United States Drug Enforcement Administration

ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. District Judge G. Kendall Sharp sentenced Justin Brian (28, Orlando) yesterday to 12 years and 7 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute Methylone. He pleaded guilty on July 7, 2014. Six additional members of the drug trafficking ring previously pleaded guilty and were also sentenced yesterday for the same offense.  Dylan (21, Orlando) was sentenced to seven years and four months in federal prison. Janette (34, Orlando) was sentenced to five years and three months in federal prison. Takayuki (28, Orlando) and Nathalie (27, Orlando) each received a sentence of four years and nine months’ imprisonment.  Brian (26, Orlando) was sentenced to two years and nine months in federal prison, and Paul (42, Oviedo) was sentenced to two years and six months in federal prison.

Drug Enforcement (DEA), Miami Field Division, Acting Special Agent in Charge A.D. Wright stated, “Today’s actions should be a warning call to those who peddle these dangerous drugs to make a quick buck by preying on party-goers. The DEA remains focused on keeping our citizens safe and these dangerous drugs out of our communities.” 

According to court documents, in 2011, Smith began purchasing Methylone, a club drug often referred to as “Molly,” in bulk from a source in China. Smith would arrange for the drug packages to be shipped to him and to other co-conspirators, including Sakairi, Marmorstone, Zuanetti, Tash, and Leonard. Zuanetti, Tash, Leonard, and Stebenne then assisted Smith in distributing the drugs to other individuals. 

The investigation culminated with a controlled delivery of approximately 72 kilograms of Methylone to Tash on January 10, 2014. In addition, agents seized and administratively forfeited approximately $42,000 in cash from Smith’s residence. During the course of the investigation, agents seized a total of approximately 280 kilograms of Methylone that had been ordered by Smith and sent to him and his co-conspirators.

This case was investigated by the DEA. It was prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida.