VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – One of the leaders behind a major drug trafficking operation in Volusia County has been sentenced to 30 years in prison and ordered to pay a $1 million fine, authorities confirmed this week.
Details of the Case
The convicted ringleader, Allen Messer, 59, headed a trafficking ring responsible for distributing b, heroin, methamphetamine, and cocaine across the county. His conviction comes after a five-day trial during which he was found guilty of multiple charges, including:
- Conspiracy to traffic in methamphetamine
- Trafficking in methamphetamine
- Unlawful use of a two-way communications device to facilitate the commission of a felony
- Conspiracy to traffic in fentanyl
- Conducting unlawful financial transactions
- Solicitation to deliver fentanyl
- Solicitation to deliver cocaine
Operation Wild ‘N Out
The sentencing concludes the investigation dubbed “Operation Wild ‘N Out,” which successfully dismantled the drug trafficking network last year, leading to 38 arrests. During the operation, deputies seized significant amounts of illegal substances, including over 19 pounds of methamphetamine, 69 grams of cocaine, and 75 grams of fentanyl hidden in a baby diaper.
Impact and Community Safety
According to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, the 36 defendants charged in connection with the operation have received a combined total of over 220 years in prison.
According to ClickOrlando, authorities emphasized that the sentences reflect their ongoing commitment to tackling large-scale drug trafficking and ensuring public safety across the county.
Moving Forward
The sheriff’s office continues to encourage residents to report suspicious activity and cooperate with law enforcement efforts to prevent similar criminal networks from forming.
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