New Orleans Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Distribution

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – United States Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that CARLOS GUILLEN (“GUILLEN”), age 38, a resident of New Orleans, was sentenced on April 25, 2024, after previously pleading guilty to distribution of Fentanyl, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(B) and 841(b)(1)(C).

Chief United States District Judge Nannette Jolivette Brown sentenced GUILLEN to serve 30 months in prison, to be followed by three (3) years of supervised release. Chief Judge Brown also imposed a mandatory special assessment fee of $100.00.

The U.S. Attorney’s Office would like to acknowledge the work of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives on this investigation. The prosecution of this case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Maria M. Carboni of the Financial Crimes Unit.