Westwego Man Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans announced that MOHAMMED FATTY, age 28, of Westwego, pled guilty yesterday to one count of conspiracy to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, in violation of Title 21, United States Code, Sections 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), and 846.
According court documents, FATTY transported approximately one kilogram of heroin between Georgia and the New Orleans area over two occasions.Â
If convicted, FATTY faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of ten years, a maximum term of imprisonment of life, a fine of up to $10,000,000, at least five years supervised release after imprisonment, and a mandatory $100 special assessment.
U.S. Attorney Evans praised the work of the United States Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations in investigating this matter. Assistant United States Attorney Jonathan L. Shih is in charge of the prosecution.
Department of Justice
Office of the U.S. Attorney
Eastern District of Louisiana
Source: Justice.gov