NEW ORLEANS, La. – William Lang, 46, of New Orleans, has pleaded guilty to federal charges related to a large-scale drug trafficking operation. Lang admitted to conspiring to distribute and possess with intent to distribute significant quantities of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl.
According to court documents, Lang and his co-conspirators distributed multi-kilogram amounts of these drugs within the Eastern District of Louisiana.
This operation posed a significant threat to the community due to the highly addictive and dangerous nature of the substances involved.
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Lang’s guilty plea carries serious consequences. He faces a minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
Additionally, he could be fined up to $10 million and be subject to at least five years of supervised release following his prison term.
This case is part of an Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETF) investigation. OCDETF utilizes a collaborative approach, bringing together federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to target high-level drug traffickers and dismantle criminal networks.
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The investigation was led by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) in New Orleans, with assistance from various agencies, including the FBI, U.S. Border Patrol, and local law enforcement from Gretna, Kenner, Jefferson Parish, St. John’s Parish, Orleans Parish, and New Orleans.
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