A Massachusetts man has been sentenced to a decade in federal prison for selling counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine.
Shavon Gurley, 29, of Taunton, also known as “Soo Soo,” received the sentence from U.S. District Court Judge Myong J. Joun. He will also serve five years of supervised release following his prison term.
Gurley was identified as being involved in trafficking fentanyl and methamphetamine in connection with a Brockton-based drug trafficking organization. As part of the investigation, undercover law enforcement officers communicated with Gurley about purchasing methamphetamine pills.
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On August 5th, 2024, Gurley sold 6,000 counterfeit Adderall pills containing methamphetamine, weighing over a kilogram, to an undercover officer. During the transaction, Gurley discussed his drug operation, boasting about selling kilograms of fentanyl and his aspirations for significant profits.
A search of Gurley’s residence and vehicle uncovered a loaded firearm, drug paraphernalia, and approximately 10,000 counterfeit Adderall pills. Gurley also had posters with captions that read, “I Only Fear the Feds” and “Rats Don’t Make it To Heaven.”
Gurley has a lengthy criminal history, including a 2012 conviction for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, for which he served time in state prison.
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United States Attorney Joshua S. Levy and Jodi Cohen, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Boston Division, announced the sentencing. The Taunton Police Department provided valuable assistance in the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Philip A. Mallard prosecuted the case.
This case highlights the dangers of counterfeit pills and the ongoing efforts to combat drug trafficking. The substantial sentence imposed on Gurley underscores the seriousness of his crimes and the commitment of law enforcement to protect the community from the distribution of dangerous drugs.
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