New Orleans Man Indicted for Distribution of Fentanyl

NEW ORLEANS, LA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that on January 30, 2025, RICKEY SMITH (“SMITH”), age 46, was indicted for distribution of forty grams or more of fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(B).

According to court records, on or about December 17, 2024, SMITH intended to distribute forty grams or more of fentanyl within the Eastern District of Louisiana.

If convicted, SMITH faces a minimum term of imprisonment of five years up to a maximum term of forty years, a fine of up to $5,000,000.00, at least four years of supervised release following any term of imprisonment, and a $100 mandatory special assessment fee.

U.S. Attorney Evans reiterated that the indictment is merely a charge and that the guilt of the defendant must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

The case was investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration and the New Orleans Police Department. It is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Lynn E. Schiffman of the Narcotics Unit.