A Baltimore man has been sentenced to 12 years in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, authorities confirmed on Wednesday, reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to Fox news.
According to his guilty plea, 31-year-old Tyon Bailey of Baltimore led a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that supplied large quantities of fentanyl throughout the city. Undercover investigators purchased 100 grams of fentanyl from the group on several occasions, including December 7 and 21, 2023, and January 18, 2024.
On February 12, 2024, Bailey visited an auto repair shop to meet a co-defendant. When law enforcement attempted to approach them, he fled, discarding a lunchbox containing fentanyl. At the scene, investigators recovered 250 grams of fentanyl, 100 grams of cocaine, as well as cash and jewelry linked to Bailey. A Glock 23 loaded with 23 rounds was also found in a vehicle connected to the suspects.
That same day, officers executed search warrants at several DTO-related locations, seizing four additional firearms and more than 60 rounds of ammunition. Bailey was subsequently arrested on drug and firearm charges.
Authorities said that even while in custody, Bailey continued to direct his DTO, instructing his co-defendant to carry out operations. While awaiting trial, he allegedly contacted the undercover investigator in an attempt to resume fentanyl distribution.
Further search warrants executed on October 3 led to the discovery of about $110,000 in cash, 500 grams of fentanyl, a firearm, ammunition, a kilo press, a digital scale, and a money counter. In total, law enforcement seized more than a kilogram of fentanyl, six firearms, roughly $150,000 in cash, and jewelry valued at around $300,000.
Earlier we wrote that Baltimore crime drops under Mayor Brandon Scott amid National Guard considerations.
