McKeesport man sentenced in drug case
By JEFF STITT
jstitt@yourmvi.com
A McKeesport man was sentenced in federal court Monday to 30 months’ imprisonment and six years of supervised release on his conviction of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute a quantity of fentanyl.
U.S. District Judge Mark R. Hornak imposed the sentence on 37-year-old Michael Henry, whose conviction and sentencing come as a result of a wiretap investigation conducted by the FBI and other law enforcement partners.
During the investigation, it was learned that Henry, among other things, assisted with the procurement of fentanyl packages from China, as well as provided locations to which the fentanyl was delivered in Western Pennsylvania, U.S. Attorney Scott W. Brady said, adding that Henry’s involvement took place between September 2016 and July 2017.
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine, according to the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency. Pharmaceutical fentanyl was developed for pain management treatment in cancer cases and comes with a high risk for addiction and dependence. It can cause respiratory distress and death when taken in high doses or when combined with other substances, especially alcohol.
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