found in possession of an AR-15 rifle with a defaced serial number, more than 10 kg of cocaine, and $7,591. According to authorities, Boyd would regularly drive from places in Pennsylvania to deliver drugs straight to Fiers in Raleigh.

U.S. District Judge Louise W. Flanagan rendered a decision, and Michael F. Easley, Jr. announced Fiers’ sentencing. The DEA and Raleigh Police Department worked together to lead the investigation, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kelly Sandling was in charge of the prosecution. For the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF), which are dedicated to eliminating elite drug traffickers and criminal groups that pose a threat to the United States, the operation is a cherry on top.

Those who are interested in learning more about the indictment and the case processes can look up Case No. 5:23-CR-00053-FL on PACER or view relevant court papers and material on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina website.

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