A Detroit, Michigan man was sentenced on Mar. 23 for his involvement in a drug trafficking operation that distributed methamphetamine and fentanyl in Harrison County, West Virginia, U.S. Attorney Matthew L. Harvey announced.
Malik Rashard Fikes, also known as “Face,” received a sentence of 78 months in federal prison for supplying drugs as part of the conspiracy that operated out of a residence in Shinnston, West Virginia. Following his prison term, Fikes will be subject to three years of supervised release.
The prosecution was led by Assistant U.S. Attorney Andrew Cogar on behalf of the government. The Greater Harrison Drug Task Force, which is funded through the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) program, conducted the investigation into this case.
Fentanyl has been designated by President Donald Trump as a weapon of mass destruction due to its extreme lethality and potential threat to public safety even in small amounts. This case falls under Operation Take Back America, an initiative aimed at eliminating cartels and transnational criminal organizations while protecting communities from violent crime and illegal immigration.
Chief U.S. District Judge Thomas S. Kleeh presided over the sentencing.
